The Manufacturing Conundrum: Leadership, AI, and the Return of US Jobs with Joe Strangel

06/11/2025 34 min Temporada 1 Episodio 42
The Manufacturing Conundrum: Leadership, AI, and the Return of US Jobs with Joe Strangel

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Join us for an insightful episode of Top Voice Tuesday as we dive into the contemporary debate of reshoring manufacturing jobs to America with Joe Strangel. Joe, a university professor and former plant manager, shares his journey from manufacturing to academia and thought leadership. We discuss the challenges facing US manufacturing, including talent acquisition and the misperceptions of modern manufacturing jobs. Joe highlights the importance of good leadership, innovative strategies for worker retention, and the transformative role of AI in manufacturing. If you're curious about the future of manufacturing and the essential elements of strong leadership, this episode is a must-watch. Timestamp:00:15  Introduction and Welcome01:16  Meet Joe Strel: From Manufacturing to Academia05:33  The Manufacturing Conundrum: Challenges and Opportunities09:13  Employee Experience in Modern Manufacturing13:06  Innovative Solutions for Talent Acquisition17:32  Leadership in Manufacturing: A New Approach24:43  The Role of AI in Manufacturing28:06  Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Joe:Company website: https://www.emmanuelstrategicsustainability.com/LinkedIn personal profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sprangel-dba-7ba31a2LinkedIn company profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emmanuel-strategic-sustainability-llc/?viewAsMember=trueLinkedIn AI Strategy Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-strategy-6874741270099693569/

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