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#184 – Jim Vinoski on how the energy transition is impacting manufacturing

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 31/05/2023

Jim Vinoski is an industry executive who has spent decades in manufacturing, focusing predominantly on engineering, operations, and management. During his 30-year career he has helped companies such as Ralston-Purina and General Mills make products ranging from food to plastics and paints to bourbon. Jim is currently the president of Cosgrove Content, which provides writing and editing services. As well as this he writes a regular column for Forbes magazine and hosts the Manufacturing Talks podcast, where he interviews the movers and shakers in the industrial world.

On this week’s episode Jim and Maria discuss:

His love of 80’s heavy metal music.
Why the pivot away from reliable energy is fraught with challenges.
What the ideal energy set-up looks like

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#183 – David Yang on why every company will become a logistics company

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 24/05/2023

David Yang is a Partner at Activant Capital, a global investment firm that partners with high-growth companies that seek to transform commerce. Since the firm’s inception in 2015, Activant has invested in more than 25 private and public start-ups including market-leading companies such as Deliverr, Better.com and Bolt. Last year the firm released a report in which they claim that every company will soon become a logistics company.

On this week’s episode David and Maria discuss:

The key takeaways from that report.
The role fintech’s will play in solving the biggest pain points in logistics.
Avoiding the shiny new object syndrome.

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#182 – Amy Englemark on how to prevent burnout and stay on top of your game

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 17/05/2023

Amy Englemark is a Speaker, Author, Consultant and Business Coach. Amy coaches ambitious executive leaders on how to prioritise personal health and happiness without sacrificing financial security, productivity or family connection. Last year Amy released a book titled, From Burnout to Bliss: The 21-Day Plan To Boost Health, Wealth & Happiness, which provides actionable advice on how to decompress and find your bliss.

On this week’s episode Amy and Maria discuss:

The signs that leaders should look out for, which may indicate that they are experiencing some underlying stress.
What is missing from the current way in which the corporate sector talks about and handles the topic of mental health.
Why the journey towards happiness is not straight forward.

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#181 – Aaron Prather discusses the future of Automation & Robotics

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 10/05/2023

Aaron Prather is the Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, one of the world’s largest and most established standards creating organisations. Prior to joining ASTM Aaron spent almost 27 years working for FedEX. During his time there he held various positions, including Senior Technical Advisor. Aaron is now focused on helping the Robotics Industry to grow and expand through standardisation, workforce development, and research efforts. In his current role he works with researchers, manufacturers, integrators, and end users to develop support structures that speed up deployments.

On this week’s episode Aaron and Maria discuss:

The common misconceptions around robotics.
How small & medium size companies should tackle the move towards industrial automation.
The progress that has been made in RaaS.

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#180 – Joe Sullivan on the importance of being a resource to your audience

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 03/05/2023

Joe Sullivan is the Founder of industrial marketing agency, Gorilla 76. Joe has worked as a manufacturing marketing consultant for over 10 years. In that time he has helped countless B2B manufacturers grow through revenue-focused marketing programs. Joe is also the host of The Manufacturing Executive podcast. The show focuses on the successes and struggles of manufacturing leaders.

On this week’s episode Joe and Maria discuss:

The latest innovations in manufacturing
The importance of marketing in manufacturing
How senior manufacturing leaders can get better at marketing

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Monthly Round-up: April 2023

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 28/04/2023

In this special monthly round-up episode of Transform Talks, Maria looks back at some of the best moments from April. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the excerpts were taken from the following podcasts:

#176 – Ieke le Blanc & Freek Aertsen on how ChatGPT is reshaping the way we do business
#177 – Mathew Elenjickal and Marc Boileau on the importance of End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility
#178 – Stephan Sieber on how to leverage platform innovations to overcome Supply Chain Challenges
#179 – John Dyck on the democratisation of Smart Manufacturing

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#179 – John Dyck on the democratisation of Smart Manufacturing

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Post date 26/04/2023

John Dyck is the CEO of CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute. Prior to joining CESMII, John held senior leadership positions in large corporations like GE and Rockwell Automation. He was also effective in raising VC funding and building a successful software start-up called Activplant. In 2020 he was recognised by the Society of Manufacturing Engineering as one of ‘30 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing in the USA.’

On this week’s episode John and Maria discuss:

The key principles of Smart Manufacturing
Why the US is still lagging behind
How to help manufacturers transition into this new era of manufacturing.

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#178 – Stephan Sieber on how to leverage platform innovations to overcome Supply Chain Challenges

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 19/04/2023

Stephan Sieber is the CEO of Transporeon, one of the world’s leading Transportation Management Platforms. Prior to joining Transporeon Stephan spent 13 years working for SAP in a number of senior management roles before going on to shape the development of ERP provider Unit4. Stephan now focuses on growing Transporeon’s global freight network, which includes +1,300 industrial shippers, +100 large retailers and +145,000 carriers and logistics service providers, which as a result makes it the largest network of its kind.

On this week’s episode Stephan and Maria discuss:

The art of keeping things simple.
How to leverage platform innovations to overcome supply chain challenges.
What the future holds for the Supply Chain.

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#177 – Mathew Elenjickal and Marc Boileau on the importance of End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Post author By Stefan Dinu
Post date 12/04/2023

Joining us this week are Mathew Joseph Elenjickal and Marc Boileau from FourKites, the world’s leading supply chain intelligence platform. Founded in 2014 FourKites delivers real-time visibility and execution for over 1200 companies and third-party logistics firms across 200 countries. Using a patented artificial intelligence to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen end-customer relationships.

On this week’s episode Mathew, Marc and Maria discuss:

The trends in the European supply chain industry.
The specific challenges that European supply chain leaders are facing at the moment.
The innovations we can expect to see in the Supply Chain in the next 12/18 months.

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