Shift Talk
Keep up with the constant shift in today's manufacturing and supply chain industry. Alongside industry experts, we get to the real shift that's impacting frontline workers and companies.
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Latest Episodes
Walk the Floor | Matt Guse on People-First Leadership
A teacher once told Matt Guse he had no future. That teacher later sat across from him at a school board negotiation table. Matt Guse, president of MRS Machining, is an expert in what leadership in manufacturing actually looks like. Hiring the ...
Making Skills Visible with Sytease Geib
In this episode of Shift Talk, Sytease Geib from the Manufacturing Institute shares how manufacturers can continue building future-ready workforces by focusing on skills. We talk about making skills more visible, opening clearer pathways into m...
Factory Floor Forward with Petra Weiser: Women, Culture & the Future of Manufacturing
Manufacturing won’t move forward without culture catching up. Petra Weiser explains why women on the floor are often unseen, why empathy matters as much as policies, and how simple leadership shifts can improve retention and opportunity for eve...
Uncertainty Is the New Normal: Manufacturing Economics with Michael Austin
Manufacturing is in a tough spot. Hiring is slowing, investments are stalling, and shifting policies are keeping everyone guessing. Economist Michael Austin talks about what this uncertainty really means for the industry and how leaders can bui...
Reducing Turnover with Training in the Flow of Work: Lute Atieh’s Guide for Manufacturers
“Don’t overthink it.” That’s the advice manufacturing consultant Lute Atieh gives to facilities struggling with training in an industry where turnover is high and veteran knowledge is walking out the door. In this episode, Lu...
