Productivity in Ontario's manufacturing sector is the subject of Part 2 of our chat with NGen CEO Jason Myers. The conversation revolves around a new joint report by NGen and the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing addressing Canada's “productivity problem”. The episode highlights the importance of understanding productivity to solve it, different ways to measure productivity, and the role of strategic management and leadership skills in driving future growth in manufacturing. Missed Part 1? Catch up here: Season 10, Episode 2. 04:50 What is Productivity and Why is it Important?08:59 How Manufacturers Will Generate More Money in the Future10:47 Highlights from the NGen-Trillium Report15:02 Is Canadian Manufacturing Productivity Growing Fast Enough?17:02 What Economic Developers Need to Know About Productivity 20:30 Getting Ahead of an Aging Workforce23:15 Workforce and Skills Development24:27 The Impact of Technology and Outsourcing26:16 A Vision for the Future of ManufacturingHighlighted ReportNGen and Trillium Productivity Report 2024: trilliummfg.ca/show/the-trillium-network-and-ngens-report-on-manufacturing-productivityFind Out More about TrilliumTrillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-pastAbout the Making it in Ontario PodcastMaking it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It’s hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

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