For an SME Member, Anything’s Possible May 8, 2018 I’ve been involved with SME for over 19 years—first as a scholarship winner and then as a student member at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Little did I know that I would go on to become even more involved in SME both locally and nationally.
Reaching, Imagining and Making the Unmakeable January 6, 2020 Every journey into manufacturing is different. Mine started more than 30 years ago and has taken many paths; these collective experiences led me down the path that allowed me to become SME’s 88th president.
Inevitable Change Equals Opportunity January 10, 2019 A single phone call changed my life forever. In 2003, I was sitting in my office at a fuel cell manufacturing company where I was vice president of operations. A voice on the other end of the line said, “Hello, my name is Mark Tomlinson. I’m calling as a representative of the SME Manufacturing Enterprise Council.”
Teachable Moments March 12, 2024 Rustin Webster, PhD, gives his perspective on the role educators play in shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.
Drivers for Protein Diversity March 15, 2023 Ecological limits will prevent the production of enough meat to satisfy the impending demand. .
Strategies to Land Your Next Opportunity January 17, 2024 How to promote your personal brand and rise above other candidates in a competitive job market.
Building the Workforce Pipeline February 6, 2024 Nominations are now open for four AM awards and SME’s RAPID + TCT 2024 AM Pitchfest
Effective Networking Strategies August 14, 2023 Unlocking Success: Effective Networking Strategies in Manufacturing
Paying It Forward June 13, 2023 An SME member describes his personal review and his activities with the organization.
Focusing on the Workforce January 7, 2022 As the 2022 SME president, I hope to build on the successes of my predecessors with a particular emphasis on workforce development and especially the workforce itself.
