Industry 4.0

SMART
MANUFACTURING
MADE SIMPLE

I've spent decades in manufacturing automation, helping over 500 companies compete globally before Industry 4.0 even became a buzzword. Now I travel across North America sharing what I've learned with the people who matter most - manufacturing leaders like you.Here's what I know: your biggest challenge isn't the technology. It's finding and keeping the right people to run it.I wrote "All About Smart Manufacturing" and "The Smart Student's Guide to Smart Manufacturing" because too many brilliant manufacturing concepts get buried in technical jargon. My approach? I explain complex manufacturing realities in plain English, so those outside the industry can once confidently promote manufacturing careers.Since 2012, I've worked on more than 200 educational and training projects across North America. I've seen what works and what doesn't when it comes to bridging the gap between today's talent shortages and tomorrow's technology demands.My mission is simple: help manufacturing leaders become workplace heroes by solving their most pressing talent challenges.Whether you need a keynote speaker who can energize your team about the future of manufacturing, or strategic consulting to tackle workforce transformation head-on, I bring real-world experience from the factory floor to the boardroom.Are you ready to become the champion of workforce transformation in your organization?Contact Industrial Insights LLC today for keynote presentations, interactive workshops, needs surveys, and strategic consulting services.
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Outreach!

keynotes

Specializing in introducing non-technical audience to the new world of Smart Manufacturing? I specialize in making the complex simple!Learn why manufacturers struggle to find talent. (No, you are not alone!)Why growing your talent is your only option!How to take action today to secure your workforce for tomorrow!Past Keynote Events
Nevada Economic Development Forum
Montreal I4.0 Manufacturing Conference
SMX Smart Automotive Summit
INCMonterrey

Deeper dive

workshops

Explore not just with presentations but with interactive activities like:Industry 4.0 Bingo
Readiness Assessment Quiz
Pin the Technology Game
and much more!
Find out how industry and education can move the Smart Manufacturing workforce in the right direction today!Past Workshop Events
West Virginia University Educator's Industry 4.0 Summit
Owensboro Technical College Smart Manufacturing Workshop
Cloverpark College Smart Manufacturing Workshop
Ontario Board of Professional Engineering Workshop
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Humber College

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Engaging

Workshops across the USA, Canada, and Mexico produced engaging conversations and changed how participants think about Smart Manufacturing and Workforce issues.Past Events
TEC Talk, Guadalajara
IME East, New York
The Oracle Innovation Forum
The Smart Manufacturing Experience
Tuft's Gordon Institute
Nevada Economic Development Forum
Northeastern University
ISA Smart Manufacturing
Clarkson University

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lasting impact!

books

Written specifically for students, parents, and teachers!These books introduce those with no personal experience of manufacturing to the field, without the confusing jargon and needless complexity. We focus more on the 'why' than the 'how' with this series.Recognized by the American Legacy, Purdue University, and NYC Big Book Awards!In distribution partnership with Siemens Digital Industries, The Girl Scouts, The ASME, and more!

online

podcasts

Check out some of the podcast I have been a guest on to learn more about my approach, style, and content!Featured on The Manufacturing Executive, Spiro, Direkin, OM Podcast, Siemens Digital Industries, Keepin' the Lights On!, The Kula Ring, and more!Hear them all at Listen Notes!

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Let's Get Started

Contact us Today!

I am always willing to discuss your event to bring the message of Smart Manufacturing to life!Let's schedule a 20 minute, free, no obligation strategy call to discuss your manufacturing workforce needs!

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