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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

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


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