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FMG 20 – Imagining a Different Future

May 8, 2025 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

Manufacturing plays an incredibly critical role in shaping the future success of nations around the world. Here in the USA, we are poised to change what that future might look like. Nearly 30 years ago, I was inspired by computer games. Games by Id Software and Blizzard captured my attention for days, weeks, months on end. The silver lining was early on (e.g. the Doom days). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Gemba, Manufacturing Tagged With: #gemba, Five Minute Gemba

FMG No. 19 – Stretch Goals and Time with AI

April 29, 2025 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

Using AI

I recently "vibe coded" (described what I wanted an app to do in plain language, and an AI tool wrote the actual code for me) an app I use every single day, all day, to work smarter and faster. I opened Cursor, described the need in plain English, and let it do its thing while I was guiding the effort. If that sounds impossible, remember how quickly tool-chains evolved around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Gemba Tagged With: AI, AI copilot, continuous improvement, Cursor IDE, Data as Currency, Decimal to DMS, Feynman breaks, Five Minute Gemba, Grok3, Kaizen, Lean, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Night-Shift learning, personal productivity, Python, Right Triangle Solver, vibe coding

FMG No. 17 – AI as a Tool for Professional Development

March 28, 2025 by Joe Hackman

I recently merged another topic into our website, Getting Started with AI in Manufacturing. If AI is new to you, that article is geared towards reluctant, casual and other people looking to get started using LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Grok3. Knowing the manufacturing community has some very sensitive issues around trade secrets, controlled materials, etc. I emphasized … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Gemba Tagged With: #gemba, AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Large Language Models (LLM), professional development

Getting Started with AI in Manufacturing

March 27, 2025 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

AI has already become indispensable for many of us. I definitely understand reluctance on the subject. What do business people hate most about AI? Let's find out, with some help from Grok3! This article is geared towards reluctant and casual users of AI and those looking to get started. As always, we will emphasize issues that matter most to manufacturers, because we live and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Business Operations, Manufacturing Tagged With: 3D printing AI, AI for beginners, AI hallucination, AI in business, AI in Manufacturing, AI privacy risks, AI productivity tips, AI safety tips, AI search engine, business frustrations with AI, data privacy, Deepseek risks, Digital Transformation, Grok 3, job displacement, manufacturing software, Manufacturing Technology, repetitive tasks AI, shop floor AI, Smart Manufacturing

2025 Relaunch of the Five Minute Gemba

January 16, 2025 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

Welcome back! After a hiatus, I am excited to reintroduce the Five Minute Gemba newsletter. As we step in to 2025, I want to share some reflections, news, and set the tone for the new year for the newsletter and beyond. Reflections on 2024, LLM Influence Last year I discovered a powerful ally, what I dubbed my "best $20 a month employee" aka ChatGPT. I then started working … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, News Tagged With: AI in Manufacturing, Creativity in Manufacturing, Gemba Chats, Gemba Live, Industrial Innovation, Large Language Models (LLM), Manufacturing Community, Manufacturing Trends 2025, Problem-Solving in Manufacturing, Productivity Tools, Smart Manufacturing, Virtual Manufacturing Events

Unified Name Space (UNS): Future-Proofing Manufacturing for the AI Era

December 19, 2024 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

In manufacturing, data isn’t just information—it’s a potential treasure trove of insights. With advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and neural networks become more approachable, preparing to manage and integrate data effectively today is crucial. At Managed Solutions, we’ve built our reputation bridging IT and OT systems including ERP and MES … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Business Operations, CIMCO, Industry 4.0


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