Despite the allure of working at the forefront of the latest and greatest technologies, there is a well-known skills gap facing the manufacturing industry. This represents a huge opportunity for workforce entrants and those looking to advance their careers. Especially for women. In fact, women constitute one of U.S. manufacturing’s largest pools of untapped talent. According to latest Women in Manufacturing Report from Deloitte, The Manufacturing Institute and APICS, gender diversity benefits a manufacturing firm through improved ability to innovate, higher return on equity (ROE), and increased profitability. And some manufacturers are placing significant efforts behind recruiting women.
I’m a testament to the fact that manufacturing can be a rewarding career path for women, both financially and personally. I’ve worked in the automotive supply chain for over 30 years. Before I joined my current company, QAD, I worked at a number of giant, successful manufacturing organizations like General Motors, Ford and Johnson Controls. My job as director of automotive takes me all over the world and exposes me to the very latest in manufacturing science, technology and strategy.
For me, it’s all about connecting the supply chain. Advanced technologies like machine learning, AI, Industrial IoT, robotic processing automation, data lakes, cybersecurity and more, are creating a totally new world in manufacturing. This new, modern world is all about connecting and analyzing data quickly to prevent and solve problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
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