As strategic forces push manufacturing back to America, one obstacle threatens progress: finding the right people with the right skills. Before new factories can produce anything, they must be built—requiring a new generation of skilled tradespeople such as electricians, welders, and technicians. And once these modern facilities are operational, companies report an unexpected challenge: the biggest talent gaps aren’t just technical, but also in core soft skills like leadership, critical thinking, and communication. Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens as they welcome Alan Amling and Darrell Edwards from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville to explore a practical approach to developing a comprehensive workforce from the ground up. Learn what it truly takes to build, staff, and sustain the next generation of American manufacturing.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly become part of everyday life. Connected devices are changing the way we live and work. Organizations in almost every industry sector are looking to IoT to transform the way their operations, deliver new products and services, and serve their customers. During this webinar, Bob Slevin with OpenText will join Scott Luton and Greg White and discuss how new developments in IoT can assist in leveraging tactical IoT-sourced data to realize a strategic advantage and deliver adaptive and resilient supply chain operations.