Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Jessica Ingle: Continually Improving

March 22, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Jessica Ingle is like a lot

Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers

March 16, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Sarah Dvorak didn’t

Team meeting on the plastic recycling factory

The One Workforce Attraction and Retention Strategy You Probably Haven’t Considered

March 1, 2023

Matt Fieldman

Here at America Works, we’re all about workforce innovation. We know that the existing workforce development system isn’t working as efficiently as it could, so

Bernadine Hawes and advanced manufacturing

Bernadine Hawes: My Manufacturing Story

February 28, 2023

Bernadine Hawes

This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. I didn’t start out even

Asia Dillon: Making a Name for Herself as a Manufacturer

February 24, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Asia Dillon is not your

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Sweet Grass Dairy

February 22, 2023

Katie Rapp

People who really want to know where their food comes from often turn to small food manufacturers. Jessica Little, co-owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville

Rodney Reddic: Helping Texas Manufacturers Succeed

February 16, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. For more than 20 years, Rodney

Business Continuity Plans: Lessons Learned From Puerto Rico

February 15, 2023

Francisco Garcia

The pandemic and subsequent supply chain disruptions have been harsh reminders of the need for manufacturers to create or update their business continuity plan

Toyin Kolawole: Lifelong Entrepreneur and Founder of Iya Foods

February 7, 2023

This blog is the first in a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Toyin Kolawole is the

Two female scientist looking at human brain model 3D printing

Revolutionizing American Manufacturing

February 2, 2023

Katie Rapp

A major focus of the current administration is revitalizing American manufacturing, and new technologies are changing the way things are made. Manufacturing

Young worker giving presentation in front of whiteboard in a factory.

The 2023 Workforce Development Word of the Year is …

January 25, 2023

Matt Fieldman

As 2022 came to a close, I was as amazed as I am every year by all the “___ of the Year” lists. It seems like every media outlet creates its own list of the