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A.I. Could ‘Remove All Human Touchpoints’ in Supply Chains. Here’s What That Means

Artificial intelligence is likely to shake up the transportation industry — transforming how supply chains are managed and reducing the number of jobs carried out by people, according to analysts and industry insiders. Sidewalk robots, self-driving trucks and customer service bots are on... Continue Reading

Invisible AI's 'Intelligent Agent' Cameras can see What Autoworkers and Machines are Doing Wrong

System can monitor a 'living, breathing' assembly line in real time. Tesla CEO Elon Musk often refers to the automobile factory as "the machine that builds the machine," but there are plenty of human workers involved in even the most highly automated plants. They remain a key part of the... Continue Reading

Technology Alone Can't Solve Supply Chain Workforce Issues

Turnover is 33% higher in the supply chain function than pre-pandemic. says Gartner. New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI, need to be part of a larger supply chain strategy if they are going to lift historically low levels of labor productivity, according to Gartner,... Continue Reading

Generation Now Leadership: Fast-Track Training at Timken (Part 3 of 6)

With the unique opportunity to complete four jobs in one, Jim Tomson is preparing to be a knowledgeable and experienced leader. Name: Jim Tomson Age: 24 Company: The Timken Co. Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering Position: Operations Development Program Less than... Continue Reading

The Emerging Role of Manager in a World of AI

The question keeps popping up on social media: How will artificial intelligence affect the role of manager? Will AI eliminate the need for managers altogether? Artificial intelligence will not eliminate the role; however, the role will transform and require human intelligence skill... Continue Reading

MTI Nomination Notice

The Metal Treating Institute is pleased to announce nominations are now open for open Board of Trustee seats, Leadership & Service Awards, and the Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award. Click below to view full details for each. Board of Trustees If you know of someone, including... Continue Reading

Generation Now Leadership: Falling Into Manufacturing at Smucker's (Part 2 of 6)

Despite no manufacturing background, Will Patrick enthusiastically jumped head first after a drastic career change. Name: Will Patrick Age: 30 Company: The J.M. Smucker Co. Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing; Master of Business Administration (in progress) Position: Area... Continue Reading

How Heat Treaters Can Guarantee a Faster and Less Stressful Quality Audit – Part 2 of 2

3. Improve Overall Communications In general, improving communications reduces quality audit times and builds better production system processes overall. With solid communication structures in place, there are fewer surprises and blind spots that could easily delay a quality audit, drag it... Continue Reading

Nominations for Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 have officially opened!

Since 2018, Heat Treat Today has honored over 195 young people with Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Award. Do you know anyone 40 years of age or younger who might qualify for Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023? Any rising young leader in the North American heat treat... Continue Reading

Generation Now Leadership: Manufacturing’s Young Talent Steps Forward

A new series will share the varied paths taken by younger manufacturers as they pursue leadership careers. The manufacturing industry has made it clear: We need more young people in manufacturing. A well-documented exodus by workers approaching retirement, compounded by early exits spurred by... Continue Reading

Key Issue Update From National Association of Manufacturers

MTI is partnered with the National Association of Manufacturers through the Council of Manufacturing Associations. The following are key issues being worked on by NAM: Manufacturers Continue the Fight Against Regulatory Burdens: The regulatory onslaught from government agencies is upon... Continue Reading

From Making Parts with A.I. to Digitally Cloning Cars: What Factories will Look Like in the Future

Conversational artificial intelligence that can be used to communicate with equipment and generate machine parts. Digital versions of vehicles and planes that can be modified to fine-tune their physical counterparts. And autonomous robots that move as you walk by. These are just a few of the... Continue Reading