August 2025 Volume 7

OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

3. Zemmol also trained the entire quality staff at an AAM plant in Three Rivers, MI. “They are in a similar situation where they need to see things differently to be able to observe what could cause quality issues,” he said. Associates often tell me ‘this is the coolest safety training I’ve ever had,” said Zemmol.’ By incorporating Visual Literacy training, we’ve enhanced our Associates’ tool box to be able to see hazards on the shop floor,” said Zemmol.

About American Axle & Manufacturing As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 75 facilities in 15 countries, AAM is bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.aam.com. About COVE: Center of Visual Expertise from the Toledo Museum of Art COVE has developed a rigorous approach to helping people at Seeing the Whole PICTURE®. This methodology comes from years of study and teaching in the world of art. While the connection between the art world and industry may not be immediately obvious, we have developed a deep understanding of the application of Visual Literacy to safety through our partnership with the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council and our industry partners, including Owens Corning, Cummins, United Rentals, and others.

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