One Pour Problems Accelerating Adoption: Driving Innovation and Resilience in Manufacturing
Mar 3, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer and former general manager at Cary Manufacturing, reveals how automation is transforming manufacturing jobs without eliminating human talent. He shares insights on combating misconceptions about automation, discussing its potential to improve job quality and increase wages. Paul emphasizes the importance of workforce training and upskilling to meet technological advancements. Plus, he explores how state grants can facilitate digital transformation and enhance competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.
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Field-First State Manufacturing Strategy
- Connecticut created a Chief Manufacturing Officer role to actively support and grow its manufacturing sector.
- Paul Lavoie used a field-first “L4 Tour” to listen, learn, and link manufacturers to resources and programs.
Change The Narrative To Grow Talent
- Paul focuses on changing the narrative to highlight manufacturing's positive realities and opportunities.
- Positive culture and optimism help attract talent and grow the industry faster than focusing on negatives.
Train Before You Automate
- Train people first, then adopt automation and AI to augment workers, not replace them.
- Upskill and reskill continuously so an AI-enabled worker outperforms one who isn't.