For the last few years, the global supply chain has felt like it’s permanently on edge. One delay turns into another. A missing component stalls an entire production line. A factory halfway across the ...

The idea of workers being replaced by automation is nothing new (there were literally movies being made about this all the way back in the 1950s!) but more recently they’ve started to go from fear to ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

The manufacturing industry is grappling with a notable labor shortage. By 2030, Deloitte forecasts a deficit of over two million American manufacturing workers, entailing a staggering opportunity cost ...

The Audrey Saylor Scholarship for Manufacturing today announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2027 award cycle, inviting undergraduate students across the United States to compete ...

Operational excellence abounds on manufacturing floors across North America. While their achievements may go unremarked upon by many, every day, teams of problem-solving manufacturing employees find ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...