Eric and Joel Scutchfield, GM of Koh Young America, discuss the state of the industry in implementing the Smart Factory within the broader context of current challenges of skilled labor shortages and tightening access to capital. This in-depth, thoughtful conversation focuses on how automation and AI can potentially help, but there is a lot to do. It’s a complex, multifaceted challenge and Joel explains the importance of good data, intelligent machine learning/training, how Koh Young’s global approach addresses the issue, and much more. It’s a must-see video, providing excellent insight and clarity.