Furniture Industry Direly Needs Skilled Workforce
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published February 18, 2024 | 02:30 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Feb, 2024) Pakistan's furniture industry is grappling with a severe shortage of skilled woodworkers that has triggered significant delays in the timely shipment of export consignments, posing challenges to the industry's efficiency, repute and profitability.
Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq stated this while talking to a delegation of furniture manufacturers led by Faryad Ahmed Raza here Sunday.
He said, woodworking skills are fundamental in the furniture manufacturing process, from crafting intricate designs to ensuring the structural integrity of pieces. However, the demand for skilled woodworkers in Pakistan exceeds the available workforce. This shortage can be attributed to various factors including limited vocational training programmes, low wages and a lack of interest among the young generation in pursuing careers in woodworking, he added.
The PFC chief said that one of the Primary consequences of this shortage is the delay in fulfilling export orders.
Export-oriented furniture manufacturers heavily rely on timely deliveries to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold their reputation in the global market. However, the scarcity of skilled woodworkers leads to production bottlenecks, prolonging lead times and jeopardizing shipment schedules, he mentioned.
By addressing the shortage, he claimed, Pakistan furniture industry can overcome production challenges; meet export demands; and sustain its growth trajectory in the global market. Time-sensitive actions and long-term strategies are essential to navigate through this critical juncture and unlock the industry's full potential. Fostering partnerships among educational institutions, industry associations, and businesses can facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development initiatives. Collaborative efforts to modernize production techniques and adopt innovative technologies can also enhance efficiency and productivity in the woodworking sector, he concluded.
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