This year, the world of advanced manufacturing has faced challenges, breakthroughs, and incredible strides forward. From navigating supply chain disruptions to embracing cutting-edge technologies, the industry has proven its resilience and innovation time and time again.

On Forge Ahead, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with some of the brightest minds and boldest leaders shaping the future of manufacturing. In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights—the ideas, insights, and inspiration that defined this year.

So, whether you’re in the factory, the lab, or the boardroom, join us as we celebrate the people and progress driving advanced manufacturing into the future.

Welcome to Forge Ahead! In today's episode, we are excited to have Jared Mogan, VP of Talent Services at MAU, with us. With over a decade of experience at MAU, Jared brings deep expertise in recruitment strategies, bolstered by his SHRM-CP and PHR certifications. His commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is evident through his partnership with GirlUp GVL. Join us as we explore how generational differences are reshaping recruitment, examine the talent flywheel's influence on customer experience, and discuss innovative strategies poised to redefine the manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

In today's episode, we are excited to have Terry Dunn with PML Jared Mogan, VP of Operations at MAU, with us. With over a decade of experience at MAU, Jared brings deep expertise in recruitment strategies, bolstered by his SHRM-CP and PHR certifications. His commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is evident through his partnership with GirlUp GVL. Join us as we explore how generational differences reshape recruitment, examine the talent flywheel's influence on customer experience, and discuss innovative strategies to redefine the manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

Welcome to Forge Ahead! In this episode, we're excited to feature Terry Dunn, President of Positive Management Leadership, Inc. Terry's diverse career spans the retail and newspaper industries, as well as television journalism. With over thirty years in executive roles at major companies like General Electric and Kraft, Terry is an expert in change management and cultivating positive workplace environments. In this episode, we delve into building a resilient workplace culture amid periods of change, focusing on strategies like proactive communication, fostering adaptability, and empowering leadership to navigate and thrive through transitions. Join us for a deep dive into creating a workplace that not only endures change but leverages it for growth.

In this episode, host Alana Davis sits down with Stephanie Scearce, Vice President of Workforce Innovation for the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). Together, they explore the evolution of the manufacturing workforce over the past decade and recent years. Discover how technology is reshaping the industry, the most in-demand skills, and the innovative steps companies are taking to bridge the skills gap. Plus, gain insights into GAM’s mission and why Georgia stands out in the manufacturing landscape. Join us for a deep dive on the future of the manufacturing workforce.

In this episode, we have Jim Sheehan, a seasoned expert with 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. We chat about the latest recruitment trends, the challenges of finding skilled labor, and some effective strategies for attracting top talent. Jim also shares how Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is changing the industry and setting it up for future success.

In the inaugural episode of MAU's video series, Forge Ahead, Randy Hatcher, CEO of MAU, Inc. sat down with Andrew Dietz, Partner at Creativeinfluence.io, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of the manufacturing workforce. With over 50 years of experience, Hatcher has been at the forefront of innovative manufacturing and supply chain solutions.