What is it that manufacturing owners and leaders are looking for and trying to improve on in 2020 and beyond? In this episode, I will be uncovering precisely what those needs happen to be. I will be referencing several recent industry surveys to find out. In addition to reviewing the various surveys' findings, I will divulge what I think the implications of the studies are and how they will affect continuous improvement and growth for the industry.  

We'll dive deeper into these concepts:

• Workforce: The need for manufacturing employee attraction programs

• Leadership and growth: The industry is expressing a demand to improve strategy and planning capabilities

• Technology and productivity: Leaders and owners desire to drive productivity improvements on both the factory floor and office

Now for some action steps:

• Revisit podcast episodes about Workforce Development: 

• Episode #007 - 3 Ideas for Developing Talent

• Episode #034 - Connecting with Apprenticeship Program

• Revisit podcast episodes about continuous improvement: 

• Episode #002 - Dealing with the 7 Wastes of Manufacturing

• Episode #036 - Using the Toyota Talent Principles

• Revisit podcast episodes about growth and leadership: 

• Episode #003 - Run, Improve, Grow

• Episode #021 - Creating Your Value Proposition

• Come back next week to hear how manufacturers can work with Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
  

Resources and links mentioned:

Iowa Manufacturing Needs Assessment Report 2019-2020

 Preparing for a New Decade of U. S. Manufacturing

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