Factory of the Future Podcast
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 personally and professionally.
Together, they bring unique individual flair and practical life experiences that will challenge leaders to rethink the way they run their businesses.
Episodes
#58: Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects
#57: From Smart to Dark Factories
#56: How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing
#55: Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach
#54: Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials
#53: Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data Center
**Special Episode** #52: Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Asma Sharafi
#51:The Green Haze of Greenwashing
#50: The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People
#49: Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution
#48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
#47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
#46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
#45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes
**Special Episode** #44: Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla
#43: A Celebration National Manufacturing Day
**Special Episode** #42: Supply Chain Leadership Insights: Interview with Jim O’Rourke
#41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration
#40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success
#39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing
**SPECIAL EPISODE** #38: The History of Offshoring and Emerging Global Reshoring Trends with Expert Rosemary Coates
**SPECIAL EPISODE** #37: Reindustrializing America: Automation, Skills, and the Future of Manufacturing with Drew Allen
#36: The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your Factory
#35: Unpacking US Management Trends: Size, Effectiveness, and Surprising Insights