Great reminder that strategic clarity starts with saying no, not just to distractions, but to good ideas that dilute focus. Trade-offs are the essence of #strategy. Harvard Business Review #Leadership #Opportunities

With retiring owners, fragile supply chains, and deepening #workforce shortages, #Manufacturing is at risk. #EmployeeOwnership (through ESOPs, EOTs, worker cooperatives, or phantom-stock plans) offers a compelling succession strategy. How is your org facing the challenges?

The path to sustainable #manufacturing runs through real-time data, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven #VirtualTwins. This will reduce waste and downtime, and simulate scenarios before they occur. LouisColumbus #Sustainability aimagazine.com/articles/delmi…

#AdditiveManufacturing has had a significant impact on many industries, including healthcare. It's not only prototyping, but has become a core part of how medical devices are made. Digital Engineering 247 #Manufacturing #Innovation digitalengineering247.com/article/additi…

Transformative technologies, such as robotic large-format #AdditiveManufacturing (LFAM), have emerged as a strategic tool to overcome constraints. #LFAM is how we can sustainably yield better results. ManufacturingTmrw #Manufacturing manufacturingtomorrow.com/story/2025/06/…

#Warehouse automation boosts efficiency, reduces labor and errors, and provides real-time visibility. With #robotics, barcode and RFID tracking, and integrated software stacks, we're looking at improved operations. SupplyChain24/7 #SupplyChain supplychain247.com/article/supply…

A great approach is striking a balance between short-term wins and long-term #vision. Also, make small course corrections, fueled by data, to help avoid wasted spend and build sustainable momentum. Harvard Business Review #Leadership #Employees

Excited to be attending the 8th Conference on Holistic Innovation in #AdditiveManufacturing (HI-AM) next week on July 23-24. More info: hiam.uwaterloo.ca/2025/ Let's connect if you'll be there! HI-AM 2.0 #HIAM2025 #Innovation

#AdditiveManufacturing has matured past prototyping, but to truly scale, it needs to embrace rigorous quality systems. For it to move from lab to line, manufacturers must embed quality at every step. Quality #AM #Manufacturing qualitymag.com/articles/98885…

To shrink time-to-proficiency and boost output in talent acquisition, target trade schools or sources proven to hire faster learners. Hiring, training, and performance management must be aligned for success. McKinsey & Company #Manufacturing mckinsey.com/industries/aer…

Retailers are accelerating the importation of goods to U.S. ports ahead of potential #tariffs on Chinese imports in August. #SupplyChains are preparing their inventory now and will deal with uncertainty later. SupplyChainBrain #Imports supplychainbrain.com/articles/42131…

#AI doesn’t replace leaders, but it does force them to level up. #Leaders will need to rethink how they lead, decide, and build trust in a world where machines are co-pilots. MIT Sloan Management Review #Leadership #FutureOfWork

Industry 4.0 technologies are now enabling green #innovation without compromising productivity. Smart sensors, in particular, are emerging as the backbone of sustainable operations. AZoSensors #Manufacturing #Sustainability azosensors.com/article.aspx?A…

Nearly 70% of AI projects in #manufacturing stall in pilot mode. This isn't because the #technology doesn’t work, but because the data is fragmented, systems are siloed, and there’s no clear strategy to scale. Manufacturing Today Magazine #AI manufacturing-today.com/news/why-manuf…

Gen Z isn’t “settling” by choosing the trades. They’re getting smart with their time and money. The trades aren't fallback work. They're essential and always have been. #SkilledTrades #GenZ katu.com/news/project-e…

Automation and robotics, no matter how advanced, fail without teams that understand them. #Upskilling existing employees (not just recruiting fresh grads) is where the long-term value lies. SME Media #Manufacturing #Workforce advancedmanufacturing.org/manufacturing-…

Amazon's making progress in key areas. They have more electric delivery vehicles and have shifted to 100% #renewable electricity for operations. Great to see these steps taken to reduce their impact. Manufacturing Digital #Manufacturing manufacturingdigital.com/news/whats-ins…

#Leaders today must move beyond individual heroics to networked teams that unlock sustainable, inclusive #growth. That means shifting from profit to impact, command to collaboration, and competition to cocreation. McKinsey & Company #Leadership

Thrilled to share that I’ll be attending #AmericaMakes MMX 2025 on August 5–6 in Canfield, OH! If you'll be attending, let’s connect! America Makes #AM americamakes.us/events/mmx/

Leading companies are adapting to a fragmented, high-risk world. For example, they're embedding #AI across the entire chain to identify #manufacturing defects before they occur. McKinsey & Company #SupplyChain mckinsey.com/capabilities/o…