Being a working mom has shaped my career in unexpected ways. Early in my career, a colleague who had just become a mother told me that you can’t “have it all”—a thriving career, a happy home life, and a fulfilling personal life.
The ISPE Facility of the Future Conferences can feel like a crystal ball looking into the future . Year after year, speakers have presented what the future of the industry may look like, and then, in subsequent years, speakers will present how they have implemented that future. It is remarkable to see the future come to fruition and learn how others are navigating it. One of the greatest...
When most people hear “Facility of the Future,” they immediately think about robots, automation, virtual reality, or logging in with a Facebook account, security issues aside. However, when I hear “Facility of the Future,” I think of lean manufacturing and flexibility. The majority of my career has been on the design side, where I focused on building facilities. Historically, the projects I...
