Operational Excellence
Reimagining the Workforce for a Modern World
Reimagining the Workforce for a Modern World Pictured from left: Luther Ingram, David Logan, Jon Neff, Lloyd Avram From advanced robotics to cleanroom environments to data analytics, AI and sustainable production, today’s manufacturing careers look nothing like those from generations past. At the Atlanta Business Chronicle “Made In Georgia” event September 25, GAM President and…
Read MoreWant to experience the value of GAM membership? Just ask for it.
Want to experience the value of GAM membership? Just ask for it. Earlier this year, GAM staff sent a satisfaction survey to members. What we got back was inspiring. 100% of our members said they value GAM’s advocacy for the industry. And 100% would recommend GAM membership to other manufacturers. Drilling deeper, 90% said our…
Read MoreManufacturing Workers Make the Difference: A Workforce Adapting to Change
Manufacturing Workers Make the Difference: A Workforce Adapting to Change Eighty years ago, British author and futurist H.G. Wells, famously wrote, “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” Wells was writing about the brutal, binary nature of evolution: Life either figures out a way to survive or it dies. But given today’s…
Read MoreAnd the Oscar goes to…
And the Oscar goes to… Rats. We didn’t win. GAM was recently nominated for the “Association of the Year” award by the Council of State Manufacturing Associations – or “COSMA”. The Council is comprised of trade groups like GAM that lead advocacy for manufacturing in 49 states. COSMA meets annually and is organized by the…
Read MorePutting Excellence into Operational Excellence
Putting Excellence into Operational Excellence The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) hosted its first-ever Operational Excellence Conference June 13 – 15. Nearly 170 manufacturers, associates and stakeholders attended. The event was held at the Cloudland Resort near LaFayette and included a tour of the world-class GE/Roper manufacturing facility, extensive discussion on many critical manufacturing topics,…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages Rough estimate: Over the course of my work life, I have attended over 10,000 meetings – ranging from one-hour staff sessions to multi-day blow-out conferences. That’s a lot of meetings. To quote former President Biden, “No joke.” I can remember the worst of them. An epic yelling…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers
GAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor GAM is delighted that Sean Taylor, CEO, Smith + Howard, will be attending our Spring Meeting to deliver a keynote presentation and moderate an expert panel on succession planning for manufacturers. Smith +…
Read MoreFrom Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape
From Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape For almost thirty years I’ve worked in technology in Georgia. Beginning in the 1990’s, I worked on some of the largest web and digital properties, like CNN, Coca Cola, and the NBA. In 2019 I had the opportunity to begin looking at how augmented and virtual…
Read MoreFull Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing
Full Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing GAM staff, members, and assorted dignitaries at GAM Day 2025. In the 125-year history of GAM, there has never been a March like this. Let me give you a quick recap. March 5th was GAM Day in the State Capitol. Over 75 GAM members and…
Read More125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM!
125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM! A lot has changed in 125 years, and not just the name of the Association. It’s 1901. Members of the newly formed Georgia Industrial Association gather at their first annual meeting to reflect on the inaugural year. Bowler hats, top hats, hoop skirts and parasols are everywhere. I’ve seen the…
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