Let's Talk Manufacturing EP07: Are the Terminators Coming?

"Let's Talk Manufacturing: is part of the "Let's Talk Business South Carolina" network of B2B talk shows. It is an audio podcast and a YouTube video series -- hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins. Today's episode is presented by AFL. 

Episodes feature industry outlooks, conversations on trending advanced manufacturing topics, and interviews with industry executives and thought leaders. All episodes are produced in conjunction with the SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership and recorded at the Drum Creative Studio. 

Guests on today's episode:
Mike Demos, OpExChange coordinator at the SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership, shares how OpExChange members share best practices and serve as a valuable resource in times of need.

Christy Hilyer, vice president at Malone Workforce Solutions, talks about the importance of farming out staffing solutions to save time and resources.

Andy Kurtz, founder and CEO at the tech solutions firm Kopis, provides insight on how generative AI is being used in manufacturing facilities to supplement industry knowledge as Boomers continue to retire. Generative AI is becoming so commonplace, could it actually replace human workers? PLUS: Are the Terminators coming?!

Each episode also appears on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkbusiness.rickjenkins

If you know of someone qualified to be a guest on the show, send an email to the show's host, Rick Jenkins: rjenkins@letstalkbusinesssc.com.

Thanks for listening.

Chapters

• 2:55 Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator, SCMEP
• 13:37 Christy Hilyer, VP, Malone Workforce Solutions
• 26:54 Andy Kurtz, Founder and CEO, Kopis
• 40:15 Are the Terminators Coming?