Business Operations
“A Driver Rather Than a ‘Retirer’ of Employment”: Technology Supports Workers
Manufacturers say technology will augment, not replace, workers, with automation best suited for repetitive tasks. Upskilling and digital maturity remain key as robotics, AI and machine learning expand on the shop floor.
Manufacturers Explore New Tech and Best Practices at MLC Master Class Series Events
NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Council launched the MLC Master Class Series, offering webinars, deep dives and tech talks to help manufacturers explore Manufacturing 4.0 technologies and best practices.
How Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Challenges
Manufacturers can navigate supply chain disruption by breaking down silos, planning for disruption, automating routine work and balancing agility with resilience. Prioritizing the right initiatives is key to success in the new normal.
What Will Manufacturing Look Like in 2030?
Manufacturing in 2030 will be shaped by technology, organizational change, and challenges like supply chain disruptions, climate change, and labor shifts. NAM’s MLC is launching a yearlong project to help manufacturers plan ahead.
“What’s Ahead for 2022?” Predicts Growth, Continued Challenges
Manufacturers expect 2022 growth alongside supply chain, labor, and policy challenges, while adopting more automation, AI, and sustainability efforts.
When and How Will Manufacturing Achieve Net-Zero Emissions?
NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Journal explores how manufacturers can reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with survey results, practical examples, and strategies to overcome sustainability challenges.
The “Megatrends” Are Coming: Global Predictions Manufacturers Should Know
Cambridge’s Mauro Guillen says manufacturers should prepare for shifting demographics, rising emerging markets, and new technology by 2030 as consumer power moves toward China, India, and Africa.
9 Key Considerations for Digital Twins in Manufacturing
Digital twins can improve visibility, reliability and revenue, but manufacturers should consider data quality, open formats, digital threads, device management and cloud tools before adoption.
AI Roadmap: How Manufacturers Can Amplify Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturers can use AI to improve supply chain visibility, predictive analytics and demand response. A six-step roadmap helps build data, strategy and partnerships for successful adoption.
How BASF Uses Enhanced Reality to Help Workers Learn
BASF is using Voovio’s enhanced-reality digital plant replica to make employee training faster, more interactive and more effective, boosting worker competency and productivity.
