Getting More for Less in Modern Manufacturing
Manufacturing has been through radical change as a result of globalization sharply increasing competition. But that doesn’t mean the sector can stand still.
Manufacturing has been through radical change as a result of globalization sharply increasing competition. But that doesn’t mean the sector can stand still.
The pervasiveness of technology is changing the way industrial companies conduct commerce, and the Internet of Things is at the heart of that transformation.
At a conference recently, Elon Musk sounded an alarm about the threat AI could pose to human life on Earth, and he’s not the only tech leader who thinks so.
Walmart released a report earlier this summer which it said can serve as a roadmap to help expand American manufacturing.
Hundreds of manufacturers around the country will open their doors to the public on October 6 for Manufacturing Day.
Small, flexible and able to work near humans, collaborative robots are gaining ground as a valuable tool in the manufacturing industry.
As manufacturers continue to leave China due to rising taxes and labor costs, some provinces in the country’s industrial heartland are now cutting red tape to reduce the outflow and attract new investment.
Modern manufacturing no longer thinks in terms of white or blue collar—the workers it needs now are “new-collar”.
As the fastest-growing generation in the workforce, millennials will be crucial in helping fill the manufacturing talent gap.
A new report about employee engagement said that manufacturers need to better cultivate organizational cultures that foster transparency, mutual trust and ongoing professional development.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
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10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.