Factory of the Future Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 efficiency And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E29, Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives Sustainability and Technology Transformation Join us as we discuss:  - Sustainability Technology  - Organizational Transformation - Sustainability Drive by Consumer Demand - Unique Challenges Faced by Small Companies   And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal We...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Em...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 backend And so much more. Connect with A.W...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E24, Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future Join 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. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email:...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E23, Fueling the Human-Centric Industrial Revolution Join 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. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Ema...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, Episode 22, People-First Production: Shifting from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 Join us as we discuss:  - What leaders need to know about the human centric approach  - Integrating New Technology with the Workforce - Industry 5.0  And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, Episode 21, What You Need to Know: Business Transformation Report and AI Implementation Join us as we discuss:  - Importance of ESG and GRC   - How to Launch an Entreprise-Wide Transformation - Key Stats from the Business Transformation and How Leaders Today are Planning for Tomorrow   And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschul...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, Episode 20, The Manufacturing Workforce Crisis: Pathways to Tomorrow's Talent   Join us as we discuss:  - How to Attract and Retain Top Talent - Strategies to Address and Close the Workforce Gap - The Role Mentorship Programs Play in Manufacturing - Keys to Creating Community Amongst a DIverse Workforce And so much more. Connect with A.W. Sch...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, Episode 19, The Digital Twin Revolution: Space Tech to Shop Floor Join us as we discuss:  - Digital Twins   - What are they? - How do they work? - What role might they play in the future? And so much more Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E18, The 2030 Workforce: AI, Robots & Remote Work Join us as we discuss:  - The Looming Labor Shortage   - Immersive Technology Solutions - Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Maintenance and Reliability  - Potential of Remote Work for Factory Workers   And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, Episode 17, Manufacturing Misadventures: The Good, The Bad, and The Buttery Join us as we discuss:  - The Wide Range of Factory Conditions the Workforce  - Malfunctioning Manufacturing Lines - Immaculate Factories Best Practices Supporting Preventative Maintenance  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, E16, Leading the Modern Maintenance Revolution: A Human-First Approach Join us as we discuss:  - Strategic asset management - Maintenance Liability  - The role leadership plays in preventative maintenance  - The secret why and how behind highly successful maintenance teams  And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Per...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Factory of the Future, E15, Excel: Peaked or Pivoting? Join us as we discuss:  - How Microsoft Excel fits into the world of big data  - Challenges and downsides excel presents  And so much more.  Connect with A.W. Schultz  Email: aw@awschultz.org  Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.c...

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....