We are all aware of the supply chain issues our industry has faced. Beginning with electronic components, it has spread to so many other types of parts are industry relies on. Fortunately, it looks like we are beginning to come out the other end of the supply chain shortage. But the supply chain problems have further spread to the labor market. If you are in a position to hire people for your company, you know firsthand how difficult that process can be today.
Adding to the level of labor acquisition difficulties is the great “Silver Tsunami,” otherwise known as the great retirement. As mentioned on Reliability Matters episode 130, the fact is, Baby Boomers are entering retirement in greater numbers. According to government data, from now until 2030, 10,000 boomers will hit retirement age each day. Millions will begin to officially retire. Some of these retirees are designated subject matter experts within their companies. Not only are people retiring, they are taking with them a vault of valuable knowledge.
This has created an even larger demand for consultants within our industry. I’ve had several industry consultants on my show over the last few years, including today’s guest: legendary industry consultant, Bob Willis. If you’ve been in this industry longer than 18 seconds, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard his name. If you’ve been in this industry for virtually any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve seen his videos, read his books, or watched him present at numerous industry conferences and symposiums. If I reviewed Bob’s complete professional biography, it would take an entire episode.
During our conversation, we discussed Bob's newest book, Robotic Soldering Inspection and Defect Guide. Anyone who makes a donation to Bob's chosen charity will receive a download of his book as well as access to Bob's complete book collection:
Click the following link for more information: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bob-willis-roboticsolderingbook
RM 142: Live from SMTA's Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (PanPac)
RM 141: Component Tape Splicing Best Practices
PCB Chat 129: Electronics Design Market Update with Wally Rhines
PCB Chat 128: The Latest HDP Consortium Projects
RM 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication
PCB Chat 127: Matthias Wagner on AI-Based PCB Design Tools
RM 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices
RM 137: Building a Sustainable Career with a Sustainable Impact
PCB Chat 127: David Schild on US Strategy for Supply Chain Readiness
PCB Chat 126: Andrew Scheuermann on AI in Electronics
RM 136: Environmentally Responsible/Sustainable Conformal Coating
PCB Chat 125: Manny Marcano on Spinoff of Accelerated Designs
PCB Chat 124: Wally Rhines on the Latest PCB Design Software Market Data
RM 135: Zach Peterson about Board Design Best Practices
RM 134 -- 2023 Podcast Season Wrap-Up
RM 133: Novel Wireless / Wearable ESD Monitoring
PCB Chat 123: US PCB Legislation Update with David Schild of PCBAA
PCB Chat 122: Robert Feranec on PCB Design
RM 132: HZO’s Lisa Rizzo on Ultra-Thin Conformal Coating
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