Lucia Rahilly

Carolyn, let's start with some context.

The return of manufacturing to the U.S.

is all over the headlines, but we do tend to think more about job loss than about job openings in factory work.

Talk to us about that supply-demand mismatch in the U.S.

So full disclosure, we at McKinsey partnered with you in helping to grapple with that talent shortage in U.S.

manufacturing.

And in fact, you collaborated with Tyler as part of that partnership.

Tell us a bit about that work and specifically the impact that the Manufacturing Institute aspires to create.

Acknowledging that automation has had some effect on the availability of manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

historically,

What are some of the positive effects of tech on factory work?

For example, on reducing attrition.

The paradox that's implicit in what you're saying is that technology necessitates upskilling, but does it also make it easier for manufacturers to engage in the upskilling process?

Let's close with your outlook on the sector.

What makes you excited about manufacturing today and makes you feel that folks entering into the manufacturing workforce now could actually achieve as much as or even more than success?

say your grandfather did.

Carolyn, thanks so much for joining us today.

Thanks so much for listening.

I'm Lucia Rahilly with Brian Hancock and Brooke Weddle.

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