Automation can benefit all industrial operations, from large to small manufacturers, by streamlining repetitive or dangerous tasks while adding valuable skills to your workforce.
4 min read
6 Shocking Stats for Manufacturing Leaders
By Corey Brown
After years of research, our show producer, Corey Brown, shares some fascinating statistics that will shock many leaders in the manufacturing industry. In this special episode, Brian shares his perspective on the real stories behind these surprising numbers.
Topics: Digital Transformation Podcast
28 min read
How to Improve Performance with Preventative Maintenance
By Corey Brown
Equipment failure is a known evil in the manufacturing world. But unplanned downtime carries a significant cost and hurts overall performance. This week Brian sits down with Alek Zelnins, a Maintenance Manager at Gay Lea Foods, to share his tactics and tools to improve performance and prevent equipment failure on the frontline.
In this episode, learn:
- How to adapt material from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to create training and maintenance programs for new machines
- The three most common sources of equipment failure
- How operators are essential to good preventative maintenance (PM) programs
- Why employee training is so important for preventative maintenance
- How technology will impact the future of machine maintenance (spoiler: people are still essential)
Topics: Continuous Improvement Digital Transformation Podcast
28 min read
How to Scale Technology Across Manufacturing Operations with 3M
By Corey Brown
Most manufacturing companies don't have people dedicated to evaluating and deploying modern tools. At best, IT or HR takes responsibility for new technology and doesn't have the resources to implement them effectively.
Michael Muilenburg is the Director of Operational Technology at 3M and has learned how to leverage key personnel to create a team that successfully evaluates, deploys, and scales digital technology across the frontline operational workforce.
Join our conversation with Michael and learn how you can create your own team, no matter the company size, and have a major impact on operational success and improvements.
Topics: Continuous Improvement Digital Transformation Podcast
34 min read
Career Progression in the Manufacturing Industry
By Corey Brown
Today's manufacturing facilities are clean and modern workplaces that offer a variety of unique and exciting career opportunities.
Join our conversation with Joe Renaud from Amazon Robotics, as he shares his fascinating story of professional growth.
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
38 min read
Using Standards to Empower the Frontline Workforce
By Corey Brown
Chad Nelson is a Lean Six-Sigma Operations Manager at 3M and has a wealth of knowledge about standardized work and engaging frontline workers with improvement efforts.
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
26 min read
How to Manage Change on the Plant Floor
By Corey Brown
Change management is a crucial part of any digital transformation or improvement efforts on the plant floor. But how do you deal with stubborn employees or older workers that resist new technology? In this The Voices of Manufacturing episode, we talk with Taylor Harlin, Change and Development Coach at Johnsonville, about effective strategies for gaining employee buy-in and unique ways to communicate changes with your frontline workforce.
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
27 min read
Digital Technology Trends in Manufacturing
By Corey Brown
In the past, manufacturing technology was focused on improving equipment and tools. Now, the industry is shifting its priorities towards workforce enablement. How will the shift impact the future of industrial business?
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
34 min read
ISO 9001 Certification is Easier Than You Think
By Corey Brown
Is audit anxiety holding your company back from ISO 9001 compliance? While it may seem like a daunting task, many businesses are closer to certification (and re-certification) than they realize.
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
31 min read
Adapting Training to Meet the Needs of the Modern Manufacturer
By Corey Brown
Manufacturers are faced with a much different workforce than they've traditionally dealt with. Previous generations had more foundational knowledge, incoming generations need guidance and skill development programs to make them feel comfortable and successful in the industrial work environment.
Topics: Workforce Training Podcast
24 min read
How to Attract and Retain a Qualified Manufacturing Workforce
By Corey Brown
Welcome to the first episode of The Voices of Manufacturing! Join us in conversation with Jim Vinoski, a Forbes Author who specializes in all things manufacturing.
Topics: Podcast
5 min read
Top Podcasts for Manufacturing Professionals
By Corey Brown
The podcast space is growing rapidly and the shows for manufacturing and industrial professionals are no exception. Podcasts in this genre can range from broad industry analysis, to strategic business advice.