What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
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What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
Episode 7 - Ryan Borgerding: From Machines to People The Future of Manufacturing (Part 2)
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
30 minutes
9 months ago
Episode 7 - Ryan Borgerding: From Machines to People The Future of Manufacturing (Part 2)
The conversation revolves around the critical need for manufacturing companies to shift their focus from hiring for immediate needs toward investing in employees' long-term careers. By recognizing the value of character over traditional skills, bridging gaps between management and operational realities, and developing leadership, firms can foster talent retention and build thriving teams. • The need for quality talent over mere numbers • Importance of transferable skills from other ind...
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
