FTA Training Analysis Survey Question Title * 1. What is your role at your flexo business? Production Supervisor Production Operator Production Assistant Non-production role Human Resources Question Title * 2. How long have you worked in the flexo industry? Less than 3 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 20 years 21+ years Question Title * 3. How long have you worked in a production role? Less than 3 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 20 years 21+ years Not Applicable Question Title * 4. What parts of your job are the most challenging to learn? (Select up to 3) Plate making Ink management Plate mounting Color-matching Safety Workflow Quality control Prepress design Fundamentals Anilox configuration Press setup Troubleshooting Maintenance Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What problems cause the most waste? (Select up to 3) Ink formulation Incorrect setup information Lack of experience Substrate issues Machine faults Plate mounting Contaminants Production scheduling Not hitting aim points Not following setup Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which defects do you see most often? (Select up to 3) Ghosting Skip outs Colors not meeting specifications Registration Ink chemistry Dot gain Over impression Mounting inconsistencies Rewetting Contaminants Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What are the top 3 skills needed in a high-performing production environment? Safety Plate making Workflow Troubleshooting Fundamentals Ink management Anilox configuration Quality control Maintenance Plate mounting Prepress design Color-matching Press setup Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What prevents you from taking training? (Select up to 3) Device access Available budget Available time Shift schedule Inability to speed up training content Language barrier Nothing, I don't need it Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. If training were available in short modules, which topics would you prioritize? (Select up to 5) Effective Communication Doctor Blades Impression Control Setup Graphic Design Inventory Management Anilox Management Ink Management Process Control Plate Management Characterizing Optimizing Production Scheduling Safety Substrate Characteristics Troubleshooting Quality Capital Investment Color Theory Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Please rank the following training formats by preference. Question Title * 11. Please provide your email address if you would you be willing to help the FTA pilot new training. Submit
