Why are manufacturers still stuck in neutral? In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, host Peggy Smedley sits down with Kelly Ireland, CEO of CBT, to unpack the real barriers holding manufacturing back—and they're not what you think. Forget the excuses about tools, processes, or labor shortages. This conversation digs into the leadership mindset, the fear of automation, and why frontline workers are pushing back on change. If you're ready to move from stagnation to transformation, this is the wake-up call your organization needs. Tune in now.

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