Joe LaRussa

Leader, Doer, and Dad tweeting about leadership, metro Detroit, and manufacturing

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

For all my IT/OT colleagues - Texas A&M, the National Scoence Foundation, and SME are hosting a series of Industry 4.0 workshops for researchers and industry professionals to encourage collaboration between industry and academia.…https://t.co/x4i9NKqHd9 https://t.co/SpyWd6aPD4

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Learned to build horizontal assemblies with some very talented production team members. They even let me drive the material handling assist devices 😳

#automotive #manufacturing https://t.co/tYC597W14e

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Back to training on the shop floor. Learned to assemble vertical shocks and got some great feedback from the team along with good ideas for process improvement.

#automotive #manufacturing https://t.co/DtlM8IIfIr

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Training is on! Worked tire and wheel with a really great team. Trainees get pink vests, so of course I had to sport one too.

Learned a lot, including the weight of some of these wheels. Definitely appreciated the lift-assists!

#manufacturing #automot…https://t.co/m1kmjt9oO4

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Plant Manager at Android Industries/Avancez LLC! Looking forward to using my knowledge and skills to achieve great things with great people! https://t.co/ovwytSTvBL

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined Android Industries/Avancez LLC as Plant Manager at the Hazel Park facility.

I’m looking forward to adding chassis and interior modules to my automotive #manufacturing experience and working with the talented peo…https://t.co/VgpKWYyyht

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Excited to be speaking at next week’s Merit Network Member Conference about improving access, competition, and service quality for high-speed internet. I’ll be sharing the stage with Kris Tobbe and Noah B.

Read more about what’s going on with my city’s…https://t.co/ckQC8htilu

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Being an engineer means committing to lifelong learning. Technology, best practices, and methods evolve so it’s essential to stay current.

I’ve brought that same discipline to my public service, and I’m excited to be one of the Level 2 graduates from th…https://t.co/fBsAzSsOJC

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Refreshing on #manufacturing fundamentals today
Some numbers:

24% of total mfg costs are attributed to downtime

90% of #maintenance work is categorized as ‘crisis work’

Total downtime costs are generally underestimated by 300%

Downtime costs up to $3.5M per hour

#mia23

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Had a great experience sharing info today on Farmington and Farmington Hills’ broadband journey and how to make Southeast Michigan a leader in this space!

Humbled to be among these real ‘experts’.

#broadband #Industry40 @meritnetwork @NTIAgov

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de CIDESIMX por la impresionante y productiva visita de hoy. Aprendí mucho y espero continuar nuestro diálogo.

Thank you to the team at CIDESI for the impressive and productive visit today. I learned a lot and I’m lookin…https://t.co/VwKiZr16a9

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

It was an honor for Brose Group to be nominated for the John G. Thodis Manufacturer of the Year from the Michigan Manufacturers Association along with Armstrong International – Intelligent Solutions in Steam, Air and Hot Water

Co…https://t.co/DVgeAcMBh4 https://t.co/JGMYAmhgQv

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Excited to guide my Brose Group colleagues at the Michigan State Capitol. We’re hoping to bring home a win at the Michigan Manufacturers Association Excellence Awards event tonight 🤞🏼 https://t.co/7iEQZUGJYx

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Really pleased with the productive and energizing conversations my team had at our annual Fall Workshop. Great lessons-learned conversations and team-building for a hard working group of #manufacturing and #industrialengineering pros at Brose Group https://t.co/wWNN73RiTg

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Excited that Brose Group is one of the finalists for the Large Tier 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Award! Hoping we can add this award to Brose’s trophy case! https://t.co/86tH6VOKvP

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Tune in at 10a ET to this press conference. Brose Group is one of the finalists for the 2022 Michigan Manufacturer of the Year award from the Michigan Manufacturers Association!

#manufacturing https://t.co/xhWZD4p3FS

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Building #manufacturing workforce solutions with friends from Clarenceville High School and Brose Group Leaders. Clarenceville has launched an engineering class for their students and I’m excited to help them show how the classroom instruction translates…https://t.co/LP01WEVPc6

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Sharpening the saw this morning and getting back together with my #manufacturing family at RAPID + TCT. On the hunt for solutions!

#additivemanufacturing #3dprinting https://t.co/knttLwTOZa

[Joe LaRussa @JLaRussa]

Awesome energy at Industry of Things World USA. The solutions available for #iiot and #industry40 are getting more and more sophisticated, and current events reinforced the need for security solutions for cyber-physical systems. https://t.co/gaOTrV7wMY

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Great exercise on the future #manufacturing workforce! Really energized by all the ideas from attendees!

#iotclan #iiot #iot #industry40 https://t.co/EkHHxeJSyH