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Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
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Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
The Manufacturing Conundrum: Leadership, AI, and the Return of US Jobs with Joe Strangel
Join us for an insightful episode of Top Voice Tuesday as we dive into the contemporary debate of reshoring manufacturing jobs to America with Joe Strangel. Joe, a university professor and former plant manager, shares his journey from manufacturing to academia and thought leadership. We discuss the challenges facing US manufacturing, including talent acquisition and the misperceptions of modern manufacturing jobs. Joe highlights the importance of good leadership, innovative strategies for worker retention, and the transformative role of AI in manufacturing. If you're curious about the future of manufacturing and the essential elements of strong leadership, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamp:
00:15 Introduction and Welcome
01:16 Meet Joe Strel: From Manufacturing to Academia
05:33 The Manufacturing Conundrum: Challenges and Opportunities
09:13 Employee Experience in Modern Manufacturing
13:06 Innovative Solutions for Talent Acquisition
17:32 Leadership in Manufacturing: A New Approach
24:43 The Role of AI in Manufacturing
28:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Joe:
Company website: https://www.emmanuelstrategicsustainability.com/
LinkedIn personal profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sprangel-dba-7ba31a2
LinkedIn company profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emmanuel-strategic-sustainability-llc/?viewAsMember=true
LinkedIn AI Strategy Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-strategy-6874741270099693569/