Everyone is searching for ways to reduce costs and in manufacturing, automation is typically the answer.  But some of the parts needed to automate aren't available?  What do you do?    Join us as we talk about some practical automation alternatives that may not be obvious.    If you're wondering WHY the automotive industry is struggling, Brandon provides some context to answer, why this is still happening, and why there's still a global semiconductor chip shortage.    The issues surrounding these struggles aren't going away next week.  Brandon shares some not-so-obvious practical automation alternatives that require some creative, out-of-the-box thinking.  We call it Brandspectives. 😃   Let us know what you think.  Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn. Stick around for Brandon's pop quiz on the 4 reasons to automate. If you're in the East Tennessee area and need PLC training, you're in luck!  elliTek's Regional Training Center has reopened🎉, and we're kicking off with Introduction to PLC Basics classes.  Hanwha's collaborative robots are IN STOCK!  Learn more about Hanwha's cobots at https://www.ellitek.com/hanwha 🤖 and schedule a demo. Here are the links to the episodes that were mentioned: Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be In Short SupplyIndustrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be UnstableIndustrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #33  (Send us your ideas of a title for this episode! Number 33 just isn't cutting it.) Wherever you are in your automation journey, elliTek will meet you there! Reach out with any questions or future topics. Website:  www.ellitek.com/contact-usLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/ellitek-incInstagram:  www.instagram.com/ellitekFacebook:  www.facebook.com/ellitekTwitter:  www.twitter.com/elliTek_Inc/mediaWatch👀 on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/_fjbFYJCftQ #elliTekAutomationNation #PracticalAutomationAlternatives