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
73 episodes
#73: Reinventing the Safe: Oscar Hedaya on Building Smart Security with The Space Safe
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E73, Reinventing the Safe: Oscar Hedaya on Building Smart Security with The Space SafeJoin us as we discuss: - Oscar's "aha moment": why he set out to modernize a product cat...
**Special Guest** #72: Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 Countries
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E72, Leading with Character Across Cultures: Björn Vikard on Global Manufacturing Spanning 12 CountriesJoin us as we discuss: - Managing unionized operations in India
#71: Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in Manufacturing
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E71, Unionization Crossroads: Ethical Leadership in ManufacturingJoin us as we discuss: - Core tension between operational efficiency and protecting workers’ safety and right...
**Special Guest** #70: Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce Carpenter
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E70, Building the Future: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce, and Tech with Bryce CarpenterJoin us as we discuss: - Advanced Manufacturing in Indiana - Edu...
**Special Guest** #69: Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason Rolland
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E69, Beyond the Mold: How 3D Printing is Reshaping Supply Chains with Jason RollandJoin us as we discuss: - Additive manufacturing technology and how it prints 10-100x faster...
#68: The Lost Decade: How China's Rise & the Opioid Crisis Decimated U.S. Manufacturing in the 2000s
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E68, The Lost Decade: How China's Rise & the Opioid Crisis Decimated U.S. Manufacturing in the 2000sJoin us as we discuss: - How the "China Shock" drove a 1,156% surge in...
**Special Guest** #67: Electrifying Fleets & Automating Emissions Reporting: Inside GreenIRR's Carbon Accounting Platform for Supply Chains with Celine King
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E67, Electrifying Fleets & Automating Emissions Reporting: Inside GreenIRR's Carbon Accounting Platform for Supply Chains with Celine KingJoin us as we discuss: - What tr...
#66: From Prototypes to Production: Building the Future of Bladeless Fans CEO of Exhale Fans
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E66, From Prototypes to Production: Building the Future of Bladeless Fans with CEO of Exhale FansJoin us as we discuss: - Outsourced manufacturing and finding the right partn...
#65: Manufacturing in the 1990s: ERP Implementations, Six Sigma Boom, and Job Declines
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E65, Manufacturing in the 1990s: ERP Implementations, Six Sigma Boom, and Job DeclinesJoin us as we discuss: - The birth of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems
#64: The 1980s Manufacturing Evolution from Blue-Collar to High-Tech Automation
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E64, The 1980s Manufacturing Evolution from Blue-Collar to High-Tech AutomationJoin us as we discuss: - Manufacturing trends from the 1980s to present in the US
#63: The Turning Point in American Manufacturing: Peak Employment, Shifts in Corporate Attitudes Towards the Workers, and Rise of Lean Practices
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E63, The Turning Point in American Manufacturing: Peak Employment, Shifts in Corporate Attitudes Towards the Workers, and Rise of Lean Practices Join us as we discuss: -...
#62: The Golden Age of American Factories: 1960s Boom, Lean Roots, and Early Robot Revolutions
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E62, The Golden Age of American Factories: 1960s Boom, Lean Roots, and Early Robot RevolutionsJoin us as we discuss: - The rise of lean thinking - Signific...
**Special Guest** #61: Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven Ethics
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E61, Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven EthicsJoin us as we discuss: -
**Special Guest** #60: The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E60, The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism Join us as we welcome Renan Devillieres to discuss: -...
#59: The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E59, The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US Join us as we discuss: - The evolution of manufacturing from the 50s to presen...
#58: Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E58, Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut DefectsJoin us as we discuss: - Benefits of temperature-controlled factories &nb...
#57: From Smart to Dark Factories
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E57, From Smart to Dark FactoriesJoin us as we discuss: - The concept of dark factories - Maturity levels of automated factories - Why d...
#56: How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E56, How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern ManufacturingJoin us as we discuss: - Lean Six Sigma’s TIMWOODS 8 Wastes in Manufacturing ...
#55: Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E55, Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation OutreachJoin us as we discuss: - How manufacturing professionals can empower and engage the future worker...
#54: Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E54, Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building EssentialsJoin us as we discuss: - Fun ways to end the year - Ways to reflect on accomplishments as a team...
#53: Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data Center
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E53, Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data CenterJoin us as we discuss: - Innovative data center locations (ocean, space, etc) - China’s successful ocean data cente...
**Special Episode** #52: Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Asma Sharafi
Welcome to Factory of the Future, E52, Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Dr. Asma SharafiJoin us as we discuss: - Dr. Asma Sharafi’s career in advanced battery technology
#51:The Green Haze of Greenwashing
Alexandria and A.W. Schultz explored the fundamental aspects of sustainability and how companies approach environmental responsibility, including discussions about greenwashing and misleading sustainability claims. They examined specific exa...