When it comes to the business landscape, there are many people out there who offer advice on how to do things better. However, some people are far better to handle this kind of role.

A recent article from Cerasis featured an interview with Mike Monnier. He has been in the manufacturing industry sector for decades, working for small companies and larger enterprises, holding every role from "go-for" to supervising assembly plants to working in new product development. This provides him a unique perspective when it comes to manufacturing.

"Manufacturers do all kinds of really cool things that most people don't get to see," Monnier said. "We haven't done a good job of promoting ourselves (the manufacturing industry) as a viable career path. Thankfully, that is changing and a lot of smart people are recognizing what goes on in our facilities."

One of the most interesting pieces of information he talked about is the amount of weight he puts on the human factor in manufacturing. First, he covers the "graying workforce" and calls it the biggest obstacle that is facing the industry today. There is a knowledge transfer that is lacking as the Baby Boomers retire and Millennials attempt to replace them.

He also highlighted the importance of being an active participant in the sector. By leading and not sitting back, companies can network and look for different ways to improve their overall operations.

The manufacturing industry is changing rapidly and businesses need to be able to adopt if they want to succeed. By using a manufacturing business software solution, any company will be able to improve its overall operations.