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10 Lessons from Over 100 Interviews with Manufacturing Leaders

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An aging workforce, an inability to find skilled workers, and new plant floor technologies that seem out of reach…yet some manufacturers are able to overcome these challenges and turn them into competitive advantages. Every day, manufacturing leaders are finding creative ways to thrive in an increasingly competitive industrial landscape, and in this presentation, you’ll learn from the best of them.

Chris Luecke is the host of the top-ranked podcast Manufacturing Happy Hour. Described as “TEDx meets ‘How It’s Made,” Manufacturing Happy Hour dissects real-life applications and success stories through candid interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. After over 200 interviews, Chris distills the best lessons from these conversations and turns them into actionable insights, sometimes in ways that defy conventional industry wisdom. You’ll hear stories that illustrate:

• Why the skills gap may not be the biggest issue plaguing manufacturers, and how company leaders are building cultures and partnering with educational institutions to make sure their people have the skills they need today and in the future
• Where small- and medium-sized manufacturers are investing in automation and using it as a tool to strengthen company loyalty and promote from within
• How manufacturers can look beyond the job boards to hire talented team members where they least expect to find them

All this and more in a keynote address that will leave you with plenty of tangible examples to help you take your manufacturing business to the next level.

A special thank you to our event sponsors for this year’s Manufacturing Day:

Ashley Furniture

City Brewery

Trane Technologies

TUMMA

Xetex