The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
Training Your Workforce to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges
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Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo & Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Luncheon
October 1, 2025 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
The manufacturing industry is on the brink of its fourth evolution, where high-tech innovations, digitalization, and data-driven strategies are revolutionizing the way we operate. As manufacturers across the United States dive into Industry 4.0, there's never been a better time to invest in Smart Factory Technology and elevate your competitive edge! Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow manufacturing professionals and engage with leading technology vendors showcasing groundbreaking solutions designed to supercharge your productivity, enhance quality, and boost reliability in your production processes.
Don’t miss the Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo, where cutting-edge ideas and technologies converge, and the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Luncheon at the TN Made Exposition Center in Lebanon, TN.
Lunch & Learn:
Team Skills: The Foundation of Effective Team
October 7, 2025 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Team building is crucial to an efficient workforce and employee retention, yet it can be difficult for businesses to encourage a culture of teamwork. After completing this course, participants will be able to build better work relationships within the team and promote more effective communication between team members. This course sets the foundation for effective teams by delving into the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. The remainder of the course focuses on trust and the relationship to respect and credibility. This course incorporates a related team building activity.
Leading the Smart Factory Worker
September 23 | 11:30am - 4:00pm
Leading the Smart Factory Worker explores the shifting workforce dynamics in Industry 4.0, where technical expertise and digital proficiency are essential for success. Participants will examine the significant changes in workforce design, employee experience, and talent management strategies needed to build and sustain a high-performing team in modern manufacturing. Drawing on research from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and the Smart Factory Institute, this course provides the insights necessary to support, manage, and optimize a workforce capable of thriving in an increasingly digital and automated industry.
We are Peak Performance
About PeakPerformance
Peak Performance is devoted to assisting clients in achieving operational excellence and improving business performance by providing consulting and workforce development training services to businesses across many industries.
Striving for operational excellence is one of the most important contributors to an organization’s sustainable performance and growth.
Peak Performance understands that a training program is not a one-size-fits-all. Our services are unique as we build our clients’ training from the ground up, customizing the training to our clients’ needs while using real world simulations and experienced instructors from the manufacturing industry.
Achieving peak performance provides the following benefits:
An effective approach to business operations.
An organization that consistently realizes sustainable growth and increasing valuation.
A productive and innovative workforce.
Our Operational Excellence
Services Encompass Nine Dimensions
The journey to achieving peak performance begins with a framework for developing an operational excellence strategy.
FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
The journey to peak performance for any operation begins with a foundational set of skills that employees can build upon and serves as a basis for supporting additional learning. We offer a solid set of skills training that will not only benefit your entire organization but will also drive the personal success of individual team members.
ADVANCED OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
Today’s industrial revolution is requiring manufacturers to have advanced skills in innovation, digital systems and supply chain network. We understand this need and offer an array of customized training that will equip your employees with a refined set of skills to stay competitive in the global marketplace.
PEAK PERFORMANCE OPERATIONS
Essential leadership skills are the pinnacle of creating a workplace that elevates all aspects of a manufacturing operation. Achieve peak performance by developing your employees’ skill sets that are necessary to lead and manage in today’s global environments.
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We use customized, modular training offered with flexible schedules to meet business needs, as well as ongoing follow-ups to track improvements.
Our Industrial Skills Services Encompass Four Segments
Today’s production systems require knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Technologies.
Peak Performance uses Industry experts to upskill your workforce in ever increasing complex manufacturing systems through our Industrial Skills training which provides customized hands-on application training in Control Systems, Electro-Mechanics, Mechanical CAD and Mechatronics.
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