Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

A recent study found that retailers are interested in automation that will augment their human workforces. The Chicago-based company surveyed more than 1,000 retail management professionals in the U.S., and Germany for its “Leadership Insights for Retail Warehouse Management” report. Source: ProGlove Up to 36.5%

Automation 106

Automation Robotics Robotics Sourcing 106

Design World

MAY 3, 2023

Visitors to the huge Microsoft booth were able to explore four key areas for the future of manufacturing: empowering a connected workforce,… The post Hannover Fair update: Microsoft, Toyota work together on warehouse management system appeared first on Design World.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Automation 147

NIST

JANUARY 24, 2024

In my role as project manager for workforce programs at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) , I help manufacturers build their pipeline of manufacturing talent with an internship program focused on students from diverse, underrepresented groups.

Manufacturing 94

Manufacturing 94

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 31, 2023

I had an opportunity to speak with Ken Fisher, SVP of Product Management & Solutions Consulting at QAD Redzone, about ways the US can maintain continued manufacturing through the use of technology. Redzone is a leading workforce collaboration and connectivity solution company acquired by enterprise and MES software company QAD.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 130

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Benchmarking Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 17, 2024

They conducted a survey of 8,000 individuals including frontline workers, their managers, and executives to explore trends. Its 2024 Frontline Workforce Pulse Report released January 17 details several ways frontline businesses can improve the employee experience amid high inflation and increased rates of attrition.

Sourcing 147

Sourcing Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 147

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

The ARM Institute supports workforce development and robotics adoption. manufacturing through automation and workforce development through 2028. manufacturing through automation and workforce development through 2028. manufacturing by funding robotics and workforce development programs. However, the DoD has promoted U.S.

Artificial Intelligence 109

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 109

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s why it’s important to have solutions that will optimise payroll and workforce management in place. Part 1: Why optimising your manufacturing workforce is more important than ever. Three common challenges are shaping the way Australian manufacturers are approaching payroll and workforce management.

Manufacturing 78

Manufacturing Compliance Function 78

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

Revolutionizing Contact Centers with Disruptive Workforce Optimization Technologies The growing complexity of voice calls in contact centers highlights the need for “super agents” who receive ongoing training. Integrating various contact center tools and automating processes to enhance efficiency aligns with organizational goals.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Automation 52

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Cyberspace Workforce Qualification & Management Program.* The CIO for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has recently issued DoD Manual 8140.03 This is a role-based approach to identify, develop,… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 22, 2023

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, the Jobs and Skills Council for the manufacturing industry, has appointed Rosalie Staggard as executive manager for workforce planning and training products. Staggard will be responsible for identifying key workforce challenges and gaps in evidence and existing workforce strategies.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing 75

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 8, 2024

Here she shares her perspective on the state of the manufacturing workforce and how mold builders can reach out to organizations and start establishing a concrete talent strategy.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

MRPEasy

JULY 31, 2023

At its core, manufacturing relies above all on the workforce to make production happen, even if the operation is largely automated. Managing human resources in manufacturing has unique challenges and differences compared to other sectors.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Automation 87

Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Online retail – and logistics – giant Amazon is planning to employ more robots than humans and expects its robotic workforce to outnumber its human employees in seven years. This is according to comments by Cathie Wood, founder and CEO, ARK Investment Management, which has more than $14 billion worth of assets under management.

Robotics 111

Robotics Robotics Logistics 111

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

Photo Credit: Human Asset Management Q: What is your mission with Human Asset Management? Q: How important are the government and industry associations to workforce development? Marion Wells. Q: Are we moving the needle regarding mentoring the next generation of manufacturers? A: It’s happening.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2024

Yet, an equally pivotal facet for success lies in the realms of effective financial and business management, a reality that can significantly amplify operational efficiency and resource optimisation. This includes MYOB Advanced Business, Payroll, and Workforce Management. This is where BusinessHub plays best.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 85

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 85

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn why 70% of change management projects fall short of their objectives. Discover other techniques for ensuring the success of change management initiatives. Change management insights Annual change management expenditures exceed $14 billion dollars today.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Research by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute estimates the manufacturing workforce shortage could grow more than 2.5-times To support the AM industry and grow the labor pool, the industry has to face two distinct challenges: 1) grow the workforce through new entrants into the industry, and 2) retain the current labor market.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 3D printing Artificial Intelligence 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2024

The NSW state government emphasis the project will boost jobs in the region, with an additional 20 new employees and enable workforce upskilling. Aiding faster and more efficient manufacturing across NSW. For Big River Group chief executive John Lorente the upgraded factory is significantly important for the business remaining future-focused.

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 7, 2024

The five-year contract extension, awarded to Boeing Defence Australia, will see support for the Super Hornet and Growler programs continue until 2030, ensuring the long-term retention of a highly skilled expert workforce at RAAF Base Amberley. This contract extension fortifies our preparedness for any potential challenges.”

Electronics 87

Electronics Manufacturing 87

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 18, 2024

Raytheon Australia’s managing director Michael Ward said, “With 25 years’ experience supporting Australia’s Defence eco-system, we know how important it is for all parties to work together to support our national Defence.”

Logistics 87

Logistics Electronics Manufacturing 87

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new partnership between the University of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia is set to accelerate Australia’s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history, including the AUKUS program. “Babcock recognises that AUKUS is a critical national endeavour.

Advanced manufacturing 84

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 84

Control Engineering

APRIL 30, 2023

Workforce development insights Manufacturers’ biggest challenge continues to be attracting and retaining a quality workforce and the demographics indicate this won’t be going away as workers get older. consider attracting and retaining a quality workforce to be the number one business challenge.

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 104

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Manas Dutta, a general manager for Honeywell’s Workforce Excellence Growth Initiative, discussed several changes happening and what he thinks the future of AI/ML is in process manufacturing. He listed several other challenges companies are dealing with: Energy management. Asset management.

Artificial Intelligence 111

Artificial Intelligence Process manufacturing Manufacturing Industry 4.0 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 10, 2023

New Work Health and Safety legislation has come into effect over the past 12 months and it’s crucial that businesses of all sizes and industries know what changes mean for them and their workforce. In addition, employers should understand the new regulations relating to the Fair Work Commission’s management of sexual harassment disputes.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing 81

Plastics News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Census Bureau report shows that women now make up about 30 percent of the manufacturing workforce, and fill a quarter of manufacturing management posts.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturing Excellence platform provides real-time end-to-end production visualization and dashboards for multiple user roles from operators to management, process unit timelines, detailed equipment status, and trends of critical process parameters. Manufacturing Excellence Platform. Cybersecurity.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Compliance Fit Automation 130

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“It's a lack of readiness that is holding manufacturing back,” says Marion Wells, Founder of Human Asset Management and MMT EAB member. Marion and Jeannine share the state of the manufacturing workforce and actionable steps to develop a talent/workforce strategy.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing 59

Control Engineering

JUNE 19, 2023

Workforce development insights Younger workers don’t learn through the manual like older workers and are more adept at learning through search engines and by doing. Five workforce challenges manufacturers face The skills gap is nothing new, but this is compounded with a general talent drain. Improving efficiency.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Process manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

Its stated mission is “to build robot partners that augment the human workforce, ultimately enabling humans to be more human.” Agility recently partnered with warehouse management systems (WMS) provider Manhattan Associates. Agility Arc is a cloud automation platform for deploying and managing fleets of Digit robots.

Robotics 112

Robotics Robotics Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence 112

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

solutions into production environments, and they often assist through the full life cycle of planning, implementation and workforce training. Photo Credit: Conexus Invest in workforce development : The existing workforce is ready to learn digital skills and operate Industry 4.0 job functions. technologies and systems.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Robotics 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturing landscape is a dynamic mix of workforce challenges, which have been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting Great Resignation. Chris Kuntz, VP of marketing for Augmentir, in his presentation “Using AI To Unlock the True Potential of Today’s Workforce” at IMTS 2022 in Chicago. Smart support.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Beverage Manufacturing 98

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.

Manufacturing 83

Manufacturing 83

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 23, 2023

TORONTO — Canadian executives estimate that 42 per cent of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation over the next three years, according to a new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value. Redesign the work, leading with the operating model.

Artificial Intelligence 75

Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 75

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Jane Huot, a 23-year-old mold designer and project manager, celebrated her one-year anniversary with Accede Mold & Tool this past summer. With the aging workforce, mentorship is vital for preserving knowledge. Recently, Jane celebrated another milestone in her journey: her first business trip.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We talk about Mike’s wealth of experience, including being a master molder, his opinion on the value of both mechanical and plastics engineering, his thoughts on the departmentalization of mold-building creating new skills demands for moldmakers (project management) and the increasing importance of the role of designers and engineers.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing 111

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Understand industrial digitalization workforce, training and productivity gains. Learn about building a business case for workforce digital transformation, with advice on related productivity gains in a Feb. central time webcast, “Workforce Digital Transformation: Build the business case and get buy-in.”

Compliance 52

Compliance Process control Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Ten industry and community groups will receive grants of up to $200,000 through the Palaszczuk Government’s Growing Workforce Participation Fund. Ten industry and community group Projects have already been approved under the Growing Workforce Participation Fund. The Queensland government is offering $1.75

Manufacturing 67

Manufacturing 67