UAFS Advanced Manufacturing Survey - Summer 2023

Goals:
· Gain insight into where you are on your Advanced Manufacturing journey.
· Identify your specific requirements from UAFS as your educational partner.
· Understand the essential skillset necessary to support your progress in Advanced Manufacturing.

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* 1. Please list the company you represent

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* 2. As you think about your company's future, how would you classify its change ambition?

Not interested in change

Update (willing to embed new and updated tools but make no significant process or organizational changes)

Accelerate (seeking to adjust processes for faster operations)

Modernize (looking to evolve how work gets done by adjusting processes, roles, and mindset through new systems and better operations)

Transform (open to a new way of doing and rewiring the organization)

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* 3. Regarding the driving force behind change within your company, please select the option that best reflects the current situation:

I am actively driving change and leading initiatives.

I am not the primary driver of change, but there are other individuals in the organization who are actively continuing to drive change.

Senior leadership is the main driving force behind change, and I play a supporting role in the process.

There is no clear driving force for change, and progress in implementing changes is limited.

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* 4. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being ‘we haven’t started’ and 5 being ‘smart technology is an accepted part of our culture,’ where are you currently in adopting smart manufacturing?

1 - We haven't started.

5 - Smart technology is an accepted part of our culture.

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* 5. Using the same scale as in #3, where do you think you will be in the adoption process in five years?

1 - We haven't started

5 - Smart technology is an accepted part of our culture

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* 6. Using the following descriptors, where is your company in smart technology adoption?

	No plans	Using today	Will definitely utilize in five years	I do not know what this is
Sensors & wearable technology	Sensors & wearable technology No plans	Sensors & wearable technology Using today	Sensors & wearable technology Will definitely utilize in five years	Sensors & wearable technology I do not know what this is
Scanning & image capture	Scanning & image capture No plans	Scanning & image capture Using today	Scanning & image capture Will definitely utilize in five years	Scanning & image capture I do not know what this is
Cyber monitoring & tracking	Cyber monitoring & tracking No plans	Cyber monitoring & tracking Using today	Cyber monitoring & tracking Will definitely utilize in five years	Cyber monitoring & tracking I do not know what this is
Operational Technology Security	Operational Technology Security No plans	Operational Technology Security Using today	Operational Technology Security Will definitely utilize in five years	Operational Technology Security I do not know what this is
Applications, notifications, & controls	Applications, notifications, & controls No plans	Applications, notifications, & controls Using today	Applications, notifications, & controls Will definitely utilize in five years	Applications, notifications, & controls I do not know what this is
Advanced materials & manufacturing	Advanced materials & manufacturing No plans	Advanced materials & manufacturing Using today	Advanced materials & manufacturing Will definitely utilize in five years	Advanced materials & manufacturing I do not know what this is
Robotics & autonomous vehicles	Robotics & autonomous vehicles No plans	Robotics & autonomous vehicles Using today	Robotics & autonomous vehicles Will definitely utilize in five years	Robotics & autonomous vehicles I do not know what this is
Edge computing	Edge computing No plans	Edge computing Using today	Edge computing Will definitely utilize in five years	Edge computing I do not know what this is
Cellular, satellite & Wi-Fi	Cellular, satellite & Wi-Fi No plans	Cellular, satellite & Wi-Fi Using today	Cellular, satellite & Wi-Fi Will definitely utilize in five years	Cellular, satellite & Wi-Fi I do not know what this is
Virtual & augmented reality	Virtual & augmented reality No plans	Virtual & augmented reality Using today	Virtual & augmented reality Will definitely utilize in five years	Virtual & augmented reality I do not know what this is
Signal ingestion & Cloud	Signal ingestion & Cloud No plans	Signal ingestion & Cloud Using today	Signal ingestion & Cloud Will definitely utilize in five years	Signal ingestion & Cloud I do not know what this is
Signal processing & ETL (Extract, Transform, & Load)	Signal processing & ETL (Extract, Transform, & Load) No plans	Signal processing & ETL (Extract, Transform, & Load) Using today	Signal processing & ETL (Extract, Transform, & Load) Will definitely utilize in five years	Signal processing & ETL (Extract, Transform, & Load) I do not know what this is
IT security & Blockchain	IT security & Blockchain No plans	IT security & Blockchain Using today	IT security & Blockchain Will definitely utilize in five years	IT security & Blockchain I do not know what this is
Robotic Process Automation & Workflow automation	Robotic Process Automation & Workflow automation No plans	Robotic Process Automation & Workflow automation Using today	Robotic Process Automation & Workflow automation Will definitely utilize in five years	Robotic Process Automation & Workflow automation I do not know what this is
Data visualization & UX (User Experience) design	Data visualization & UX (User Experience) design No plans	Data visualization & UX (User Experience) design Using today	Data visualization & UX (User Experience) design Will definitely utilize in five years	Data visualization & UX (User Experience) design I do not know what this is
Data science & algorithms	Data science & algorithms No plans	Data science & algorithms Using today	Data science & algorithms Will definitely utilize in five years	Data science & algorithms I do not know what this is
Machine learning	Machine learning No plans	Machine learning Using today	Machine learning Will definitely utilize in five years	Machine learning I do not know what this is
Deep learning & AI (Artificial Intelligence)	Deep learning & AI (Artificial Intelligence) No plans	Deep learning & AI (Artificial Intelligence) Using today	Deep learning & AI (Artificial Intelligence) Will definitely utilize in five years	Deep learning & AI (Artificial Intelligence) I do not know what this is
Natural language processing	Natural language processing No plans	Natural language processing Using today	Natural language processing Will definitely utilize in five years	Natural language processing I do not know what this is
Video & spatial analytics	Video & spatial analytics No plans	Video & spatial analytics Using today	Video & spatial analytics Will definitely utilize in five years	Video & spatial analytics I do not know what this is

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* 7. What are your most significant needs from UAFS as an educational partner in your smart manufacturing journey?

Rate these from 1 to 5 using “1-not important at all” and “5-extremely important.”

	1 - Not important at all	2	3	4	5 - Extremely Important
Business case development	Business case development 1 - Not important at all	Business case development 2	Business case development 3	Business case development 4	Business case development 5 - Extremely Important
Organizational planning	Organizational planning 1 - Not important at all	Organizational planning 2	Organizational planning 3	Organizational planning 4	Organizational planning 5 - Extremely Important
Strategy alignment support	Strategy alignment support 1 - Not important at all	Strategy alignment support 2	Strategy alignment support 3	Strategy alignment support 4	Strategy alignment support 5 - Extremely Important
Change management implementation	Change management implementation 1 - Not important at all	Change management implementation 2	Change management implementation 3	Change management implementation 4	Change management implementation 5 - Extremely Important
Project management training	Project management training 1 - Not important at all	Project management training 2	Project management training 3	Project management training 4	Project management training 5 - Extremely Important
Students for solving business problems	Students for solving business problems 1 - Not important at all	Students for solving business problems 2	Students for solving business problems 3	Students for solving business problems 4	Students for solving business problems 5 - Extremely Important
Prototyping/modeling	Prototyping/modeling 1 - Not important at all	Prototyping/modeling 2	Prototyping/modeling 3	Prototyping/modeling 4	Prototyping/modeling 5 - Extremely Important
Testing facilities	Testing facilities 1 - Not important at all	Testing facilities 2	Testing facilities 3	Testing facilities 4	Testing facilities 5 - Extremely Important
Research & design	Research & design 1 - Not important at all	Research & design 2	Research & design 3	Research & design 4	Research & design 5 - Extremely Important
Graduates to employ	Graduates to employ 1 - Not important at all	Graduates to employ 2	Graduates to employ 3	Graduates to employ 4	Graduates to employ 5 - Extremely Important
Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking	Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking 1 - Not important at all	Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking 2	Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking 3	Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking 4	Source of industry-best practices, case studies, benchmarking 5 - Extremely Important
Infrastructure development	Infrastructure development 1 - Not important at all	Infrastructure development 2	Infrastructure development 3	Infrastructure development 4	Infrastructure development 5 - Extremely Important
Data analytics/data management	Data analytics/data management 1 - Not important at all	Data analytics/data management 2	Data analytics/data management 3	Data analytics/data management 4	Data analytics/data management 5 - Extremely Important

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the skills you need from our students, and at what level of competency?

	Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Mechatronics	Mechatronics Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Mechatronics Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Mechatronics Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Mechatronics Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Robotics	Robotics Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Robotics Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Robotics Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Robotics Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Artificial Intelligence	Artificial Intelligence Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Artificial Intelligence Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Artificial Intelligence Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Artificial Intelligence Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Cybersecurity	Cybersecurity Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Cybersecurity Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Cybersecurity Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Cybersecurity Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Programming and coding	Programming and coding Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Programming and coding Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Programming and coding Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Programming and coding Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
CAD/CAM	CAD/CAM Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	CAD/CAM Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	CAD/CAM Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	CAD/CAM Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Quality	Quality Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Quality Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Quality Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Quality Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Communication & collaboration	Communication & collaboration Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Communication & collaboration Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Communication & collaboration Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Communication & collaboration Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Change management	Change management Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Change management Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Change management Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Change management Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Six Sigma Problem solving	Six Sigma Problem solving Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Six Sigma Problem solving Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Six Sigma Problem solving Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Six Sigma Problem solving Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Translation of business needs to digital	Translation of business needs to digital Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Translation of business needs to digital Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Translation of business needs to digital Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Translation of business needs to digital Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Data analytics	Data analytics Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Data analytics Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Data analytics Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Data analytics Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill
Supply chain management	Supply chain management Basic knowledge (limited understanding, minimal practical experience)	Supply chain management Intermediate proficiency (working knowledge, some practical experience)	Supply chain management Advanced expertise (in-depth understanding, substantial practical experience)	Supply chain management Not applicable/I'm unsure about the skill

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How many technical positions does your company currently have that require the skillset we are focusing on in advanced manufacturing?

0-5 positions

6-11 positions

11-20 positions

20+ positions

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* 10. In the next 2-3 years, how many additional technical positions do you anticipate needing that align with the skillset of advanced manufacturing?

None

0-5 positions

6-11 positions

11-20 positions

20+ positions

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* 11. Over the next 2-3 years, do you foresee a change in the scope of technical positions due to emerging technologies?

Not sure/I don’t know

Yes, the scope will expand significantly.

No, the scope will remain largely unchanged.

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* 12. Collaboration opportunity: Solving real-world business challenges. How many students can you utilize today to solve real-world business issues?

Not Sure / Don't Know

1-5 Students

6-10 Students

None Currently, But Some Soon

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* 13. Would you be willing to serve on an advisory board for advanced manufacturing at UAFS?

Yes

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* 14. If yes, please let us know how we can contact you.

Name

Email Address

UAFS Advanced Manufacturing Survey - Summer 2023

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* 1. Please list the company you represent

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* 2. As you think about your company's future, how would you classify its change ambition?

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* 3. Regarding the driving force behind change within your company, please select the option that best reflects the current situation:

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* 4. On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being ‘we haven’t started’ and 5 being ‘smart technology is an accepted part of our culture,’ where are you currently in adopting smart manufacturing?

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* 5. Using the same scale as in #3, where do you think you will be in the adoption process in five years?

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* 6. Using the following descriptors, where is your company in smart technology adoption?

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* 7. What are your most significant needs from UAFS as an educational partner in your smart manufacturing journey? Rate these from 1 to 5 using “1-not important at all” and “5-extremely important.”

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* 8. What are the skills you need from our students, and at what level of competency?

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* 9. How many technical positions does your company currently have that require the skillset we are focusing on in advanced manufacturing?

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* 10. In the next 2-3 years, how many additional technical positions do you anticipate needing that align with the skillset of advanced manufacturing?

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* 11. Over the next 2-3 years, do you foresee a change in the scope of technical positions due to emerging technologies?

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* 12. Collaboration opportunity: Solving real-world business challenges. How many students can you utilize today to solve real-world business issues?

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* 13. Would you be willing to serve on an advisory board for advanced manufacturing at UAFS?

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* 14. If yes, please let us know how we can contact you.

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* 15. Is there anything else you’d like UAFS to know about the state of Advanced Manufacturing in the region?

* 7. What are your most significant needs from UAFS as an educational partner in your smart manufacturing journey?

Rate these from 1 to 5 using “1-not important at all” and “5-extremely important.”