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From blueprint to breakthrough: How AI and automation can transform the consumer enterprise

McKensey

CPG organizations could see the greatest impact from technology, given the potential for gen AI and other automation tools to optimize these companies’ manufacturing and supply chains. Manufacturing jobs are often concentrated in fewer, larger locations, such as plants or warehouses, and do not have any customer-facing exposure.

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From the Archives: The Bourgeoning Power of US Manufacturers Overseas

Success

Every manufacturer has his hands full to supply the home market, and many are not looking for foreign trade. In one case, we were promised five locomotives but have been able to secure only three, as the manufacturer said he could not afford to disappoint a needy and constant customer. Photo courtesy of SUCCESS magazine.

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What’s Next to Be Your Best? 3 Personal and Professional Development Trends in 2024

Success

“Continuous learning fosters a culture of lifelong learning that ensures employees stay relevant and adaptable in a dynamic world,” observes Mary Guirovich, an executive business and career coach. We need to equip our workforce for the digital landscape, preparing them to work alongside, not be replaced by, AI,” Guirovich says.

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5 Latina Changemakers Who Are Making a Difference

Success

Now, she is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, business coach and founder of Cityline Fence Co. This valuable experience set her up to establish her first company in biomedical engineering and manufacturing. Her varied vocations and diverse skill set enabled her to pursue her wildest dreams.

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Why competent workers become incompetent managers

Work Life

Even more intriguing is that it’s not uncommon for individuals who perform well in their jobs as individual contributors to fail to perform as expected when given managerial or leadership responsibilities, much like great individual athletes can disappoint after retiring and transitioning to team coaches or managers.

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A kaleidoscope approach to leading: Five perspective shifts that can foster innovation

Work Life

Together, these perspectives form a comprehensive approach, equipping leaders to be active, engaged, and knowledgeable in proactively shape the future and navigating their leadership journey. A manufacturing department head we worked with struggled with operational inefficiencies.

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Beyond numbers: The comprehensive guide to effective performance management goals

Office Vibe

And it takes planning, tracking, evaluating, giving feedback, and coaching. Training and support : No matter what industry you’re in, coaching helps you improve and overcome skills gaps. Streamlining a process, like in manufacturing, reduces waste and saves money. In all of that, setting performance goals is critical.

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