Operational Excellence
2024 Pre-Election Legislative Update
2024 Pre-Election Legislative Update GAM is the only organization in Georgia exclusively representing the state’s manufacturing industry and GAM members receive exclusive access to our government affairs insights. GAM members: Click here to the pre-election update from GAM’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Brittney Hull. HAVING TROUBLE LOGGING IN? LET US KNOW
Read MoreBeneficial Intelligence
Beneficial Intelligence GAM Vice President of Workforce Innovation Stephanie Scearce presents at the Georgia Senate and House Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence GAM’s mission is to be “visible, vocal and vital” – the three “V’s” as we like to say. Put another way, this means GAM is driven to be seen and heard advocating…
Read MoreGAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable
GAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable Recently Governor Brian Kemp hosted the 2nd Annual Governor’s Workforce Summit, and as with the inaugural meeting in 2023, GAM was invited to send an executive leader from one of our members companies to speak for manufacturers. GAM Board Member Josh Hall, Vice President of Manufacturing at Engineered Floors,…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Council August meeting Summary
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Council August meeting Summary As last reported to our membership, GAM launched a new Council in July called, “Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (“AI/I”). In its first meeting, members discussed the collective issues and areas of interest that pertain to AI and innovation. The list was long, but discussion funneled the many…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Council has inaugural meeting
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Council has inaugural meeting First Meeting Recap and Next Steps On July 23, GAM hosted its inaugural Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (“AI/I”) Council meeting. Nearly 20 GAM members participated Both the AI/I Council, and our recently launched Operational Excellence (OE) council, are completely new to GAM. The Association now boasts six,…
Read MoreGAM is Connecting members
GAM is Connecting members LOGIN TO GAM CONNECT GAM Connect is a new platform for members. During the past 14 months I’ve been with GAM, I’ve had the pleasure of engaging with many of you, but I also know that we have so many more amazing members that I have yet to meet, so introductions…
Read MoreWhat have your Associations done for you lately?
What have your Associations done for you lately? At our recent Workforce Seminar, GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram shared the ways that GAM delivers member value. GAM works for manufacturers. Over breakfast at a recent GAM conference, a manufacturing executive leaned over and told me he cancelled his memberships in other associations to “double…
Read MoreManufacturing Matters
Manufacturing Matters Members of Leadership Savannah toured Gulfstream’s showroom. GAM speaks for manufacturers. A couple of weeks ago, Gulfstream invited me to speak with Leadership Savannah about Georgia’s manufacturing industry. Gulfstream is a valued member of GAM. Leadership Savannah is a program administered by the Savannah Chamber to provide local leaders with learning experiences that…
Read MoreLeaders Gathered There.
Leaders Gathered There. GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram was joined by (from L to R): Stuart Countess, President & CEO, KIA Georgia; Tim Baucom, President & CEO, Shaw Industries; and Patrick Lenz, President & COO, Toyo Tires North America Manufacturing. We’re all in this together. GAM recently hosted its major 2024 Spring Meeting. Based…
Read MoreGAM goes to SFI
GAM goes to SFI GAM members tour the Smart Factory Institute in Chattanooga to learn more about improving the manufacturing process through AI. Over 50 GAM members from 27 companies participated in the tour of SFI in January. SFI’s goal is to provide manufacturers with connections, collaborative relationships, and certifications for improving manufacturing processes including…
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