Disruptive technology and competition present volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) to the fastener industry, even as the screw biz surges. But fear not,
George Hunt III
of BBI discusses ways of bringing stability and success to a life in fasteners, with work and family in simple equilibrium (1:16:09). NFDA president,
Kelly Cole
joins Fastener Technology International editor,
Mike McNulty
to dissect the latest uptick in the FDI numbers on the
Fastener News Report
(45:12). Mack Brooks show producer,
Jessica Boweak
reviews the recent Fastener Fair Mexico, and sets the stage for next year’s exhibition in Detroit (32:23). Plus,
Carmen Vertullo
talks dip spinning on the
Fastener Training Minute
(1:08:24). Brian and Eric react to the latest announcement from VUCA-inducing
Amazon
, and try not to act afraid. Run time: 02:17:03
