Manufacturing

Entrepreneurs are considered “agents of change”. They have the ability to “change the way we live and work. Their innovations may improve standards of living, create jobs and contribute to a growing economy”. (Investopedia) How might you be an “agent of change” in this sector?

The United Nations has categorized the many challenges we face globally and has developed 17 Global Sustainable Development goals .

How might the Manufacturing Industry be able to best support one or more of these goals?

Equity is described as “freedom from bias or favoritism”. (Merriam-Webster). What inequities do you see in the Manufacturing sector and how might we help to ensure equity in this sector?

Equity is described as “freedom from bias or favoritism”. (Merriam-Webster). What inequities do you see in the Manufacturing sector and how might we help to ensure equity in this sector?

The current trend towards creating “smart factories” is being termed Industry 4.0.

How might companies take advantage of this Industry 4.0 to create new career opportunities?

Our world is constantly changing to develop more efficient and safer ways to complete tasks by incorporating robotics systems. (Trends in Industrial Robotics to Watch in 2020)

How can we incorporate robotics to support this sector while maintaining employment opportunities

There is a constantly Evolving Definition Of Work-Life Balance, especially with a greater emphasis being put on work-life balance.

How might we support employers in the Manufacturing Industry to support this balance for their employees?

The recent pandemic has drastically impacted all industries due to risk of spread.

How might the Manufacturing industry adjust to reduce the risks for their employees?

Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in the Manufacturing Industry. (10 Ways AI Is Improving Manufacturing In 2020)

How can we incorporate Artificial Intelligence to support this sector while maintaining employment opportunities?

Traditional manufacturing has been the creation of an object through the removal of material by milling, machining, carving, or shaping. The growing use of Additive Manufacturing has changed the complexity of products available for consumers.

How might we ensure that product quality and longevity is maintained through these methods for safe use?