Workforce Development for Global Competitiveness June 24, 2021 A widening skills gap threatens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and consequently our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills is imperative to meet U.S. manufacturers’ needs for capacity, productivity and innovation.
Developing Next-Gen Manufacturing Professionals June 18, 2021 Recruiting, training and retaining manufacturing workers is a constant challenge. The skills gap is real and growing, but the manufacturing industry has several tools to deal with this challenge.
The Myriad Means of Leading in Manufacturing June 16, 2022 Manufacturing in this century is dependent upon a greater range of activities, technologies and knowledge than ever before.
Sandvik Chief Talks New Tech, Sustainability, Hiring March 29, 2022 A conversation with Helen Blomqvist, president of Sandvik Coromant, and Senior Technical Editor Bruce Morey.
Successful ERP Transition and the 5 Stages of Grief February 8, 2022 Large-scale operational transitions can emulate loss to employees who are comfortable with existing systems.
Three ways to attract and retain diverse workers February 7, 2022 Amid record labor shortages, manufacturers have an opportunity to open doors to vast and untapped populations of diverse talent.
INDEX Launches iXacademy Online Training Platform January 21, 2022 INDEX has announced the launch of iXacademy, a new online platform designed to provide manufacturers with training on a wide variety of topics in a flexible and convenient format.
The Future of U.S. Competitiveness and Reshoring January 13, 2022 A few vital areas in which advanced manufacturing is providing significant gains.
Thanks for the Memories! January 7, 2022 Manufacturing Engineering editor-in-chief Alan Rooks is retiring.
Overcoming bias in training November 24, 2021 When expressions of performance are fully understood throughout the organization, everyone has the same chance to demonstrate their abilities regardless of a supervisor’s potential bias.