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The Jane Addams Resource Corp. (JARC) reported that in 2024, students in their manufacturing program had an average household income of under $12,000. Two Chicago programs are working to attract and cultivate the next generation of manufacturing talent.

ETQ just released the second annual global survey, the ETQ Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing. CEO Vick Vaishnavi sat down with Quality Managing Editor Michelle Bangert to discuss the study's interesting insights.

Recently, I ordered gym clothes online using an AI's size recommendation based on my past purchases, which suggested a "medium." Trusting the technology, I placed the order, but the clothes didn’t fit. While this was a minor inconvenience for me, it sparked a thought: What if such inaccuracies occurred in manufacturing?

After 12 years in nondestructive testing education, it's clear that a major weakness is the lack of industry guidance for on-the-job training in NDT. While guidelines exist for formal classroom training, standardized on-the-job training (OJT) requirements are still lacking.

It’s 8 p.m., story time before bed, and you sigh as your child picks “Goodnight Moon” again. At first glance, it seems like a simple tale of saying goodnight to objects in the “great green room.” However, a closer look reveals it as a complex world of materials testing.

The issue arises from differing perspectives on facts and opinions regarding a situation and its consequences. Ultimately, it’s a choice between the costs of taking action and remaining inactive.

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Digital twins, once a concept of speculative fiction, are now essential in manufacturing and quality control. These virtual replicas of physical assets enable organizations to simulate and optimize processes, allowing for precise predictions and error detection far beyond traditional trial-and-error methods.

Tash R. Baksh has over 20 years of international experience in operational management, including medical devices. He holds three ASQ certifications.

Training has transformed into learning, with Learning Management Solutions (LMS) replacing traditional training management systems. The American Management Association (AMA) now offers Corporate Learning Solutions to help employees develop the skills needed to achieve business goals.