Cynthia Hutchison talks manufacturing capabilities and workforce development

As the CEO of the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Cynthia Hutchison leads efforts to engage the national manufacturing ecosystem through local, national, and international projects and activities that accelerate the transition toward advanced manufacturing.

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Cynthia directs programming that helps shape the global agenda on the future of production, strengthens the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in the United States, and marries new technology and processes with valuable, tried manufacturing practices.

Among her many awards, Hutchison was named a Crain’s Detroit Business 2019 Notable Women in STEM, a Michiganian of the Year by the Detroit News in 2007, and one of Woman’s Day Magazine’s “Women Who Inspire Us” in 2006. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Communications from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

In this episode of the Alcott Global Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce podcast, host Rushit Shah talks to Cynthia about the following:

  • How was Automation Alley introduced to the World Economic Forum
  • Building out the executive committee and establishing a national center
  • The three pillars of USC4AM- innovation, sustainability, and inclusion- and their ongoing projects
  • Workforce challenges in manufacturing, specifically in the USA
  • Supporting companies and how to help them face challenges
  • Valuing authenticity and accelerating opportunities

For more podcasts in this series, visit the Alcott Global website.