Manufacturing Management

PODCAST | Why AI in Manufacturing Depends on Fixing Factory Data

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:31:00 -0400

Manufacturers are investing heavily in AI and automation, but many still can’t access or organize the data needed to make those systems useful. Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte, explains how fragmented factory systems and proprietary data structures are limiting smart manufacturing—and why initiatives such as i3X are becoming critical to making industrial AI practical on the plant floor.

VIDEO | Desoutter Targets Production Complexity with Connected Manufacturing Ecosystem

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

What happens when assembly systems, process control, motion tracking and production data all operate in separate silos? In this episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Russ Hughes of Desoutter Industrial Tools discusses the manufacturing challenges that inspired the Desoutter Ecosystem and why manufacturers are increasingly focused on connecting fragmented assembly operations across the factory floor.

The “Diet Coke Problem” as Manufacturers Face Experts Retiring

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte, explains the “Diet Coke problem” — a real example of tribal manufacturing knowledge that often exists only inside the heads of experienced operators and how manufacturers can solve this issue before workers leave for good.

Accenture AI Digital Twins Help Cut Waste, Improve Throughput

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK — AI-enabled digital twins are moving deeper into high-volume manufacturing as producers look for faster ways to reduce waste, improve quality and adjust production processes in real time.

VIDEO | The “Roomba Problem” Inside Modern Factories

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

What do factory robots and robot vacuums have in common? According to Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte: they both get stuck. In this clip from an upcoming episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Semle explains how disconnected factory systems create what he calls the “Roomba problem” — and why standardized industrial data is becoming critical for AI and automation on the plant floor.

Maintenance Teams Turn to AI Amid Workforce Pressure

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

ITASCA, Ill. — Maintenance teams in automated manufacturing environments are increasingly turning to AI-driven planning and operational support tools as factories struggle with aging workforces, growing asset complexity and pressure to reduce unplanned downtime.

Aerospace, Medical Manufacturers Seek to Modernize Compliance Infrastructure

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO — Manufacturers in highly regulated industries are increasingly consolidating ERP, quality management and traceability systems into unified digital platforms as companies work to reduce compliance overhead, simplify audits and improve production visibility across complex operations.

Digital Transformation Is Essential, Claims New Study

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 27 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

MILWAUKEE—Manufacturers are no longer debating whether to adopt digital technologies, but how to execute, scale and deliver measurable value from them.

VIDEO | EV Uncertainty Highlights the Need for Long-Term Manufacturing Strategy

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Electric vehicles were supposed to be the future, but the reality has been more complicated. Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec Automation, explains why shifting demand and infrastructure challenges highlight the need for manufacturers to focus on long-term strategy and adaptability.

Industrial Mapping Platform Targets Digital Twin, Smart Manufacturing Workflows

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Artec 3D and Pelf Infotech have introduced the Artec Jet mobile SLAM LiDAR platform in India, targeting industrial mapping, plant digitization and digital twin applications across manufacturing and engineering environments.

GE Appliances Expands Factory AI With 800 Gemini Enterprise Agents

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — GE Appliances said it has deployed more than 800 AI agents across its manufacturing, logistics and supply chain operations using Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise platform.

VIDEO | Policy Shifts Complicate the EV Transition for Manufacturers

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

For many automakers, early investments in EV infrastructure were driven in part by regulatory pressure and incentives aimed at accelerating adoption. But as those policies evolve, manufacturers are being forced to reassess their strategies.

PODCAST | What Manufacturers Miss About AI: It’s Not a Technology Problem

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Chris Draper, CEO and co-founder of morriganAI and author of Safe AI Basics and co-author of Governing Artificial Intelligence, challenges the way we think about AI and explains why the real risk—and opportunity—lies in human behavior.

Humanoid Robot Market Is on the Brink of Explosive Growth

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage.

PODCAST | Manufacturers Must Build Resilience Before Disruptions Hit

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Disruptions are inevitable—but being unprepared isn’t. Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec Automation, explains how manufacturers can build resilience through continuous improvement, visibility and long-term thinking to stay competitive.

VIDEO | AI Systems May Be Creating Hidden Risk on the Factory Floor

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Manufacturers are moving quickly to adopt AI and automation, but the way those systems are designed may be introducing new risks. On an upcoming episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Chris Draper, CEO and co-founder of morriganAI, explains why the placement of humans within AI systems can determine whether those systems are safe or not.

Dawn Fichter on Recruiting Basics, Better Onboarding and Hiring Skilled Manufacturing Workers

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:01:00 -0400

Dawn Fichter, owner of Tools 4 Hiring, discusses why so many manufacturing roles remain open for months and what hiring managers are often getting wrong. She shares practical advice on how manufacturers can move faster, simplify job requirements and focus less on the perfect resume and more on trainability, mindset and soft skills.

As AI and Automation Expand, Manufacturers Are Rethinking the Network Behind the Factory

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers are accelerating investments in automation and artificial intelligence, but many are encountering a common obstacle: the networks supporting those systems were not designed for the demands they now face.

Greg Dyer on Manufacturing Hiring, Workforce Flexibility and the Future of Factory Talent

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Greg Dyer, Chief Commercial Officer at Randstad USA, shares what the current labor market looks like for manufacturers, why reshoring is creating new workforce pressures and how companies can rethink recruiting to meet today's hiring challenges.

$100 Billion AI Fund Could Reshape Manufacturing and Product Development

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Jeff Bezos is reportedly in early discussions to raise a $100 billion investment fund aimed at applying artificial intelligence across manufacturing, targeting sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace and defense.

Measuring What Matters: An Engineer’s Guide to Manufacturing KPIs

htang2@emich.edu (Herman Tang Ph.D.) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

For engineers and operations managers seeking to improve production performance, selecting the right throughput metrics is critical. This article outlines practical measurement approaches to help monitor, diagnose and improve your manufacturing operations.

Bill Good on Automation, Digitization and Building the No. 1 U.S. Appliance Manufacturer

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

On today's show, Bill Good, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at GE Appliances, shares how the company leverages automation and digitization to optimize efficiency, accelerate production and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.

Bill Good on Using AI to Transform U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Productivity

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

This conversation with Bill Good, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at GE Appliances, explores what it takes to scale advanced manufacturing in the United States — and why speed, talent and technology must evolve together.

ASSEMBLY Audible: Meaghan Elwell on Engaging Frontline Workers and Building Human-Centered Manufacturing

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0500

On paper, many manufacturing facilities are high-performing operations, but research shows that even in the most well-run environments, frontline workers don’t always feel engaged, empowered or confident in their day-to-day performance. So where are manufacturers getting the workplace right, and where are they falling short when it comes to how employees actually experience the plant?

ASSEMBLY Audible: Nashay Naeve on Reframing Manufacturing to Attract and Retain New Talent

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0500

Nashay Naeve, president of the Engineered Plastic Components business unit at Tsubaki Nakashima, breaks down why manufacturers are still struggling to fill roles, what leaders can change immediately to reframe the industry and how modern operations are reshaping what manufacturing careers actually look like.

ASSEMBLY Audible: Linir Zamir on how the deviceWISE Intelligence Suite Brings AI to the Edge

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Telit Cinterion’s Dr. Linir Zamir discusses how Artificial Intelligence is moving closer to the factory floor through edge-based systems that keep data on site and enable faster decision-making.

From Machine Operators to Managers, Manufacturers Shift Hiring Priorities

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500

ATLANTA— Manufacturers are entering 2026 facing a tightening labor market marked by an aging workforce, persistent skills gaps and hundreds of thousands of unfilled jobs.

AI Use Expands Across Manufacturing, Study Finds, but Scaling Remains Limited

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– After years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is now a core priority for manufacturers, but a new study shows that adoption is moving faster than the foundations needed to support it.

Skilled Labor Gap Reshapes How Manufacturers Invest for 2026 According to New Study

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

CHICAGO— After years of disruption-driven investment, manufacturers are entering 2026 with a narrower focus: stabilizing operations, extracting more value from existing assets and managing with fewer skilled workers, according to a new study examining the industry.

Three Ways Leaders Can Counteract Supply Chain Cost Increases

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0500

We spoke with Rupal Deshmukh, partner for supply chain and strategic operations at Kearney, to learn more about the Supply Chain Navigator report’s findings and how operational leaders can navigate these challenges.