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“Tomorrowist” Podcast Episode

The Future of US Manufacturing: AI, Workforce Gaps, and Generational Shifts

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Automation and generational shifts are redefining the future of U.S. manufacturing — and the leaders who act now will shape the talent and competitiveness of the next decade. In this conversation with Don Buckner, president and CEO of MadeInUSA.com, we explore what it takes to invest in your people, strengthen blue-collar workforce pipelines, and empower the next generation of manufacturing talent.

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    Don Buckner is an American serial entrepreneur and innovator. He is President and CEO of MadeInUSA.com. 

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