Cliff Notes Podcast: Lead manufacturing

Alan O'Neill brings decades of motorsport experience to education, having worked with historic Grand Prix cars and run multiple race teams. In 2010, he transitioned to teaching motorsport engineering, where he identified significant gaps between education and industry needs. Show Sponsor  - for your manufacturing website needs: Holdingbay    https://holdingbay.co.uk Learn from the cliff notes on M...

Following on from the interview on "How Britain Shaped the Manufacturing World", discover the secrets behind successful companies and the minds that cover all the bases between automotive and pharmaceutical. Join into the stories of visionary entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses, uncovering the strategies that propelled their inventions and Great Britain to new heights. Philip Hamlyn-Will...

Southern Manufacturing and Electronics is the first show of the year for many people in the UK manufacturing community. So it was great to get out to meet friends and partners and many new faces this week. We took the microphone out and recorded with visitors and companies running stands. Many of whom are part of the ConeX Portal a community with a mission is to help UK engineering and manufacturi...

Did you know that increasing the number of parts in manufacturing can lead to a higher number of exception messages during assembly, making streamlined processes and supply chain optimization even more crucial? Podcast on the intricacies of supply chain management and optimization, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by manufacturing business owners in today's complex market. Show Spo...

Join us as we discuss bringing the day to day running data and action items from visual management and paper notes, to a connected and full cycle solution. My guest, Michael Lynch, Co-Founder of Praxie, shares insights into the evolving landscape of AI, its practical applications, and how businesses can leverage this transformative tool to gain a competitive edge. The conversation delves into the...

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a wild idea into a tangible creation? In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of 3D printing with Scott Tarcy. How does he transform concepts into reality? Meet Scott, mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, and president of CADdesignhelp. With over 15 years of experience, Scott has carved a niche in the 3D modeling and printing universe, helpi...

Imagine having a strategic tool at your disposal that can help your business adapt, evolve, and make informed decisions. In this podcast interview, we unravel the power of Wardley Mapping with the expert guide, Ben Mosior. The burning question we seek to answer: How can Wardley Mapping revolutionise your business strategy? Discover how Wardley Mapping can transform your business strategy, setting...

In this episode Tristan discusses the manufacturing industry with guest Laura Crawford . Laura is the founder and managing director, editor, journalist, and PR specialist at Machinery and Manufacturing Magazine . With 20 years of experience in the publishing industry focused on engineering and manufacturing, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the conversation. Show Sponsor  - for y...

We delve into the world of live immersive experiences and hardware manufacture with Clockwork Dog, a company known for its innovative products that enhance live shows, escape rooms and interactive art projects. Most of all they are a UK based SME manufacturing company making connected devices and control software. Join us as we uncover the insights and perspectives shared during this engaging conv...

Discover the secrets behind successful companies and the minds that shaped them in a look at 100 years of history. Join us as we delve into the stories of visionary entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses, uncovering the strategies that propelled their inventions and Great Britain to new heights. Philip Hamlyn Williams, a renowned historian and author. Williams, latest book "How Britain Shap...

In this episode with Ian Woodley, we dive into the world of dynamic business presentations with Pitchflex (formerly StiloTouch), a revolutionary platform that goes beyond traditional slide decks. Join us as we explore how Pitchflex is transforming the way companies engage their audience and showcase their expertise. Show Notes:   https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/53/ Steven's website: https:/...

The interview is with Steven L. Blue is President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a keynote speaker and author. He has written five books and won awards for his writing and speaking. Steve has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, having worked his way up from a factory supervisor to the CEO and director of the company. He believes in lifelong learning and values both education and experience...

Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the US.  MRCA has a focus on employee ownership and has experienced benefits in terms of profitability, employee morale, and lower turnover. The company is currently working on a range of products, including retail displays and control panels for nuclear power plants....

Powering Real Time Analytical Insights on Edge, if we move our thinking forward and then build the path. Vats Vanar from KX covering IoT and 5G on Cliff Notes Podcast 50. Vice President of Product & Strategy for IoT at KX. He helps manufacturing and automotive clients leverage the power of streaming and real-time distributed analytics architectures to drive better business and financial outcomes....

Justin Halfpenny has been CEO of Caddify for the last 4 years, building on the success and needs of previous product offering. We talks about Nocode, companion apps, customer success and product adoption in manufacturing. As Justin puts it "Every product will be shipped with a Companion App".  Show Notes.  https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/49/   Learn more: https://caddify.com/   Sponsor: htt...

CYBIONE to the Rescue, with Raj Kundalia Managing Director. It's a frightening thought, isn't it?   That 95% of cyber security breaches are caused by human error? 68% of business leaders feel their cyber security risks are increasing. Is your business safe? Show Notes   https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/48/

Stephen Harrison predictive asset condition monitoring in the field Stephen has over 30 years experience in the field of systems analysis, development, integration and business intelligence. Most recently Stephen has been heavily involved in systems relating to programme / project management, Asset Management and Monitoring, information capture and analysis often working directly on client sites a...

Getting into accessiblity and inclusion affects all workforces and customers, of digital interfaces.  Grant Broome, works to make this better and help others.  https://diginclusion.com/services/   Show Notes: https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/46/   Show sponsor, for websites that move manufacturing forward:   https://holdingbay.co.uk/

Adam teaches us how Net Zero is in reach of SME. With a target for 1 Million Small Businesses to Net Zero By 2025. 96% of the UK economy has less than 9 employees. They lack the resources and support to achieve Net Zero. Small99 is a platform which provides practical guidance on how business owners like you can reach net zero quickly.   Show Notes: https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/45/   Show...

Ron Rock is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Microshare, with three decades of experience as a bridge builder between new technology strategies and legacy enterprises. Create a safer more efficient environment Indoor asset tracking is core feature, to track from wheelchair, to beds to forklifts. To track the most expensive assets after staff to understand how much is being utilised. Show...

Mick Tilley is Owner at Tried&True in North Yorkshire, a distributed agency. He's a failed comedian, a failed lawyer and a failed MMA fighter but when it comes to marketing, he is it. Founded in 2019, often disruptive and always innovative, but our philosophy is simple: marketing isn't a one-size fits all discipline. We bring tried and true strategies and tactics together to build bespoke solution...

Matt Lacey is Sales & Marketing Manager at H V Wooding a precision component, motor lamination and busbar manufacturer.   With over 20 years in companies across the industry Matt talks about busbars, wire erosion, laser cutting, electric vehicles and british manufacturing. Show Notes : https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/42/ For H V Wooding: https://www.hvwooding.co.uk/ebrochure/ Learn with the...

Looking a deep dive into process and improvement in health product production, Kevin and Tristan have a lively conversation.  Kevin Snook is the author of "Make It Right", CEO Saxagon and LUCIDi4. Kevin helps manufacturing leaders take control of the operations, with their current people, to deliver breakthrough results and have the time to work on strategic growth. For 17 years a leader in P&G, w...

Sharing the passion for board games with Ellie Dix, owner of The Dark Imp. The education quality and passion to innovate on product releases through a pandemic. Having used crowd funding successfully before she is also spearheading the latest big box family game Uranus on Kickstarter. Using her education expertise in production and partners to manufacturing the different parts of the game in the U...

Sara Duff, Sales and Marketing Director at Smart Manufacture and Smart Quality, is passionate about helping SMEs achieve their business goals through implementing effective business growth strategies.   Supported by best of breed cloud based business and industry specific software. Full show notes: https://cliffnotespodcast.com/podcasts/39/   Smart Manufacture https://smartmanufacture.co.uk