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Factory of the Future Podcast
by AW Schultz & Alexandria Burek
Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.This podcast is focused on the intersection of technology and manufacturing, discussing emerging trends across multiple industries. You will find the topics covered are far reaching and are created to inspire everyone from the factory floor worker up to the executives running the organizations. AW has spent 20+ years helping organizations transform maintenance and reliability programs, hosting workshops and training events across the globe. He is passionate about researching and helping large organizations bridge the gap between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 over the next decade. Alexandria has built a robust career in Supply Chain and Logistics, with a primary focus on transforming private fleet compliance and operations; she is passionate about empowering women in male industries and leveraging neuroscience to level up
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**Special Guest** #72: Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 Countries
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E72, Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 CountriesJoin us as we discuss: - Managing unionized operations in India - Stories of how Björn advocates for women in manufacturing - Building an industrial park in Sri Lanka from scratch- The importance of self-awareness and listening skills required for effective leadershipAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#71: Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E71, Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in ManufacturingJoin us as we discuss: - Core tension between operational efficiency and protecting workers’ safety and rights - Two extreme approaches: actively obstructing unionization and fully embracing it- The “Mediated Ethical Bridge” framework with prioritization on transparency, open dialogue, and proactive workplace improvements - The smarter long-term play: preparing for unionization rather than fighting it And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Guest** #70: Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce Carpenter
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E70, Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce CarpenterJoin us as we discuss: - Advanced Manufacturing in Indiana - Education and workforce development challenges and solutions - The positive impact of technology adoption on workforce growth and wages- The evolution of manufacturing roles alongside automation And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Guest** #69: Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason Rolland
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E69, Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason RollandJoin us as we discuss: - Additive manufacturing technology and how it prints 10-100x faster than standard 3D Printers- The nuanced case for polymeric materials in medical devices, sports equipment, and performance footwear- Mechanical versus Chemical Recycling - Sustainable supply chains and closed-loop manufacturing systems And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#68: The Lost Decade: How China's Rise & the Opioid Crisis Decimated U.S. Manufacturing in the 2000s
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E68, The Lost Decade: How China's Rise & the Opioid Crisis Decimated U.S. Manufacturing in the 2000sJoin us as we discuss: - How the "China Shock" drove a 1,156% surge in Chinese imports between 1991 and 2007, devastating industries like textiles, furniture, and home electronics - Why the 2000s became manufacturing's "lost decade," with a 33% decline in jobs that hit Rust Belt states like Ohio and Kentucky the hardest- The role the opioid epidemic played in compounding manufacturing job losses in already struggling communities- How certain sectors, like food manufacturing, remained relatively recession-proof compared to the rest of the industry And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Guest** #67: Electrifying Fleets & Automating Emissions Reporting: Inside GreenIRR's Carbon Accounting Platform for Supply Chains with Celine King
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E67, Electrifying Fleets & Automating Emissions Reporting: Inside GreenIRR's Carbon Accounting Platform for Supply Chains with Celine KingJoin us as we discuss: - What trucking companies can do to reduce fuel costs while meeting sustainability objectives- How GreenIRR went from concept to commercialization- The technology carriers and shippers need to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 environmental impact And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#66: From Prototypes to Production: Building the Future of Bladeless Fans CEO of Exhale Fans
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E66, From Prototypes to Production: Building the Future of Bladeless Fans with CEO of Exhale FansJoin us as we discuss: - Outsourced manufacturing and finding the right partner- How American made tooling is used offshore - Energy savings of three dimensional air flow compared to traditional methods- Why hospitals, hotels, and other commercial industries should consider next-gen fansAnd so much more.For more information on Exhale Fans: https://exhalefans.comRegister Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#65: Manufacturing in the 1990s: ERP Implementations, Six Sigma Boom, and Job Declines
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E65, Manufacturing in the 1990s: ERP Implementations, Six Sigma Boom, and Job DeclinesJoin us as we discuss: - The birth of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems - The beginning of lean manufacturing and the six sigma boom- The loss of 4-5 million jobs in manufacturing- Failed ERP Implementations–and what not to do And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#64: The 1980s Manufacturing Evolution from Blue-Collar to High-Tech Automation
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E64, The 1980s Manufacturing Evolution from Blue-Collar to High-Tech AutomationJoin us as we discuss: - Manufacturing trends from the 1980s to present in the US - The evolution from Blue-Collar, unionized jobs to automated and technical manufacturing- How offshore labor and automation led to the decline in traditional American manufacturing - The introduction of 3D printing and CAD And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#63: The Turning Point in American Manufacturing: Peak Employment, Shifts in Corporate Attitudes Towards the Workers, and Rise of Lean Practices
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E63, The Turning Point in American Manufacturing: Peak Employment, Shifts in Corporate Attitudes Towards the Workers, and Rise of Lean Practices Join us as we discuss: - The peak of manufacturing jobs in the 1970s and the beginning of long-term decline- The start of Lean Methodology and how its challenged traditional American manufacturing methods- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 and changing corporate responsibility toward workers- Decrease in average job tenure starting in the 1970s fueled by the evolution of corporate attitudes toward long-term employee loyalty And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#62: The Golden Age of American Factories: 1960s Boom, Lean Roots, and Early Robot Revolutions
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E62, The Golden Age of American Factories: 1960s Boom, Lean Roots, and Early Robot RevolutionsJoin us as we discuss: - The rise of lean thinking - Significant growth of manufacturing in the 1960s- The early stages of computerized manufacturing- While not immediately realized, fears about job loss were eventually realized and serve as a cautionary tale for the upcoming AI age And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Guest** #61: Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven Ethics
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E61, Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven EthicsJoin us as we discuss: - The Slavery Footprint – a project that went viral, exposing forced labor associated with consumer goods - How companies can map and analyze their supply chains for ethical and sustainable practices using AI (frdm.ai)- Why optimizing the supply chain is the sustainable, practical, and most cost effective choice - The attitude and evolution of sustainability in the corporate landscape And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Guest** #60: The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E60, The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism Join us as we welcome Renan Devillieres to discuss: - The convergence of manufacturing and tech- New roles emerging in manufacturing - Bringing humility to the factory floor and continuous improvement projects - The widening divide between the “early adopters” and the “laggards” when it comes to embracing AI in the facility And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#59: The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E59, The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US Join us as we discuss: - The evolution of manufacturing from the 50s to present - Post-World War II industrial changes- The rise of the automotive industry's "Big Three" (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), the introduction of the V8 engine and muscle cars, and the significant role of Pittsburgh in steel production- How automation and unionization played crucial roles in shaping the industry- The downstream impacts of NAFTA on American manufacturingAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#58: Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E58, Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut DefectsJoin us as we discuss: - Benefits of temperature-controlled factories - Why climate control not only improves comfort, but also efficiency and reliability - How temperature-regulated facilities reduce production defects and downtime And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#57: From Smart to Dark Factories
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E57, From Smart to Dark FactoriesJoin us as we discuss: - The concept of dark factories - Maturity levels of automated factories - Why dark factories result in improved energy efficiency and output - The art of balancing supply and demand with nearly unlimited capacity - Why we think shared factories are the future And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#56: How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E56, How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern ManufacturingJoin us as we discuss: - Lean Six Sigma’s TIMWOODS 8 Wastes in Manufacturing - How to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts at the factory and in the home- Why maximizing human potential is the greatest waste of all And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#55: Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E55, Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation OutreachJoin us as we discuss: - How manufacturing professionals can empower and engage the future workers of America - The impact A.W’s Society of Maintenance and Reliability (SMRP) Chapter are having at local colleges and chamber of commerce events - Why community engagement is important for manufacturing and industry leaders And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#54: Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E54, Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building EssentialsJoin us as we discuss: - Fun ways to end the year - Ways to reflect on accomplishments as a team - Creative ways to show appreciation to your teams And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!Connect with A.W. SchultzEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!Connect with A.W. SchultzEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandriaThreads: @unapologeticallyalexandriaRegister Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#53: Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data Center
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E53, Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data CenterJoin us as we discuss: - Innovative data center locations (ocean, space, etc) - China’s successful ocean data center pilot project and what it means for the rest of the world- Technological and environmental impacts of underwater data centers - Job creation fueled by infrastructure requirements and expansion AI data centers- Recent AI developments and its ethical considerations And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!Connect with A.W. SchultzEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!Connect with A.W. SchultzConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandriaThreads: @unapologeticallyalexandriaRegister Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Episode** #52: Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Asma Sharafi
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E52, Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Dr. Asma SharafiJoin us as we discuss: - Dr. Asma Sharafi’s career in advanced battery technology - The importance of clarity, cadence, and context in leadership- Why mentorship is the ultimate catalyst for career growth And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#51:The Green Haze of Greenwashing
Send us Fan MailAlexandria and A.W. Schultz explored the fundamental aspects of sustainability and how companies approach environmental responsibility, including discussions about greenwashing and misleading sustainability claims. They examined specific examples of corporate environmental deception and proposed radical ideas for improving sustainability practices, particularly regarding plastic production and recycling challenges. The team concluded by discussing the potential impact of their upcoming content on corporate guests and considered inviting representatives from mentioned companies to provide individual perspectives on sustainability.Welcome to Factory of the Future, E50, The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People Join us as we discuss: - The overwhelming number of technology solutions available to organizations - Why you should leverage the tech you have vs shopping for the new shiny solution- The importance of integrating technology- The future tech becoming niche specific vs broadly applicable And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!Connect with A.W. SchultzEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#50: The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E50, The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People Join us as we discuss: - The overwhelming number of technology solutions available to organizations - Why you should leverage the tech you have vs shopping for the new shiny solution- The importance of integrating technology- The future tech becoming niche specific vs broadly applicable And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#49: Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E49, Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing RevolutionJoin us as we discuss: - The impact of humanoid robots on manufacturing and in the home - Robot functionality, cost, and safety standards- Our predictions on how the humanoid robots will change the world as we know it And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E48, **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for EfficiencyJoin us as we discuss: - Supply chain operations and continuous improvement efforts with Ryan Conley, Senior Manager at PepsiCo - The evolving relationship between human behavior and technology in industrial environments - The importance of intuitive design in manufacturing processes - How stakeholder engagement and early management determines the success (or failure) of process improvements and optimization efforts And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E47, Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making PrinciplesJoin us as we discuss: - Elon Musk’s innovative approach to manufacturing and problem solving- Efficient decision-making- Simplifying complex processes by removing the unnecessary steps- Skiptrace management And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E46, Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the WorkplaceJoin us as we discuss: - Leadership principles for leaders today and tomorrow- Challenging the status quo- Fostering employee autonomy- Applying behavioral science in the manufacturing world And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E45, Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart HomesJoin us as we discuss: - Evolution and technology behind robotic cat litter boxes - The environmental benefits of automated litter boxes - Transforming traditional consumer products through innovative manufacturing practicesAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Episode** #44: Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E44, Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul SusallaJoin us as we discuss: - Advanced manufacturing processes and patents with a former Ford Automotive Executive Engineer - Manufacturing transformation and improvements in workplace conditions - Applying advanced technology to drive efficiency gains and reduce waste - The impact automation has on factory jobs And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#43: A Celebration National Manufacturing Day
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E43, A Celebration National Manufacturing DayJoin us as we discuss: - The origins of National Manufacturing Day - National Manufacturing Day as a way to raise awareness and close the workforce shortage gap- How you can celebrate National Manufacturing Day as a consumer or fellow factory enthusiast - The future of manufacturing: How AI and Automation will impact the manufacturing job market And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**Special Episode** #42: Supply Chain Leadership Insights: Interview with Jim O’Rourke
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E42, Supply Chain Leadership Insights: Interview with Jim O’RourkeJoin us as we discuss the Five E’s with Jim O’Rourke: - Supply chain optimization and leadership strategies - The Five E’s Framework in leadership- How Folgers Coffee Plant was restored in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina using the Five E Framework- The importance of structured meetings and engagement with frontline workers to improve manufacturing operations and team performance And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E41, Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing IntegrationJoin us as we discuss: - What you need to know about Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity as a manufacturing professional - Why workforce upskilling and ongoing training is a must for today’s manufacturing plants- The keys to a successful digital transformationAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E40, Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success Join us as we discuss: - The importance of technical maturity and maintenance capabilities when adopting advanced technologies - Integrating automation and robotics in factories- How different manufacturing industries will have different adoption rates with automation and robotics And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E39, The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. ManufacturingJoin us as we discuss: - Lessons Learned from recent Guests Drew Allen and Rosemary Coates - Unintended consequences of the US energy policies- How Consumer choices and demand drive sustainability and supply chain strategies And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**SPECIAL EPISODE** #38: The History of Offshoring and Emerging Global Reshoring Trends with Expert Rosemary Coates
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E38, The History of Offshoring and Emerging Global Reshoring Trends with Expert Rosemary Coates Join us as we discuss: - The History of Offshoring and Current State of Reshoring Efforts- Hundreds of CEO’s Approach to Dealing with Tariffs - What Executives and Supply Chain Professionals need to consider when exploring reshoring to the USAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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**SPECIAL EPISODE** #37: Reindustrializing America: Automation, Skills, and the Future of Manufacturing with Drew Allen
Send us Fan MailWelcome to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Factory of the Future, E37, Reindustrializing America: Automation, Skills, and the Future of Manufacturing with guest Drew Allen Join us as we welcome our first guest to discuss: - The reindustrialization of America and the challenges at hand- The role energy production plays in manufacturing- How workers and companies can begin to think about automation and required skills for the futureAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#36: The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your Factory
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E36, The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your Factory Join us as we discuss: - How to implement generative AI in business - What needs to be done before a company can consider implementing new tech - How data quality contributes to tech success (and failure) - Job transformation in the wake of AI And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#35: Unpacking US Management Trends: Size, Effectiveness, and Surprising Insights
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E35, Unpacking US Management Trends: Size, Effectiveness, and Surprising InsightsJoin us as we discuss: - Trends in US Management and Organizational Practices - Correlations between organizational size and management effectiveness - Some statistics that are what you would expect, and others will give you pauseAnd so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#34: Mastering the Mix: Six Essential Leadership Styles
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E34, Mastering the Mix: Six Essential Leadership StylesJoin us as we discuss: - Six types of leadership executives are championing - Our perceived leadership styles- How to bring this conversation to the workplace to foster commeradery And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#33: Digital Twins Unraveled: Revolutionizing Supply Chains and Sustainability
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E33, Digital Twins Unraveled: Revolutionizing Supply Chains and SustainabilityJoin us as we discuss: - Digital Twin use in Supply Chain Network Scenarios- Digital Twin use in New Investments And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#32: Adapting on the Fly: Lessons from a TPM Workshop Down Under
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E32, Adapting on the Fly: Lessons from a TPM Workshop Down UnderJoin us as we discuss: - Total Productive Maintenance and Management - Implementing Autonomous Maintenance - Workforce Integration And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#31: Top Manufacturing Trends Forging the Future
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E31, Top Manufacturing Trends Forging the FutureJoin us as we discuss: - Tariff's Impact on US Manufacturing - How Smart Factories, AI, and Robotics can close the gap on the workforce shortage- Using Digital Twins to Plan for Supply Chain Constraints And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#30: Digital Transformation Maturity: From Implementation to Integration
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E30, Digital Transformation Maturity: From Implementation to Integration Join us as we discuss: - Progression from basic technology to full end-to-end integration- How different industries and businesses have unique challenges- How digital transformation drives efficiencyAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#29: Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives Sustainability
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E29, Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives Sustainability and Technology TransformationJoin us as we discuss: - Sustainability Technology - Organizational Transformation- Sustainability Drive by Consumer Demand- Unique Challenges Faced by Small Companies And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#28: TPM for Modern Business: Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E28, TPM for Modern Business: Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact Join us as we discuss: - How the average workers' time horizon at organizations plays a role in TPM adoption- Why lean six sigma can be seen as a human centered approach- How to engage employees in training through Kaizens And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#27: Digital Culture by Design: Balancing Technology and People in Modern Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E27: Digital Culture by Design: Balancing Technology and People in Modern Manufacturing Join us as we discuss: - Addressing end-user resistance to technology implementation early- Why the human centric approach is crucial to organizational success with new initiatives- Finding change agents on the team- How communication, collaboration, and attitudes between leadership and factory floor workers can either solve problems or create them - Fostering a culture of accountability and encouragementAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#26: Human Touch in a Digital World: Bridging the Gap between Technology and the Human Experience in Industry 4.0
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E26: Human Touch in a Digital World: Bridging the Gap between Technology and the Human Experience in Industry 4.0 Join us as we discuss: - Considerations when deploying automation - The negative effects technology can have on employees - Over automating the customer experience and underautomating the backendAnd so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#25: Celebrating Milestones: 25 Episodes, 2,000 Downloads, and the Journey Ahead
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E25: Celebrating Milestones: 25 Episodes, 2,000 Downloads, and the Journey Ahead Join us as we revisit our fan favorites from the past 25 Episodes and 2,000 Downloads! Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#24: Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E24, Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers, Building the FutureJoin us as we discuss: - The current state of women in manufacturing - How to create environments women want to work at - Unconscious biases in the workplace- Whey and How to advocate for yourself despite the circumstances And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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#23: Fueling the Human-Centric Industrial Revolution
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Factory of the Future, E23, Fueling the Human-Centric Industrial RevolutionJoin us as we discuss: - How to work around the looming labor shortages- The stages of the industrial revolution and how it relates to manufacturing today- Why end users need to be included in the selection and implementation of new technology And so much more.Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: [email protected] Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featuredX: https://twitter.com/visual_controlsA.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjkConnect with Alexandria BurekCell Phone: 708-262-2648Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.This podcast is focused on the intersection of technology and manufacturing, discussing emerging trends across multiple industries. You will find the topics covered are far reaching and are created to inspire everyone from the factory floor worker up to the executives running the organizations. AW has spent 20+ years helping organizations transform maintenance and reliability programs, hosting workshops and training events across the globe. He is passionate about researching and helping large organizations bridge the gap between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 over the next decade. Alexandria has built a robust career in Supply Chain and Logistics, with a primary focus on transforming private fleet compliance and operations; she is passionate about empowering women in male industries and leveraging neuroscience to level up
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