Workforce 4.0
By Ann K. Wyatt
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Workforce 4.0 is an industry centric podcast featuring Manufacturing Executives from all industries coming together to emphasize how companies are partnering with technology to give people more meaningful work. As a passion project created by Ann Wyatt, Workforce 4.0 highlights crucial topics such as closing the talent gap, success stories of real people engaged with the latest manufacturing technology and how the manufacturing workforce can transition into these exciting new roles.
Meet Your Host:
Ann's passion is helping innovative and progressive industrial Small-Medium Enterprises and Solutions Providers in accessing top leading technical talent within an increasingly decentralized market. Achieving this goal relies on blending emerging digital capabilities with a highly personable customer user experience, resulting in bridging the talent gap and building stronger company cultures and communities. In her personal time, she advocates for:
- Creative Workforce Development Initiatives
- Technical and Interpersonal Skillsets Facing the Future of Work
- Continuous Improvement of Company Culture
- Advancement of All Things Industry 4.0
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The SE Playbook To Influencing Veteran Talent Outcomes (with Bobby Cain, CIO of Schneider Electric, NAM)
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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You Can’t Automate Curiosity: The Human Edge In An AI-Driven World (with Sadiq Panjwani, Teledyne FLIR)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Inside The Rise Of Bucket Robotics: Robots, Vision And More Meaningful Work (with Matt Puchalski, Bucket Robotics)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Investing In Talent: The Win We Have To Have (with Suzanne Soper and Doug Beck, Schneider Electric)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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AI In Manufacturing Explained: Robotics, Safety, And The Future Workforce (with Mark Yahiro, RealSense)
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Lessons In Automation: Solutions For Tomorrow's Workforce (with Michael Haas, VP of FerRobotics)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Manufacturing Hiring Trends: And What Employers Need To Know In 2026 (with Carolyn Lee, Manufacturing Institute)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Creating Sustainability For The Future Of Work (with Agustin Lopez Diaz, Schneider Electric)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Skills That Really Matter: Aptitude And Attitude (with Patrick Tobin, President of Han-Tek)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The Missing Link Between Talent And Skills (with Lisa Masciantonio, ARM Institute)
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Putting People First: Tips For Navigating Acquisitions (with Hendrik Stoltz, President of AIR)
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Understanding Is Influence (with Kevin Bowers, AMT)
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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The Link Between Detergent and Data (with Jaimie Horstman, P&G)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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The Real Deal Behind Workforce Development (with Frank Gibson, North Central Ohio Region Industry Manufacturing Workforce Alliance)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Robots For All (with Christelle Keefer, ABB)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Horn USA Isn't A Place To Work- It's A Place To Lead And Grow (with Jeremiah Llewellyn, Horn USA)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Lessons Learned From Horn USA (with Phoenix Wyatt)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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The Power Of Teaching: Manufacturing's Next Chapter (with John Piller, Founder of JPiller Design and Consulting)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Respect At Work: The Missing Link Between Culture And People (with Scott Gavin, CEO of Macresco Consulting)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Talent With A Mission: Inside Isla Search (with Clay Martin, Founder of Isla Search)
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Tales of Customer Success From Horn USA (with Brian Winterlin, Eric Carbone and Todd DeMeyer)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Work Based Learning Wins: ACTE Partnerships Matter (with Carrie Giles, ACTE President)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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MEPs, Labor Data & Next-Gen Manufacturing Talent (with Molly Lenty, COO of Vessel)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Education On Demand: A3's Role In Workforce Development
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Power In The Process: Horn USA's Journey To Industry 4.0 (with Michael Maxwell, Horn USA)
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Automate 2025 Recap: Conversations On Workforce (with Dirac, LightGuide and Fanuc)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Business Behind HR (with Bryan Clardy, Assa Abloy)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Scaling Smart With Accessible Robotics (with Ken Macken, Workr Labs)
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Role Of AI: Empowering The Future Of Work (with Kence Anderson, Composabl)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Rewiring Workforce Development (with John Robison, Bits To Atoms)
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Voices From The Future Of Work (with Peyton and Aiden, #TheJrBoardOfDirectors)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Power of Partnerships (with Scott Silknitter, Motion Controls Robotics Inc.)
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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From Individualism To Altruism: A New Perspective On Workforce (with Mark Peters, Butterball)
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Future of Industry: Sweat, Grit and The Desire To Build Great Things (with Filip Aronshtein, Dirac)
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Launching The Home of MFG (with Chris Stevens, Manufacturing Media)
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Training The Next Gen Of Leadership (with Craig Coyle, Operation Lead)
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Future Skills For The Future of Work (with Vladimir Romanov, JolTek)
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Thunderstruck: The Evolution Of An Industry (with Luis Narvaez, Siemens)
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Your Story Is Rad And So Is Your Brand (with Emily Wilkins, Marketing Metal)
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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The Agency Era of AI (with Mark Beckmann, Microsoft)
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Now Trending: Top Influences of 2025 For Manufacturing (with Kevin Bowers, AMT)
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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If You're Not Making Mistakes Are You Trying Hard Enough? (with Amber Wilborne, TW Controls)
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Exploring Career Pathways for Manufacturing Newcomers (with Allison Danielsen, CEO of Tallo)
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Numbers Don't Lie: Why DE&I Matters (with Sophie Bierly, Philly Shipyard)
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Overcoming Roadblocks On The Way To Industry 4.0 (with Montez King, NIMS)
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Making Tech Accessible For Our Frontline (with Carlos Del Pozo, Team Engine)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Beyond Consistency: The Power of Authenticity (with Eddie Saunders, Speak Friend)
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Lessons In Grit And Grace (with Ashleigh Walters, UT Center for Industrial Services)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Advancing Careers In Technology (with Devin Leonard, IGUS)
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Future Proof Recruiting: Engaging The Next Generation of Talent (with Travis Miller, Miller Resource Group)
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Leadership Unplugged: Innovation In Robotics Era (with Soren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Augmented Workforce: Breaking Barriers In Manufacturing (with Paul Ryznar, CEO of LightGuide)
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Leveraging The Stories That Inspires Future Makers (with James Soto, Industrial Strength Marketing)
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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NextGen Engineers: From Interns to Innovators (with Ryan Lillibridge, VP of Mission Design and Automation)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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A Founder's Guide To Hiring An A-Team (with Roman Piszcz and Nikki Gonzales, Quotebeam)
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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The Future Of Work Is Rooted In Training (with Jeffrey Kondel, ROOTS Education)
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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The End of Documentation As We Know It (with Bryan Bauw, Pico MES)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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The Power of People (with Laurie Harbour, Wipfli)
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May 29, 2024 |
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Crunching Numbers, Building Talent (with Peter Costa, Baltu Technologies)
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May 22, 2024 |
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Transforming Manufacturing With Insight (with Paul Miklautsch, BOLDR Project Management)
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May 15, 2024 |
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The Cost of Culture (with Jim Mayer, TCO Strategies)
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May 08, 2024 |
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Good Coffee Building Strong Workforces (with Amy Teal and Mike Franz, ShopFloor Coffee)
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May 01, 2024 |
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The Link Between Stakeholders and People (with Fabian Schmahl, Bold Promises Delivered)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Welcome To The Era of HR Tech (with Mike White, Founder of Secchi)
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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The Design Behind A Creative Workforce (with Kim Losey, Rapid Robotics)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Celebrating 100 Years of People Centric Tech (with Jack Nehlig, Phoenix Contact)
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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AR and VR For Manufacturing: The TL:DR (with Angela Ortiz, NewForge)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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A Founder's Advice For The Future Workforce (with Florian Pestoni, InOrbit AI)
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Creators At Work: The Future of the Gen Z Workforce (with Jacob Sanchez, MFGKid)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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The Future of Growth in the Digital Supply Chain (with Tom Brouillette, OTIS Supply Chain Consulting)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Finding Your Career Path In Manufacturing (with Ryan Treece, Telit)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Workforce 4.0 Hometown: The Story of KTECH (with Lee Marshall, Founder of Kids To Love)
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Industry Transformation Goes Beyond The IOT (with Mike Yost, Industry 4.0 Club)
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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An Investment In Technology Is An Investment In Your Workforce (with Will Healy, WillAutomate)
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Manufacturing Is An Industry For All Generations (with Mike Nager, Festo Didactic)
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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The Future Of Work Is Fearless (with Ray Attiyah, author of The Fearless Frontline)
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Flexibility Is A Key Component To Workforce 4.0 (with Michael Patrick Perry from Dexterity)
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Building Digital Bridges Between Knowledge And People (with Willemijn Schneyder, SwipeGuide)
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Digital Transformation Starts With Your Frontline (with Martin Cloake, Raven.ai)
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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The Details Are In The Data (with Tor Inge, Clarify)
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Wages + Skills = Workforce 4.0 Success (Ben Armstrong, MIT)
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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So You Want To Be A Manufacturing Rockstar? (Chris Luecke, Manufacturing Happy Hour)
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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The Case of the Missing Workforce (Malachi Greb, Elite Automation)
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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If We Build It, They Will Come (Corey Adams, Universal Robots)
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Workforce 4.0 Will Be Greater Than "A Master of One" (Chris Kuntz, Augmentir)
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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It Takes A Village To Raise A Workforce. (Meaghan Ziemba)
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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The Robots Aren't Coming. They're Here. (Jake Hall- The Manufacturing Millennial)
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Welcome to The Emmy's of Manufacturing (with Richard Hobbs, CEO of Manufacturing Resource Center)
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Jun 05, 2023 |