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After Hours: We’re Back! Our Reflections on 2020
It’s important to reflect at the end of the year, but this year it feels even more important as we wind down after months of disruption. How are you changing your mindset heading into 2021? #Leadership https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/12/were-back-our-reflections-on-2020
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What We Learned About Manufacturing In 2020 – Natan Linder
What are your biggest takeaways from this chaotic, yet growth inducing, year in the #Manufacturing industry? https://www.forbes.com/sites/natanlinder/2020/12/17/what-we-learned-about-manufacturing-in-2020/?sh=2a6c5bc2234b
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As Supply Chains Reshore, Regional Networks Will Be Key To Resiliency – John Mitchell
As more #Manufacturing returns to the US, it’s important to rebuild our regional supply chain networks to support the increase in demand. #SupplyChain #Logistics https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/regional-supply-chains-reshore-IPC-manufacturing/592377/
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Security Solutions Exist For Vaccine Supply Chain – Alisa Di Caprio
From the production floor to the hospital, the solutions exist. We just need to embrace them as part of a smooth transition to rolling out this vaccine worldwide. #SupplyChain #Manufacturing https://www.ft.com/content/dbcf5e10-eab3-438d-bf3a-ced32bb128c7
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Working From Home: 7 Science-Backed Strategies to Combat Stress – Kate S. Peterson
Working from home can certainly be challenging. Check out these tips from Kate S. Patterson to help keep your stress level down! https://www.inverse.com/innovation/leave-work-at-work
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Creating a Manufacturing World Without Product Recalls – Anurag Garg
Though production output is certainly an important target to meet, quality should also be a key consideration in #manufacturing. Reducing #RecallRisk is all about leveraging data to make better decisions and create a quality-centric culture. https://diginomica.com/manufacturing-without-product-recalls
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A New Kind of Connected Factory – Stephanie Neil
“It’s not so much about digitization or #IIoT devices… Connecting factories is about allowing people to see what is going on.” Couldn’t agree more. Glad to see that manufacturers adopting #SmartManufacturing to stay connected & manage factories remotely. https://www.automationworld.com/factory/iiot/article/21205090/a-new-kind-of-connected-factory
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Manufacturers Looking for Tech Talent Must Transform Practices – Adrienne Selko
As the #manufacturing industry continues to digitize, more companies are on the hunt for tech talent. However, companies must first recognize that traditional #TalentAcquisition strategies may not apply for these candidates. https://www.industryweek.com/talent/article/21149672/manufacturers-looking-for-tech-talent-must-transform-practices
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Smart Manufacturing Could Turbocharge U.S. Global Competitiveness – Deborah Wince-Smith
Great piece by @DWinceSmith – love the term “#manufacturing renaissance.” The industry is ripe for change, and as 2021 approaches, companies should double down on their #SmartManufacturing efforts to usher in a new era of #sustainability and growth. https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahwince-smith/2020/12/08/smart-manufacturing-could-turbocharge-us-global-competitiveness/?sh=46e816053769
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IoT Endpoint Electronics Revenue for Enterprise and Automotive Will Decline 3% In 2020, But Rebound In 2021 – Manasi Sakpal

Though #IoT revenue for #manufacturing has declined this year, experts are expecting it to bounce back in 2021. This drop is most definitely due to #COVID19, so I expect that manufacturers will resume plans for their #SmartFactories soon enough. https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/will-iot-thrive-post-pandemic/
