Economic volatility is now a constant reality for the manufacturing industry. From rapidly changing consumer demands to global supply chain disruptions, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to scale operations up or down with speed and efficiency. For...
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Navigating Workforce Challenges in the Expanding Life Sciences Industry
by Allie Pizzemento | April 15, 2025 1:00:00 PM | Workforce Insights
The life sciences industry is experiencing incredible growth, driven by breakthroughs in medical technology, rising demand for specialized services, and a global focus on innovation. This rapid expansion brings new challenges, especially when it comes to building a...
Building A Better Workforce: Insights on Flexibility, Equity, and Expertise in Manufacturing
by Allie Pizzemento | March 27, 2025 2:18:35 PM | Workforce Insights
Building and keeping a strong workforce is a pressing challenge for manufacturers today, as they face mounting pressures from talent shortages and operational demands. Success often hinges on one key element: the ability to create meaningful, balanced relationships...
Unpacking the Mindset of Manufacturing’s Modern Workforce
by Allie Pizzemento | March 19, 2025 12:00:00 PM | Workforce Insights
The manufacturing workforce is navigating a dynamic landscape shaped by economic pressures, demographic shifts, and technological advancements. MAU’s Mindset of the Market survey provides valuable insights into the priorities, challenges, and aspirations of today’s...
Tackling Workforce Challenges in the Age of Smart Manufacturing
by Allie Pizzemento | February 18, 2025 12:00:00 PM | Workforce Insights
With the advent of smart manufacturing technologies, processes are becoming more automated, data-driven, and interconnected. While this technological transformation opens the door to enhanced productivity and efficiency, it also brings a set of workforce challenges...
AI-Powered Factories, Human-Powered Results: Rethinking Recruitment and Retention for Industry 4.0 Success
by Allie Pizzemento | February 11, 2025 3:00:00 PM | Workforce Insights
Implementing modern technology, AI in particular, can feel like a balancing act. Smart, AI-driven factories and interconnected systems are driving efficiency and innovation. Yet, amidst this technological shift, the human workforce remains a vital component of...
Overcoming Workforce Challenges: Insights for Manufacturing Leaders
by Allie Pizzemento | January 14, 2025 10:00:00 AM | Workforce Insights
The manufacturing sector stands at a crossroads, with workforce evolution becoming one of the most critical components to ensuring sustained growth and competitiveness. Today’s modern manufacturing leaders face an unprecedented range of challenges. From adapting to...
How to Attract and Retain Top Manufacturing Talent in a Competitive Market
by Allie Pizzemento | January 8, 2025 2:13:10 PM | Workforce Insights
The manufacturing industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining skilled talent. While the sector remains the backbone of economies worldwide, a shifting labor landscape and growing skills gap are making it increasingly...
Forge Ahead Ep. 7 – Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead
by Allie Pizzemento | December 19, 2024 7:22:18 PM | Workforce Insights
Welcome to Episode 7 of Forge Ahead, where we reflect on the lessons and themes that have shaped the year. 2024 presented manufacturing and business leaders with a unique set of challenges, from supply chain disruptions to workforce pressures and shifting consumer...
Manufacturing in 2025: 10 Trends Guaranteed to Impact Your Business
by Allie Pizzemento | December 12, 2024 3:44:38 PM | Workforce Insights
The industrial landscape is on the brink of a profound transformation. By 2025, several key trends are set to dramatically reshape the manufacturing and supply chain sectors, making it absolutely imperative for businesses to stay well-informed and thoroughly prepared....
How Manufacturing and Supply Chain Companies Can Hire Smarter in 2025
by Allie Pizzemento | December 4, 2024 4:13:41 PM | Workforce Insights
The demand for skilled workers in the manufacturing and supply chain industries is intense, and the competition is fierce. Now more than ever, adopting smarter hiring practices is essential for long-term success. This post will explore how manufacturing and supply...
10 Tips for Successful Supply Chain Recruitment
by Allie Pizzemento | November 25, 2024 10:00:00 AM | Workforce Insights
With globalization and technological leaps, supply chains are becoming more complex, requiring skilled professionals who can adeptly manage logistics, procurement, and inventory management. But how do you recruit the best talent in such a specialized field? This blog...