Jeannine Kunz and Deb Volzer with SME

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Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH 23 and talking to Jeannine Kunz and Deb Volzer, Workforce Development Team at SME about “Workforce solutions that inspire the next generation of industrial professionals”.

Connie King and Mary Pramik with PMA

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Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH 23 and talking to Connie King and Mary Pramik, Workforce Development Team at PMA about “Workforce development the keys to business resilience and success”

Kristi Flores with Accruent

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On this episode of Industrial Talk, we’re onsite at Accruent Insights and chatting with Kristi Flores, CMO with Accruent about collaborating with your user community to solve operational challenges. 

Casey King with AZO, Inc.

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On this episode of Industrial Talk, we are chatting with Casey King with AZO about maintenance accessibility, ergonomics and safety in your material handling solution. 

Anna Wells with IEN

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The key points from our conversation:

There is a lot of change happening in the industrial business sector, including labor challenges and the adoption of new technologies.
Manufacturers need to address the perception that working in manufacturing is dirty and low-paying. They should also focus on the benefits of working in manufacturing, such as good benefits and opportunities for learning.
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting new technologies, such as AI and analytics. However, they need to be careful not to implement new technologies during periods of high demand, as this can lead to disruptions.
Small and mid-sized manufacturers need to be careful about who they trust to help them with their technology needs. They need to find a partner who can help them implement new technologies without causing downtime or disruptions.