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In addition to underscoring empathy as an important leadership skill, the author Chuck Mattera, former CEO of Coherent Corp. also reveals what people find generally when they deal with Rhode Islanders. I can confidently say this after having lived in over half a dozen states. #leadershipskills #empathy #peoplecentric #corevalues #culture #rhodeisland https://lnkd.in/esBQBPWq

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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) attributes its manufacturing success to empowering frontline employees with autonomy and applying the 80/20 principle to identify key profitable customers and products. #FrontlineAutonomy #80/20Principle #ManufacturingSuccess

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West Monroe asked 150 c-suite manufacturers about the state of the business. Here are some key highlights: - 90% anticipate increased M&A activity in the manufacturing sector in the coming year. - AI and machine learning are expected to be the top technologies in the sector over the next 12 months. - Manufacturers are reevaluating their workforce structure, with 49% adopting alternative models. - 95% of surveyed manufacturers find logistics costs and global market volatility to be challenging hurdles. For more insights, check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eyQJRKdE #manufacturing

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In our fourth annual VSM summit on April 24 at 11 am ET, industry experts will show you how VSM delivers real customer value in a world full of twists and turns. Here are a few reasons you won’t want to miss this year’s event: ✅ Hear directly from VSM early adopters. ✅ Get expert insights on what’s next. ✅ Find out about the latest technology advancements. Find out more from Broadcom's ValueOps Value Stream Management's Marla Schmike: https://lnkd.in/gyuyip65 #ValueStreamManagement #ValueOpsVSM #DigitalTransformation

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I've witnessed something upsetting lately.   I’ve been in a number of meetings where the subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs has elicited a heated response—debate, eye rolling, flat out anger.   This is a microcosm of the debate playing out across the country. It seemed everyone embraced DEI after the tragic death of George Floyd and now the pendulum has swung back with a vengeance. DEI is polarized and politicized, with some pundits even claiming it is dead.   This makes me incredibly sad. I think many people are caught up in the words and identities of whether someone believes in DEI or not, versus the actions we can and are taking to welcome everyone into our companies.   Including everyone in manufacturing is not only the right, fair, and just thing to do, it’s the smart thing. We have a massive talent shortage and a dwindling population. There are 0.75 people for every open job in the U.S. right now. If we EXCLUDE rather than INCLUDE, there is simply no way manufacturing can grow.   The good news is, despite the debate over politics, philosophy, and programs, I believe reports of DEI’s demise are greatly exaggerated. I’m seeing something very different on the shop floor. Many manufacturers in Northeast Ohio are actively working to expand their talent pools and MAGNET is proud to be part of this effort.   In the past two years, we’ve helped more than 2,000 diverse candidates start careers in manufacturing. In this same period, our regional industry has also seen a 20% increase in people of color and women moving into manufacturing leadership roles.    They may not call it DEI, but these manufacturers are actively using strategies to recruit people who’ve been traditionally shut out of our industry—and creating an environment where they can thrive.   I explore this hot topic in my latest @Forbes piece: https://lnkd.in/eYq7yfBB   I’d also love to hear your thoughts.   #DEI #manufacturing #forbes #manufacturingtalent MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network

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🔒 Secure your spot in our webinar on airport worker screening technology! Learn how to create a layered security approach with the latest advancements in AI and networking solutions. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gTKN3u65 ✈️🚀 #SecuritySolutions #AIinSecurity

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Value stream management isn't difficult to understand. It's the business operation model, people, process, technology and data associated with creating a product or service. It starts with ideation and ends with customer value recognition.

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How is your business staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace & defense industry? With a projected market value of $1 trillion by 2027, the aerospace and defense market needs highly skilled talent who can accelerate the design and development of the latest technology ✈️ Download our 2024 Salary Guide to gain the insights you need to acquire the talent who will set the standards for tech innovation 👇

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At the beginning of my GE career in 1993, I was taught to use COPIS - thank goodness!! COPIS is a PULL and SIPOC is a PUSH. Effeciency, Accuracy, and a much higher probability of getting the Customer what they want. #customerexcellence #rightfirsttime #lean Enterprise Kaizen

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Operational leadership from 30 years of manufacturing executive leadership. Featuring Bruce Roles.

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Evolve your operations with Value Stream Management. Embrace the future of operations and unlock unparalleled efficiency with VSM: https://lnkd.in/gR9YYFKf #ValueStreamManagement #DigitalTransformation

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📢 According to The National CIO Review®, CIOs are strategically reallocating 2025 IT budgets to align with emerging technologies and organizational priorities. Key investment areas include: ⦿ Artificial Intelligence (AI):  Leading the agenda, 22% of CIO's are increasing investments to drive automation and data-driven decision-making with AI. ⦿ Sustainability: Reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility, nearly 20% of IT leaders are prioritizing sustainable investments such as energy-efficient data centers.   ⦿ Digital Transformation: 16% of CIOs continue to modernize business processes and systems to boost efficiency and enhance customer engagement.   ⦿ Cybersecurity: Given the increasing threat landscape, a significant portion of budgets is allocated to strengthening security measures to protect organizational assets and data. IT leaders are balancing innovation, resilience, and sustainability to fuel growth in the year ahead.  Where are your priorities shifting? 🚀 #2025 #ai #sustainability #data #digitaltransformation #ITbudget https://lnkd.in/gjx9XGQn

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Does your organization struggle with aligning their work processes and prioritizing tasks efficiently? Join Kim Binette from State Street at our VSM Summit in a session on Optimizing Efficiency with Value Streams. Learn how to implement Value Stream Management (VSM) to reduce noise and prioritize high-value signals, ensuring alignment and efficiency across your programs and projects. Register now to learn from Kim Binette, Brian Nathanson and other industry leaders at our VSM Summit: https://lnkd.in/dr3QuwQt #ValueOpsVSM #ValueStreamManagement #DigitalTransformation

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This was a great, wide-ranging conversation with Clint Betts of Silicon Slopes. We got into how human systems work, approaches to leadership including Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, and how what our culture tells us about how to run organizations successfully is so often wrong. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gCnFNMhz Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gpAED9kT Apple: https://lnkd.in/g5kZEd3J

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