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Episode: Bill Good on Automation, Digitization and Building the No. 1 U.S. Appliance Manufacturer
Description: Bill Good, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at GE Appliances, discusses how the company rose to the number one spot in U.S. appliance manufacturing — not simply through scale, but through a deliberate strategy centered on automation, digitization and reshoring. Good explains how GE Appliances is investing in advanced robotics, virtual production planning and real-time data visibility to modernize its plants and strengthen domestic production. From piloting new processes in digital factory environments to launching its first in-house water filter manufacturing line at Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, the company’s approach demonstrates how smart automation and a high...