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Advanced Technologies Industry 4.0

6 Digital Trends Impacting Manufacturing

6 Digital Trends Impacting Manufacturing: With the move towards Industry 5.0, here are some of the top digital trends to consider. Manufacturing has seen huge changes in the last few years. And with the move towards Industry 5.0, here are…

Paul McQuadeNovember 4, 2021

Advanced Technologies Industry 4.0

‘Rent-A-Robot’ Is A Game Changer For Manufacturing

‘Rent-A-Robot’ Is A Game Changer For Manufacturing - There is relatively little risk associated with renting robots—and the underlying technology has made important strides in recent years. The floor of the chemical factory in Northeast Ohio has looked about the…

Paul McQuadeNovember 1, 2021

Advanced Technologies Workforce Development

What is Workforce Innovation?

What is Workforce Innovation? This blog is the sixth in a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies,…

Paul McQuadeOctober 28, 2021

Supply Chain U.S Manufacturing

How Supplier Scouting Could Lead Manufacturers to Reshoring

How Supplier Scouting Could Lead Manufacturers to Reshoring - The persisting crisis in the global supply chain has disrupted many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and put a premium on problem solving and short-term solutions for getting parts and supplies.…

Paul McQuadeOctober 21, 2021

Supply Chain U.S Manufacturing

The Supply Chain Solution Is Tapping Into Manufacturing Talent At Home

The Supply Chain Solution - Today, we have an opportunity to reflect on what modern manufacturing is all about. To start, winter is coming. With it, demand for goods will climb even higher as Christmas shopping kicks into high gear.…

Paul McQuadeOctober 19, 2021

Events

Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Business Today in NYC

Building tomorrow's manufacturing business today in NYC Technology-enabled process improvement and digital manufacturing projects are more important than ever to maintain operations and competitiveness, especially for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Join NYCEDC’s Futureworks Ops21 and the Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation…

Paul McQuadeOctober 13, 2021

Sustainability U.S Manufacturing

Manufacturing Is Cool Again. Here’s Why.

Manufacturing Is Cool Again. Here's Why. For much of the 20th century, manufacturing seemed like the industry most capable of grabbing the future with both hands, propelling itself forward, and bringing the rest of the world along for the ride.…

Paul McQuadeOctober 5, 2021

U.S Manufacturing

How Manufacturing Can Spearhead Diversity and Inclusion

How Manufacturing Can Spearhead Diversity and Inclusion Through Accessibility Technology - It is easier than ever for those who may be deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired or those who have mobility issues filling open positions in…

Paul McQuadeSeptember 29, 2021

Events U.S Manufacturing Workforce Development

Manufacturing Careers By the Numbers

Manufacturing Careers By the Numbers - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there will be 4.6 million job openings in manufacturing within the next decade. For American manufacturers, the challenges are two-fold. First, companies must find skilled…

Paul McQuadeSeptember 27, 2021

Marketing

SEO Strategies for Manufacturers

The Brainstorm: SEO Strategies for Manufacturers The WBSRocks e-commerce roundtable features industry experts sharing their perspectives on issues critical to the manufacturers' e-commerce journey. In this issue, we ask: how to plan for SEO strategies to increase traffic and boost conversion on your site.…

Paul McQuadeSeptember 22, 2021