The Training Methods and Their Impact on Workforce Performance in Manufacturing Study is a 57-question survey developed by Intertek Alchemy and Campden BRI and distributed through numerous associations. The survey explores current manufacturing training programs in search of ways to improve factory safety and efficiency. Dante Dominick, Marketing Director and Senior Industry Analyst joins the podcast to discuss the survey queries and key findings. Download a copy of the survey here and listen for an in-depth summary.

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If you're considering video as a medium to tell your company or brand story, listen to the insights of creative professionals such as Ian Storck, who specializes in manufacturing, automation, and industrial. Ian captures cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes using digital video and photography while weaving compelling stories unique to the industry.

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Meet Ann Wyatt, President of a talent acquisition firm dedicated to “Providing Manufacturing Clients With the Candidates That They Need.” Ann shares her perspective on why we can't simply recruit our way out of the current labor shortage and offers valuable insights into how a tailored, strategic approach to recruiting—specifically designed for manufacturing clients—is essential for success.

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An insightful in-depth conversation with American University professor and expert in politics, governance, and economics, Stephen Silvia. Just last year, Silvia published The UAW's Southern Gamble: Organizing Workers at Foreign-Owned Vehicle Plants. During our conversation inspired by the publication, Stephen Silvia outlines the three fronts a union must fight when organizing: at the worksite, in the corporate boardroom, and in the political realm while sharing the rich backstory of the UAW's attempts to unionize foreign automotive plants in the South from 1989 to the present. 

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Two experts from the renowned global management consultancy Kearney, Shay Luo, a US-based partner, and Omar Troncoso, a partner hailing from Mexico City, provide valuable insights into Kearney's 11th Annual Report on Reshoring and Nearshoring, titled “Made in America, For America.” During the podcast, they delve into the intricacies of the reshoring index data, shedding light on the factors contributing to the notable $105 billion decline in Chinese imports to the US. Additionally, they explore manufacturing trends and their implications for the future.

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This Spring ABB celebrated the opening of its expanded US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The cutting-edge refitted US hub is equipped with the most innovative hardware and software solutions, the latest digital and AI-powered automation technologies, and next-generation robots. Learn more about the facets of the enhanced facility from longtime industrial automation expert, the President of ABB Robotics in the United States, John Bubnikovich.

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Join us as we explore the insights from the 2024 State of Automotive Software Development Report. Uncover the primary concerns of automotive professionals and the factors they prioritize. In this podcast episode, our guest Jill Britton, Director of Compliance at Perforce, sheds light on the notable shift revealed in the report—from safety apprehensions to a heightened focus on quality standards. Gain valuable insights into the perspectives of key industry players regarding the adoption of AI and open-source technologies in automotive development.

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