Factory of the Future Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E14, Quiet Quitting & The New Workplace Revolution Join us as we discuss:  - Employee Motivation and Job Satisfaction - How relatedness, competency, and autonomy drives commitmentment  - The impact of the Great Resignation on businesses today  - How Quiet Quitting has shaped the job market today  - Rising cost of living and the need fo fair co...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E13, Shell Shock: America's Ammunition Surge  Join us as we discuss:  - How increased demand for ammunition will affect domestic (US) manufacturing  - Potential challenges and solutions for the ever increasing workforce shortage - Whether an investment by the US government in artillery and ammunition is truly an investment or if it is guarant...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E12, From Textiles to Tesla: The Evolution of Assembly Lines Join us as we discuss:  - The invention of and history of the Assembly Line - How advancements in steam and coal technology shifted needs in the workforce  - How Industry 5.0 was born from these earlier advancements  And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E11, Training that Transforms: The Direct Link Between Learning and Team Performance Join us as we discuss:  - The importance of engagement for adult learners in the workplace   - Strategies to engage workers of all types  - How role play in training can cement concepts in the audience’s mind  - Why senior leaders need to reward and recognize enga...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E10, From Blah to Aha: Transforming Mundane Work into Meaningful Tasks Join us as we discuss:  - Finding ways to make ‘Blah’ work more enjoyable   - Employee Engagement on the Factory Floor using gamification and personal accountability -The Valley of Disappointment   And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E9, Circular Future: The Tech-Driven Path to Sustainability Join us as we discuss:  - Sustainability and the Role Technology Plays in a Greener Future     - The Culture of Sustainability - Global Supply Chain contribution to Carbon Emissions  - Circular Economics  And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Webs...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E8, The Well-Being Factor: Unlocking Peak Workplace Performance  Join us as we discuss:  - Employee Engagement, Motivation, and Personal Well-Being to drive performance   - The Value of Sharing Positive Experiences, Fostering Camaraderie, and Improving Job Satisfaction - Improving Meeting Dynamics and Effectiveness through Structure and Consistenc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E7, The Evolution of Manufacturing-- Automation, Closed Loop Manufacturing, and Cyber Security  Join us as we discuss:  - Remote Machine Operators  - Closed Loop Manufacturing - Mitigating Cyber Security Risks at Manufacturing Companies as they become more integrated with technology And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E7, AI at Work--From Fantasy Football to Factory Floors Join us as we discuss all things AI: - Narrowing down Real Estate Investments - Resume Writing - Meal Planning      - Creating Preventative Maintenance Schedules and Tasks - Developing Project Plans  - Drafting SOPs  - Picking a Winning Fantasy Football Team And so much more.  Connect with A....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E5, Transformation through Technology Join us as we discuss:  - The CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) and its impact on the workers   - Behind the Scenes of Maintenance Planning  - Why feedback is the key to the continuous improvement loop   And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E4, Beyond Resistance --  Navigating Conflict and Transformation Join us as we discuss:  - The Real Life Conflict Resolution  - The Core Difference Between Total Transformations and Change Management  - Building a rapport with resisters  And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E3, Active Leadership–From Supervision to Success Join us as we discuss:  - The 6 Pillars of Supervision  - Active versus Passive Leadership  - Coaching your Team to Succeed - Interviewing for Success And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E2, Interwoven Progress: How People and Technology Shape the Next Industrial Era Join us as we discuss:  -The History of The Industrial Revolution  -The impact of advanced technologies on the industrial world Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awsch...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E1, Where a Human Centric Approach, Sustainability, and Big Data Intersect Join us as we discuss:  -Industry 5.0– What is it, how did it come about, and how will it affect the future of manufacturing? -The impact of regulations on CO2 emissions across the globe. -Does the focus on Sustainability lead to profitability? Connect with A.W. Schultz  Em...