With no end in sight for labor shortages thanks to pandemic-fueled worker exits, re-shoring, changing workforce demographics, and more—board-level pressure for efficiencies will drive strategic planning well into the next decade. The race is on to embrace new technologies in... Continue Reading
Q: What's the difference between a lone wolf and a leader? A: When a leader turns around, there's a group following them. When a lone wolf turns around, they're alone. If you've ever watched a movie or TV show with a lone wolf personality trying to be a leader, you know how awkward it can... Continue Reading
Employee engagement can suffer when leaders make organizational changes, but Shane McFeely offers five steps to quell distrust. Bad news for organizational leadership — the rate of change is not likely to slow. But the good news is that rapid change doesn’t have to mean a decline in... Continue Reading
Furnaces North America 2024 (FNA 2024), produced by the Metal Treating Institute, in collaboration with Heat Treat Today as its exclusive media partner, stands as the epitome of heat treating gatherings in North America every other year. Its attraction lies in drawing a diverse and influential... Continue Reading
Following the live webcast on California's Air Quality Standards and Federal Decarbonization Rules, the newly established MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force quickly became active in May. In April, Task Force Chair Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel, along with Heather Falcone from... Continue Reading
The MTI 2024 Spring Meeting in Orlando, FL, was nothing short of thrilling, drawing members from across North America for three days of dynamic discussions, insightful content, and collaborative learning. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated, contributing to the vibrant... Continue Reading
Gartner survey found that emphasis on labor cost reductions risks is unrealistic and alienates the workforce. A new survey from Gartner concludes that supply chain executives may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative... Continue Reading
Jackson’s learning and development drives business fluency and clarity across the org chart. There are many nuances to the business strategy and organizational functions within Jackson National Life Insurance Company, a retirement services provider and one of the largest retail annuity... Continue Reading
Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people. In some respects, the US manufacturing sector would seem to be in better shape than it’s been... Continue Reading
A new study warns of a generational decline in midlife sleep quality. A study analyzing self-reported sleep data for approximately 200,000 Americans has revealed that roughly four in ten midlife adults are missing out on the sleep they need to function at their best. Whether they have trouble... Continue Reading
While cybercrime grabs most of the headlines lately, counterfeiting and other forms of IP infringement continue to strike manufacturers. Cybercriminals aren’t the only thieves with their eyes on manufacturers, only the most recent. Hypertherm Associates recently chalked up a big... Continue Reading
Warehouses and DCs are getting older, and it’s not just the physical buildings. According to NIH, the share of workers over age 60 has doubled in the past two decades. This “grey growth” trend includes the transportation and material moving segment, where percentages of... Continue Reading
