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SPONSORED BY PRUDENTIAL: U.S. Manufacturers Gain Strength Through Change
From steam power to the microchip, technological innovation in manufacturing has for more than two centuries transformed the way people work and live. These shifts in industrial production rippled through interdependent sectors and supply chains, underscoring manufacturing’s role in shaping the modern economy.While at times painful, each new era of industrialization Read More
SPONSORED BY PRUDENTIAL: Building the Future of U.S. Manufacturing
As digitization has seeped into people’s everyday lives and disrupted whole industries, it has heralded a new era in manufacturing often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or “Industry 4.0.”This new wave is characterized by the integration of digital connectivity and advanced technologies, giving rise to automated industrial systems and smart production Read More
SPONSORED BY PRUDENTIAL: Technology and Data Drive Manufacturing’s Future
Manufacturers are always on the lookout to implement advances in technology and production processes to improve operations and remain competitive. This significant transformation in manufacturing, described as Industry 4.0, is a high-stakes game that can be challenging for many companies because of the complexity of the disruption and the need to raise the skills of existing Read More
SPONSORED BY PRUDENTIAL: A Manufacturing Challenge—Strategies for Tackling the Rising Skills Gap
At a time of significant technological change, manufacturers are recognizing the need to develop new strategies to recruit employees and upskill their current workforce. Yet achieving these goals is particularly tough, as tepid perceptions of the sector often lead top talent to resist careers in manufacturing.A survey, conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Read More