Industry 4.0

SMART
MANUFACTURING
MADE SIMPLE

I'm Mike Nager, a recognized Industry 4.0 thought leader and author of several books that bridge the gap between manufacturing technology and people.I help manufacturing leaders become workplace heroes by solving their most pressing talent challenges. During my career in automation, I helped over 500 manufacturers compete globally.Since 2012, I've leveraged this background to address workforce skilling, upskilling, and reskilling needs across nearly 200 educational and training projects across North America.My unique expertise bridges the gap between today's talent shortages and tomorrow's technology demands.My jargon-free methodology empowers you to make confident workforce decisions that align with your manufacturing goals and Industry 4.0 advancements.Industrial Insights LLC provides tailored Keynote Presentations, Interactive Workshops, Needs Surveys, and Strategic Consulting Services designed to make you the champion of workforce transformation in your organization.Ready to solve your manufacturing talent challenges?

Outreach!

keynotes

Specializing in introducing non-technical audience to the new world of Smart Manufacturing? I specialize in making the complex simple!Learn why manufacturers struggle to find talent. (No, you are not alone!)Why growing your talent is your only option!How to take action today to secure your workforce for tomorrow!Past Keynote Events
Nevada Economic Development Forum
Montreal I4.0 Manufacturing Conference
SMX Smart Automotive Summit
INCMonterrey

Deeper dive

workshops

Explore not just with presentations but with interactive activities like:Industry 4.0 Bingo
Readiness Assessment Quiz
Pin the Technology Game
and much more!Find out how industry and education can move the Smart Manufacturing workforce in the right direction today!Past Workshop Events
West Virginia University Educator's Industry 4.0 Summit
Owensboro Technical College Smart Manufacturing Workshop
Cloverpark College Smart Manufacturing Workshop
Ontario Board of Professional Engineering Workshop
Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Engaging

Workshops across the USA, Canada, and Mexico produced engaging conversations and changed how participants think about Smart Manufacturing and Workforce issues.Past Events
TEC Talk, Guadalajara
IME East, New York
The Oracle Innovation Forum
The Smart Manufacturing Experience
Tuft's Gordon Institute
Temple University
Northeastern University
ISA Smart Manufacturing
Clarkson University

lasting impact!

books

Written specifically for students, parents, and teachers!These books introduce those with no personal experience of manufacturing to the field, without the confusing jargon and needless complexity. We focus more on the 'why' than the 'how' with this series.Recognized by the American Legacy, Purdue University, and NYC Big Book Awards!In distribution partnership with Siemens Digital Industries, The Girl Scouts, The ASME, and more!

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podcasts

Check out some of the podcast I have been a guest on to learn more about my approach, style, and content!Featured on The Manufacturing Executive, Spiro, Direkin, OM Podcast, Siemens Digital Industries, Keepin' the Lights On!, The Kula Ring, and more!Hear them all at Listen Notes!

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I am always willing to discuss your event to bring the message of Smart Manufacturing to life!Let's schedule a 20 minute, free, no obligation strategy call to discuss your manufacturing workforce needs!

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