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Dock ‘Masters’ can fine tune their skills in service and marina management modules

A marine business with “good management” has systems in place for the organization of all aspects of their operation. That includes databases, spreadsheets and visuals that categorize and display your collected information to be easily accessed and understood. Good management process initiates growth and efficiency in a business. For instance, if the flow from creating estimates, converting them to work orders and then billing them can be done using a well-defined process, your service department should gain efficiencies.

Co-Authored by Kirsten Schuchardt, Program Manager, Brunswick Dealer Advantage and Boater’s Choice Insurance

The established and rich tradition of the marine industry goes back generations, and today with a U.S. population of approximately 327 million, the marine industry faces the same challenge almost every labor market is facing; a rapidly aging work population. By later this year, about 25% of the U.S. workforce will be composed of older workers ages 55 and over. According to the Special Committee on Aging report by the United States Senate, the number of persons working past the age of 55 is at a historic high. Older workers are shaping the American labor force. Participating U.S. workers 25-54 are 64% of the workforce, while ages 55-64 represent 22%. The math is very simple; 86% of the participating workforce is getting old. It’s called “The Silver Tsunami”, and the marine industry needs to start thinking about its future workforce.