Mastering Manufacturing Training: Improving Effectiveness with Reduced Effort

A Connected Worker solution is a digital platform that links frontline workers to the information, tools and expertise they need to perform their tasks efficiently. In manufacturing training, it improves learning by offering real-time access to training materials, skills tracking, and interactive content, like videos or step-by-step guides, directly on the shop floor. This enables continuous learning and reduces downtime from formal classroom-style training.

Poka complements existing LMS platforms by offering a practical, on-the-job training interface that integrates seamlessly with corporate LMS systems. While LMS systems are excellent for formal learning, Poka focuses on delivering micro-learning experiences and job aids at the point of need, along with digital tools to manage skills and certifications at the factory level, closing the gap between training administration and real-world application.

The 70:20:10 model emphasizes that 70% of learning happens on the job, 20% through social interaction, and 10% in formal settings. Poka supports this by enabling learning in the flow of work. Employees can access micro-lessons, collaborate with peers, and receive real-time feedback while performing tasks. It reduces reliance on formal training and promotes informal learning through practical application and peer support.

Yes. Poka accelerates onboarding by providing new hires with access to critical training materials and job-specific learning paths. Instead of waiting for scheduled training sessions, new workers can begin learning immediately, using digital tools that provide on-demand, step-by-step instructions, videos, and assessments. This helps reduce time to productivity and ensures consistent training across the organization.

Poka supports multilingual content, making it easy for organizations to create and distribute training materials in multiple languages. This is particularly useful in diverse workforces where language gaps can lead to miscommunication and errors. With Poka, workers can access training in their preferred language, improving comprehension and reducing the risks associated with language barriers.

Poka offers comprehensive tools for tracking skills, certifications, and training progress. Workers can view their learning journeys, see which skills they’ve mastered, and identify gaps they need to address. Managers can assign role-based training, monitor progress, and receive automated notifications when certifications are due for renewal, ensuring compliance and up-to-date skillsets across the workforce.

By reducing reliance on traditional, time-consuming training methods like shadowing and formal classroom sessions, Poka saves time and resources. Workers can access training materials on the job, reducing downtime. Additionally, the automation of tasks like skill tracking, certifications and exam renewals streamlines the administrative side of training, leading to significant cost reductions over time.

Absolutely. Poka supports immersive training environments using technologies like Apple Vision Pro for high-risk scenarios or for onboarding new employees. Workers can engage in simulated, risk-free environments before moving to the actual shop floor, improving safety and reducing the likelihood of errors when they start real tasks. This is particularly useful for complex machinery or hazardous operations.

Poka simplifies the process of updating and distributing training content. Digital training materials, videos and job aids can be updated centrally and pushed out to the entire workforce in real-time. This ensures that all employees have access to the most current information and that outdated, paper-based training materials are eliminated from the factory floor.

Poka provides detailed analytics on training effectiveness, skills development and worker performance. Organizations can track key performance indicators such as time to productivity, error rates and worker competency improvements. This data allows businesses to measure the impact of training initiatives on overall productivity, quality and safety, giving a clear picture of training ROI.

Yes. Poka has turnkey compliance and OEM training content available. Poka customers can request this content be made available in their library of work instructions and skills. Also, Poka has generative AI capability that can automatically convert PDF SOPs into Poka-ready work instructions. PDF to Poka WI gen AI is 75% faster than before.