Keynotes of Manufacturing Technology Series weigh in on post-COVID-19 challenges faced by SMMs September 29, 2021 The three keynote speakers of HOUSTEX, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC—the Manufacturing Technology Series—offer perspectives pertinent to manufacturers in general, but of particular use to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Regional Experts: Training, Flexibility Key to Recovery September 28, 2021 Around the U.S., the major manufacturing regions are taking stock of the fallout from the pandemic and how they can navigate out of the lockdowns in 2020 to thrive once again.
Experts knock down AI barriers September 30, 2021 Why don’t more manufacturers in the United States use smart manufacturing technologies like AI and machine learning to reduce waste, achieve predictive maintenance and enhance their automation systems? Five CESMII roundtable panelists share their insights.
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions Appoints New National Sales Manager September 20, 2021 To further enhance customer responsiveness, Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions Inc. has appointed Tony Diaz as its new national sales manager.
Hourly Hiring: Challenge in Manufacturing's New Era August 18, 2021 Why manufacturing hiring managers need to take a page from the "gig" economy to fill hourly job openings.
FANUC and Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Offer Combined Certifications July 28, 2021 FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council have aligned to co-market the stackability of their industry-recognized certifications, representing a major step toward helping the U.S. overcome its shortage of skilled workers.
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
How to Include More People of Color in Management July 21, 2021 Five experts outline ways companies can help existing racially diverse employees interested in management posts, actions those workers can take, ways recruiters can do better, and ways to prepare for the future.
A Tale of Pessimistic Optimism June 14, 2021 While the majority of manufacturers and distributors are optimistic about business, a shortage of skilled labor still challenges them.
A Solution to Modernizing Apprenticeships June 14, 2021 How we approach apprenticeship in industry needs to be improved.