ASSEMBLY Audible

On October 22- 24th, thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives will gather in Rosemont, IL for The ASSEMBLY Show. We catch up with ASSEMBLY Magazine's Chief Editor, John Sprovieri who is responsible for coordinating the event's agenda every year. John explains why attendees should attend and how to make the most of the ASSEMBLY Show experience. Free registration for the show ends on September 20th. Head to TheASSEMBLYShow.com to learn more and register. We'll see you there!Sponsored By:

From workplace safety, to supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, manufacturers face unique, ever-evolving challenges. To address their specific needs, Liberty Mutual has a division devoted to manufacturing with industry-specific subsets. TJ Richter, Executive Underwriting Officer for Manufacturing with Liberty Mutual Insurance, highlights the current challenges manufacturers face and shares insights on how to simultaneously protect employees and bottom lines. Want to know more? Download a copy of Liberty Mutual Insurance's 2024 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index for Manufacturing as a tool to reference as you listen. Sponsored By:

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic and a key component within the broader framework of manufacturing intelligence. Steve Ilmrud, Vice President of Operations at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, joins ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss how digital solutions, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, can be leveraged to create higher-level jobs, attract talent, enhance on-the-job training, and more. Don't miss your chance to harness the wisdom of a longtime industry expert. Listen in to learn "Steve's 3 P's."Sponsored By:

In the fall of 2023, Viega announced plans for a new 180,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio. With construction progressing rapidly, the company aims to have its first sellable product roll off the production line by mid-2025. ASSEMBLY Audible host Jennifer Pierce speaks with Marki Huston, COO of Viega, about the facility’s cutting-edge technology, product focus, job creation, and sustainability goals.Sponsored By:

The Training Methods and Their Impact on Workforce Performance in Manufacturing Study is a 57-question survey developed by Intertek Alchemy and Campden BRI and distributed through numerous associations. The survey explores current manufacturing training programs in search of ways to improve factory safety and efficiency. Dante Dominick, Marketing Director and Senior Industry Analyst joins the podcast to discuss the survey queries and key findings. Download a copy of the survey here and listen for an in-depth summary.Sponsored By:

If you're considering video as a medium to tell your company or brand story, listen to the insights of creative professionals such as Ian Storck, who specializes in manufacturing, automation, and industrial. Ian captures cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes using digital video and photography while weaving compelling stories unique to the industry.

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Meet Ann Wyatt, President of a talent acquisition firm dedicated to “Providing Manufacturing Clients With the Candidates That They Need.” Ann shares her perspective on why we can't simply recruit our way out of the current labor shortage and offers valuable insights into how a tailored, strategic approach to recruiting—specifically designed for manufacturing clients—is essential for success.Sponsored By:

An insightful in-depth conversation with American University professor and expert in politics, governance, and economics, Stephen Silvia. Just last year, Silvia published The UAW's Southern Gamble: Organizing Workers at Foreign-Owned Vehicle Plants. During our conversation inspired by the publication, Stephen Silvia outlines the three fronts a union must fight when organizing: at the worksite, in the corporate boardroom, and in the political realm while sharing the rich backstory of the UAW's attempts to unionize foreign automotive plants in the South from 1989 to the present. Sponsored By:

Two experts from the renowned global management consultancy Kearney, Shay Luo, a US-based partner, and Omar Troncoso, a partner hailing from Mexico City, provide valuable insights into Kearney's 11th Annual Report on Reshoring and Nearshoring, titled “Made in America, For America.” During the podcast, they delve into the intricacies of the reshoring index data, shedding light on the factors contributing to the notable $105 billion decline in Chinese imports to the US. Additionally, they explore manufacturing trends and their implications for the future.Sponsored By:

This Spring ABB celebrated the opening of its expanded US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The cutting-edge refitted US hub is equipped with the most innovative hardware and software solutions, the latest digital and AI-powered automation technologies, and next-generation robots. Learn more about the facets of the enhanced facility from longtime industrial automation expert, the President of ABB Robotics in the United States, John Bubnikovich.Sponsored By: