Manufacturing: Labor and the Future of Work

Peggy Smedley and Steve Clarke, president, Teresa Hayes, human resources manager, and Nathanael Forgy, operating technician apprentice, Logan Aluminum, talk about the labor shortage in manufacturing and how we got here. They each discuss the importance of manufacturing and opportunities for workers. They also discuss: How to inspire the future generations and bring talent in the door. The impact of mentors in manufacturing. The role of technology and automation in manufacturing. logan-aluminum.com  (7/22/25 - 929) What You Might Have Missed:  Smarter Manufacturing with Gen AI The New World of Manufacturing The History of Industrial Automation IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Steve Clarke, Teresa Hayes, Nathanael Forgy, Logan Aluminum This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.