Traffic to Automation Alley’s blog jumped by nearly 50 percent over the course of the last year, due in large part to some fantastic guest bloggers who have shared their insights into the world of tech and manufacturing. We’re thrilled to know our content is reaching you in the blogosphere and is being enjoyed by more business professionals than ever! This week, we’re looking back at our top 10 most popular posts of 2017.

If you’re even somewhat active on social media, it’s common to see advice that starts with “The Six things” or “The Eight Whatevers.” And while these titles may sound tired and so last year, I can say this with certainty: If you haven’t read these five books, and you are a leader dealing with rapid technological change, you won’t waste your time reading them.

Automation Alley added 12 new members in November. Click the link below to meet them.

2017 was a year of exciting new projects and big changes for Automation Alley, as we transformed our organization into Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and worked tirelessly to help our members achieve success during a time of rapid technological change in the manufacturing industry. We vow to continue this mission into the New Year. This week on the blog, Automation Alley’s directors discuss their vision for where our organization is headed in 2018 and share their professional New Year’s resolutions.