Nikhil Churi, Ph.D, PM, FM, Lean, Six Sigma, Data Analytics

Curious to understand the key industry trends and insights that engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and product development leaders see heavily influencing their strategies in 2024? You're in luck - Fictiv's 9th annual State of Manufacturing Report has just been released and it is chock full of insights that will help you continue to transform and refine your manufacturing & supply chain strategies in the face of mounting environmental sustainability pressures, destabilized and disrupted trade routes, growing applicability of artificial intelligence to supply chain applications, and so on. Get a copy of the report here: https://bit.ly/3Xihpsf

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Modern manufacturing is an exciting industry that provides both security and creative opportunities for your students. If you have some skeptics at your career fairs, share with them these 12 reasons to consider going into manufacturing:

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When assessing manufacturing education, it is essential to ask: How well are we equipping students with the technical expertise needed to navigate a smart factory? https://hubs.li/Q02zhvqX0

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Are you ready to unlock the future of manufacturing? The landscape of manufacturing is undergoing a revolutionary transformation driven by cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing. "Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: A Roadmap to Industry 4.0" offers a comprehensive guide to navigate this exciting new era, Industry 4.0. This book dives deep into: Core Technologies: Master the fundamentals of IoT, AI, robotics, cloud computing, and big data analytics. Smart Factories: Discover how these technologies are optimizing production processes and creating intelligent factories. The Evolving Workforce: Understand the impact of digital transformation on your employees and strategies for upskilling and reskilling. Real-World Examples: Learn from successful companies that have already implemented these advancements. Future Trends: Gain insights into emerging technologies like additive manufacturing and the metaverse. Whether you're a manufacturing professional, student, or business leader, this book is your roadmap to seizing the opportunities presented by digital transformation. Grab your copy today and unlock the future of manufacturing! ➡️ https://a.co/d/0qlJhuk Book Details: ASIN: BOCX92X4LM Publisher: iNexus STEM Research Pvt Ltd Publication Date: November 19, 2024 Language: English File Size: 4730 KB Print Length: 164 pages #manufacturing #industry4.0 #digitaltransformation #futureofwork #technology #book #manufacturingleadership

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New article on our blog: "Current and short-term AI applications in industrial #maintenance management". Available here: https://lnkd.in/gX2wFNJS #manufacturing #ai #cmms #factory #industrialmaintenance

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Mastering the Future: How Forecasting Simulation Propel Success In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Accurate forecasting and advanced manufacturing simulations are indispensable tools for predicting market trends and optimizing production processes. This blog delves into the intricacies of forecasting, explores how manufacturing simulation supports it, and provides actionable insights for industry professionals. Read Complete Blog : - https://lnkd.in/d87FQZeH #leansimcorp #beawarechannel #simulation #industry #manufacturer #operations #projectmanagement #management #learn

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Recap of the 2024 Modern Virtual Summit: Apply the transformative power of automation #Automation #Summit #Robotics #Warehouse St. Onge Company VDC Research https://lnkd.in/ehuuJfht

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The Future of Work: Preparing for Change in Manufacturing 🔧 The ARM Institute recently released its "Future of Work" study, highlighting the impact of robotics, automation, and AI on U.S. manufacturing jobs. The report underscores the need for new skills and training to prepare the workforce for these technological advancements. The report advocates for collective efforts among educators, employers, and unions to ensure a resilient manufacturing workforce. Unmudl offers solutions that can greatly assist in addressing the challenges identified in the ARM Institute’s study. Through its platform, Unmudl connects employers with a wide array of training programs tailored to equip workers with the necessary skills in robotics and manufacturing. Learn more https://lnkd.in/dhmdeGmx Read the full ARM Institute report: https://lnkd.in/eDTH3ps4

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Rockwell Automation Invests in Elementary for AI Vision https://lnkd.in/gqHkPa8U #Elementary #artificialintelligence #AI #manufacturing #investment #RockwellAutomation #automation THE CORPORATE MAGAZINE

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https://lnkd.in/ePFbcNdp Discover why rotational programs are essential for career success in our latest blog post! Dive into Kaizen360's innovative approach and unlock your potential today. #CareerDevelopment #RotationalPrograms #Kaizen360

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Did you know manufacturing companies that implement MDM can achieve a 20% increase in revenue while easily sorting complex datasets, gaining competitive insights, and increasing productivity? Join the manufacturing data revolution for streamlined operations, improved productivity, and data-driven competitive advantages: https://hubs.ly/Q02zHfcb0 #mdm #data #dataplatform #datamanagement #manufacturing #dataquality

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Did you know manufacturing companies that implement MDM can achieve a 20% increase in revenue while easily sorting complex datasets, gaining competitive insights, and increasing productivity? Join the manufacturing data revolution for streamlined operations, improved productivity, and data-driven competitive advantages: https://hubs.ly/Q02K3cKl0 #mdm #data #dataplatform #datamanagement #manufacturing #dataquality

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Want to learn the actual value of the Unified Namespace to a manufacturing business? Join me in this upcoming session to discuss the topic. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gwte_rHD

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Manufacturing Matters. The ISM MFG PMI Index has contracted for the 19th time in the last 20 months. Yes, that is a MFG recession, but does this predict and/or is a precursor to an overall recession? Maybe. During the 2006-2009 time period, the ISM MFG and employment indices were below 50 for several years, for nearly 40 consecutive months. Long before America started its overall economic great recession in 2008, there was a mfg recession going on. Some economists believe the ISM MFG index might be a precursor and leading economic indicator for what will happen in the overall economy. Either way, supply chain managers need to follow this measure closely. IMPORTANT: Any number above 50 means mfg expanded from the previous month (they made more stuff). Any number under 50 means they made less stuff than the previous month. If the ISM PMI MFG Index is above 50 for the month, then that simply means American mfg output expanded compared to the previous month. That is good because if it keeps being above 50 every month that means we are cranking out more and more stuff and that means jobs will be created. Note, before the covid contraction in 2020 March, April, and May, the U.S. economy grew "131" consecutive months. Why does this ISM MFG index (the PMI) matter? Answer: If MFG keeps shrinking month to month, our overall economy might start to shrink (eventually that means recession).  In my opinion, if the ISM PMI gets consistently back to above 50, then we will avoid a recession, especially a LABOR recession. Remember, 1 factory job might create another 10-20 jobs for everywhere else. While only around 10% of Americans work in mfg, the remaining 90% employed in the service sector are either directly or indirectly connected to those mfg jobs. So, people losing their jobs in MFG matters to everyone. Everyone needs the ISM MFG index to be above 50 every month, then the ISM employment index will eventually get above 50 every month and then that will hopefully spill over into the service sector (which is where most Americans work). That factory in town might employ 1000 people with great paying jobs but those jobs create supplier jobs and service sector jobs. Those service sector jobs include: the pizza shop in town, the accountants in town, the lawyers in town, the nurses in town, the grocery stores in town, etc. Here's to getting out of the mfg recession. Don't forget, America has around 300,000 factories that employ 13M people (most are not on the shop floor though) and we make close to 20% of the world's stuff. 37% of all domestic jobs in the U.S. are in the supply chain: https://lnkd.in/eUVtTGZw. https://lnkd.in/e-jfq_8G

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📊Data Leaders: Are you looking to establish a robust Data Strategy for Manufacturing? Here’s how to ensure it’s on the right track. Download this Gartner article, "How to Build a Data Strategy in Manufacturing Organizations." Discover the essential elements for launching a comprehensive data strategy, including integrating real-time data and #IoT through an effective MDM architecture. Check it out to elevate your data initiatives! https://ow.ly/wr9H50SAw22 #DataStrategy #Manufacturing #MDM

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