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Auto Slowdown Flashes Caution Lights for Manufacturing Growth

The auto industry may be on the decline, and this could impact the manufacturing and distribution sector. After years of strong growth, automakers may be investing in future technology as the electric and self-driving industry booms.

In an article from Industry Week, author Mark Muro writes, “After a good run, warning lights are flashing in …

This Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ Could Change the Future of Food

As scientists are looking to the future, they are challenged with the problem of feeding almost 10 billion people. Thankfully, an elite group of scientist has been brought together for a year long brainstorming session to figure out how to address this problem.

In an article from The Washington Post, author Jenna Gallegos writes, “Their …

Transforming the Factory Floor

Every industry goes through numerous changes, and for the manufacturing and distribution industry, these changes are happening right now. With changing  technology, workers, and processes the manufacturing and distribution  industry is evolving into the manufacturing and distribution industry of the future.

In an article from Industry Week, author Jill Jusko writes, “Successful manufacturing and distribution …

Register for the 2017 MFG Talent Summit

The 2017 MFG Talent Summit will be held on Thursday, October 12th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Ford Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

The event will focus on best practices to grow the manufacturing and distribution workforce. Attendees will hear stories from top Michigan leaders about their successes and challenges. They will …

Why Leadership Commitment Won’t Guarantee Lean Success

There are a lot of cases in which leadership commitment is the cause of failures throughout any industry. However, there are cases in which improvement initiatives fail even though leaders are fully committed to the cause. Why is this?

In an article from Industry Week, author Rick Bohan writes, “It looks easier to implement than …

Technology Helping Agriculture Flourish

Farmers today are combining traditional farming practices with the power of new technology to create techniques used to improve the entire industry. Without disconnecting from the land, farmers are able to leverage technology to help improve farming practices around the globe.

In an article from The Altus Times, author Leilana McKindra writes “For producers thriving …

How to Connect Design and Manufacturing Teams

Cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are some advances in technology that have led us closer to a “push-button manufacturing” future. However, design and manufacturing and distribution remain disconnected.

According to an article from The Manufacturer, “The need for closing the gap between design and manufacturing and distribution teams is overwhelmingly compelling; traditionally, by …

Manufacturing’s Future With Industry 4.0

As manufacturers distributors look to achieve growth, Industry 4.0 introduces automation and data exchanges for the growth necessary to move beyond the status quo. Industry 4.0 offers businesses numerous benefits to survive and thrive.

In an article from Industry Week, Terri Hiskey describes Industry 4.0 which includes “cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and cloud …

How Climate Change is Impacting the World’s Food Supply

Implications of climate change are  being talked about around the globe. One of the biggest challenges that we face as a planet is the impact climate change will have on our food supply. While there are people who support climate change and those who do not, the rising planet temperatures are likely to affect …

Why the Manufacturing Industry is not Failing

There is a false sense that the manufacturing and distribution industry in America is declining.  Although it is true that many jobs have been lost in the manufacturing and distribution sector, the idea that the industry is failing is a false narrative on the truth.  

In an article from Industry Week, Stephen Gold explains …