October is Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin, and this year there’s even more to celebrate — the launch of NEW Manufacturing Insights, a podcast produced in collaboration between Insight on Manufacturing and the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, with technical support from Woodward Radio Group.
NEW Manufacturing Insights will bring Northeast Wisconsin’s rich industrial heritage to the forefront, drawing attention to the growth and innovation in the sector. Hosted by IOM Editor Kate Bruns and NEWMA Executive Director Ann Franz, the weekly podcast highlights issues, challenges and opportunities for manufacturers in the region.
“Ultimately, manufacturing leaders in the New North are challenged by talent and addressing that is NEWMA’s primary objective,” Bruns says. “But creating attractive places to work in manufacturing also means bolstering education, embracing technology and sustainability and handling those back office challenges we report on in IOM every other month.”
As longtime collaborators with access to key manufacturing insights, IOM and NEWMA are leveraging their resources to further build the region’s strong manufacturing base.
“Ann’s and my hope is that this new format will help people in our manufacturing community get up to date quickly each week, maybe while they are walking the dog or doing laundry or commuting,” Bruns says. “Our goal is to provide an interesting overview of the latest issues and happenings, and then of course NEWMA and IOM are both there to provide more if they want to dive deeper.”
Episodes will highlight NEWMA and Insight programming and events, provide a behind-the-scenes look at IOM cover stories and features, and provide leadership tips to strengthen businesses, grow networks and advance careers.
“We’re hoping that, in each episode, we’ll be able to bring listeners a leadership tip they can use,” Bruns says. “We are also excited about the guests and sponsors we have lined up. It’s been great to see the enthusiasm from our community already about participating in this podcast.”
Industry stakeholders, students and anyone with an interest in manufacturing will find NEW Manufacturing Insights an essential addition to their listening library. Learn more and find episodes beginning Oct. 5 at insightonbusiness.com/podcasts or download wherever you get your podcasts.
