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Need to get the full holiday spread on the table while the food's still hot? Tap into the expertise of a #manufacturing professional. "Effective scheduling ensures #Thanksgiving dishes arrive at the table hot and fresh, just as #manufacturers must meet delivery deadlines," writes Stephen Dombroski, director, consumer markets QAD. https://lnkd.in/eFMXPKk5

The latest article by IndustryWeek's Dennis Scimeca lends itself to clever quips, such as "Nestlé Purina North America has gone to the [robot] dogs," and the fact is the company has called upon Boston Dynamics' Spot, its quadruped robot dog, to help expand the pet food manufacturer's #predictive #maintenance program. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFzcStWV As Roger Brecht, vice president?of #digital manufacturing, explains it, "...our approach to #automation like this is absolutely not about job or employee replacement. Rather, it’s going to allow you to focus on more value-added and more rewarding activities instead of some of the repeatable, manual, mundane task work that we’ve been doing the past 35 or 40 years." Catch the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFzcStWV #manufacturing #IndustryWeek #predictivemaintenance #digitalmanufacturing

Welcome back to?So That Happened, IndustryWeek editors’ takes on things going on in the manufacturing world that deserve some extra attention. In addition to news from Honeywell and Volkswagen Group, we look into a new #battery plant in #Kentucky, hacking allegations of Ford Motor Company customers, celebrating #apprenticeships, and a quieter approach to M&A. https://lnkd.in/g3YMHWsh #mergersandacquisitions #cybersecurity #manufacturing

Here is what our IndustryWeek community is telling us. Are you hearing the same? An IndustryWeek poll reveals #manufacturing business leaders' top priorities for the #Trump administration, including reducing #regulations, closing the U.S.-Mexico border, and lowering corporate taxes. https://lnkd.in/gG3DwicK #economy #poll #IndustryWeek #economy #tariffs

Today, new tools and technologies enable businesses to reach higher levels of innovation and efficiency. Adapting quickly to change is not just an advantage but a necessity for staying ahead. In this guide, discover insights on how #development teams can drive increased business value and #competitivedifferentiation. https://lnkd.in/gYpVXvrY

"With inflation keeping the?cost of raw materials?high, it has become more important than ever for #manufacturing companies to reduce waste as much as possible, writes Ronald Joy is vice president of corporate development at?World Emblem?. Innovative approaches to waste reduction can involve material and time optimization, AI integration, workflow streamlining and talent development. https://lnkd.in/eFJVSR3X

No doubt about it, talent management and #workforce development are issues at the heart of many #manufacturing challenges, and plenty of industries outside of manufacturing are struggling as well. We'd like your help in digging out solutions. Endeavor Business Intelligence, the research arm of?IndustryWeek?parent company Endeavor Business Media, is building a picture of #recruiting and #retention strategies that work. Your contributions can help. Please take a few minutes and fill out this workforce survey. What we discover can prove valuable to all. #talentmanagement #workforcestrategies

Stagnant sales growth in #China could put Tesla on General Motors' path to irrelevance in the world's largest car market. In this article, Christopher Tang, #supplychain expert and professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares proactive measures Tesla should consider to avoid a similar decline. #EV #automotive #automaker #strategy https://lnkd.in/eHJsB8aw

#Robots are such proven #manufacturing #technology that potential benefits may be crystal clear even when ROI or KPI projections aren’t, writes IndustryWeek's Dennis Scimeca. In this article, he tells the story of Hubert Dubois and kitchen cabinet manufacturer FABRIDOR, which began experimenting with #automation to fix a #quality issue. https://lnkd.in/eSgA_n3f

Production Pulse: How Manufacturers Can Prepare Now for More Tariffs The U.S. presidential election is over, but what the outcome truly means in terms of new tariffs and their impact on the supply chain, likely will remain unclear in the short term. Joining IndustryWeek's Jill Jusko to discuss what U.S. manufacturers can do now to prepare for changes to trade and tariff policy are: Jeremy Tancredi, partner in West Monroe's supply chain practice Dan Swartz, international tax services principal, Crowe Gregory Husisian, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP