The Manufacturing Fix Podcast

Marketing Tips for Manufacturers - Facebook Edition

On this episode, Marketing Specialist Sara Wevik talks about best practices manufacturers should use on Facebook.   Follow South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdmanufacturing/ [https://www.facebook.com/sdmanufacturing/] Instagram: sdmanufacturing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdmanufacturing [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdmanufacturing]

Leadership Therapist - Scott Carbonera

Author of The Manager's Guide to Employee Engagement, and consultant to AT&T, Wal-Mart and more, Scott Carbonara is often referred to as the leadership therapist. His biggest goal is to ignite and inspire companies greatest asset - their people.  Scott shares his insight and strategy to help get your company culture up to par. We talk about how to find great employees and elevate the ones you have. Join us today as we dive into the needs of employees and beyond.  To learn more about Scott Carbonara please visit: https://leadershiptherapist.com [https://leadershiptherapist.com] To get help with your manufacturing  business, find us at sdmanufacturing.com [sdmanufacturing.com]

Data Security What You Need to Know

Hackers and information breeches are becoming everyday news. Today on the show we welcome Michelle Socia. Michelle is a Risk Managment Consultant for Marsh & McLennan Agency and has year of experience in helping keep customers data safe. Today's episode is a must listen for anyone in manufacturing.  If you want to learn more you can reach Michelle at - michelle.socia@marshmma.com [michelle.socia@marshmma.com] If you want to talk with MTS about your security needs, visit, sdmanufacturing.com [https://sdmanufacturing.com]  Lastly, don't forget to join us in Watertown or Rapid City for our upcoming summits. Click here for more information!  [https://sdmanufacturing.com/events/2019summit-1/]

Automate Your Operations

Today on the show we have Travis Thiex, our automation expert at MTS in Sioux Falls. He is going to share with us a few pro tips on automating and how you can implement it at your facility.  Travis will touch on the benefits of automating and different ways you can automate that may not be out of your price range!  He's got a wealth of robotic knowledge and can help you assess if you are ready to automate.  Ready to scale your business? Automation may be the key.  Questions for Travis? Contact him at Travis.Thiex@usd.edu [travis.thiex@usd.edu].

Training Within Industry, proven strategies to improve efficiency, skills and company culture

Welcome back to the Manufacturing Fix! On today's episode, two of our business advisors, Keith Deibert and Kellie Ecker discuss Training Within Industry (TWI) solutions. We start with some history, current applications and how you can achieve greater operational success. You’ll learn how TWI can help address the skills gap many companies face and how it can improve your job methods. We hope you enjoy today's show!  More information can be found at: www.sdmanufacturing.com [https://www.sdmanufacturing.com]