The Rise of Machines and the Evolution of Industrial Work
Technology has made way to the advancement of automation in many factories across the globe. Although there seems to be a looming concern about the safety of jobs in the manufacturing and distribution industry, skilled employees will continue to be an important part of creating a successful factory. In an article from Industry Week author […]
Auto Slowdown Flashes Caution Lights for Manufacturing Growth
The auto industry may be on the decline, and this could impact the manufacturing and distribution sector. After years of strong growth, automakers may be investing in future technology as the electric and self-driving industry booms. In an article from Industry Week, author Mark Muro writes, “After a good run, warning lights are flashing in […]
Transforming the Factory Floor
Every industry goes through numerous changes, and for the manufacturing and distribution industry, these changes are happening right now. With changing technology, workers, and processes the manufacturing and distribution industry is evolving into the manufacturing and distribution industry of the future. In an article from Industry Week, author Jill Jusko writes, “Successful manufacturing and distribution […]
Register for the 2017 MFG Talent Summit
The 2017 MFG Talent Summit will be held on Thursday, October 12th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Ford Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The event will focus on best practices to grow the manufacturing and distribution workforce. Attendees will hear stories from top Michigan leaders about their successes and challenges. They will […]
Why Leadership Commitment Won’t Guarantee Lean Success
There are a lot of cases in which leadership commitment is the cause of failures throughout any industry. However, there are cases in which improvement initiatives fail even though leaders are fully committed to the cause. Why is this? In an article from Industry Week, author Rick Bohan writes, “It looks easier to implement than […]
How to Connect Design and Manufacturing Teams
Cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are some advances in technology that have led us closer to a “push-button manufacturing” future. However, design and manufacturing and distribution remain disconnected. According to an article from The Manufacturer, “The need for closing the gap between design and manufacturing and distribution teams is overwhelmingly compelling; traditionally, by […]
Manufacturing’s Future With Industry 4.0
As manufacturers distributors look to achieve growth, Industry 4.0 introduces automation and data exchanges for the growth necessary to move beyond the status quo. Industry 4.0 offers businesses numerous benefits to survive and thrive. In an article from Industry Week, Terri Hiskey describes Industry 4.0 which includes “cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and cloud […]
Why the Manufacturing Industry is not Failing
There is a false sense that the manufacturing and distribution industry in America is declining. Although it is true that many jobs have been lost in the manufacturing and distribution sector, the idea that the industry is failing is a false narrative on the truth. In an article from Industry Week, Stephen Gold explains […]