This episode of Assembly Audible is an in-depth conversation with Jacob Horne, Chief Security Evangelist with Summit 7 Systems, on the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program and how it will impact assembly plants. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. manufacturers had 858,000 unfilled jobs in November 2021. Why is that, and what can manufacturers do about it?

Discover facets of lean manufacturing process development from the experts and co-authors of the book, The Power of Process, A Story of Lean Process Development, published in October 2021 by Productivity Press. From discussing their "6CON" framework for process development to lean manufacturing advice, get an inside perspective from two experts with over sixty years of experience.

Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned with the environmental impact of their assembly operations and the products they churn out. They are evaluating the environmental effects of their products across their entire life cycles, from raw material production to use and obsolescence. 

In this episode of Assembly Audible, we speak with Douglas Schuster, vice president and general manager for global systems at Johnson Controls International. Johnson Controls International is one of the world's leading fire, HVAC, and security equipment manufacturers for buildings. The company operates 29 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including several award-winning assembly plants in the U.S. Take a look inside JCI's award-winning operation.

Tune in to an Assembly Audible discussion with Rob Threlkeld, senior global manager of energy strategy at GM. In "GM's Energy and Carbon Footprint Strategy," we gain insight into how GM plans to reach its renewable energy goal ahead of schedule by following the company's four-pillar strategy.

Listen in as we delve into contemporary manufacturing workforce challenges and discuss solutions with recognized industry expert Jeannine Kunz. Jeannine has recently been appointed to the newly created Chief Workforce Development Officer position at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers or SME. Her role includes leadership responsibility for Tooling U-SME, the learning, and development arm of SME. Jeannine is at the forefront of workforce management issues, providing forward-thinking learning and development solutions for companies, academia, and individuals.