Data in Depth
Data in Depth explores the world of advanced analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning within the context of the manufacturing industry. In each episode, we talk with industry leaders and analytics experts to help manufacturers gain a 360-degree view of the shop floor, their business processes, and their customers. We dig into the concepts of descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics to help solve modern manufacturing problems. From MRP to quality control, from field service to customer experience, our conversations are designed to spur innovative, data-driven thinking for those working to build the factories of the future.
Episodes
26 episodes
AI Deep Dive - Driving Revenue Growth in Manufacturing Through Aftermarket Sales and CPQ Solutions
Join us for an AI Deep Dive as we explore how manufacturers can unlock untapped potential with an aftermarket sales strategy. This episode delves into the benefits of integrating Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) tools and customer portals to strea...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:33
AI Deep Dive - Unlock Efficiency in Your Engineer-To-Order (ETO) Manufacturing Processes
In this AI Deep Dive, we delve into the obstacles ETO manufacturers face, such as complex CPQ workflows, manual processes, and data silos, and reveal how Mountain Point’s expertise helps tackle these challenges head-on. Learn about their compre...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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13:32
Demystifying Serverless Machine Learning
In this episode, we sat down with Carl Osipov with CounterFactual.AI and the author of Serverless Machine Learning In Action. Carl sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:52
Using IoT to Maximize Efficiency
In this episode, we talk with Ed Kuzemchak from Software Design Solutions. Ed digs into the ways companies can use the Internet of Things (IoT) to increase efficiency. He shares advice on how to identify areas of opportunity to implement IoT an...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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24:43
How Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics Tool Helps Manufacturers See the Big Picture
In this episode, we sat down with Kyley Darby from Mountain Point and Skye Reymond with Terbium Labs. Kyley and Skye explore how manufacturers can leverage descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:40
Beyond Academics: The Practical Applications of Machine Learning
In this episode, we talk with Bastiane Huang with OSARO. Bastiane digs into the practical uses of deep learning and machine learning. She explores beyo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:55
How Manufacturers Can Decrease Downtimes With Voice-Directed Solutions
In this episode, we talk with Alex Reneman with Mountain Leverage. Alex explores the importance of innovations like voice-directed solutions in the midst of a global pandemic when the supply chain may...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:36
How Aligning People, Processes, Technology, and Data Helps Manufacturers Do More
In this episode, we talk with Mendy Ezagui with Nucleus Technologies and Rapid Logistics Couriers. Mendy digs into strategies manufacturers can employ to customize automation and streamline internal processes to increase productivity.“Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:26
Using Data to Create Informed Buyers
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Arthur, marketing expert and advisor for Scoutbee. Lisa digs into strategies manufacturers can use ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:23
Reduce Risk, Increase Productivity with Machine-As-A-Service
In this episode, we talk with Michael Cromheecke from SteamChain to discuss blockchain and machine-as-a-service. Michael breaks down how this model improves machine productivity and performance, with reduc...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:05
Robots for Hire: The Future of IoT
In this episode, we talk with Zach Boyd from Hirebotics a company that allows manufacturers to hire a robot for hourly work like they would an employee. Zach explores the ways that data and the Internet...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:02
How Manufacturers Can Effectively Navigate the Digital Consumer Age
In this episode, we talk with Tyson Higginbotham from Supply Source Solutions. Tyson shares tips for manufacturers to increase the ease of doing business (EODB) for their end-users and effectivel...
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26:26
Proactive not Reactive: How Manufacturers Can Prevent Waste and Ensure Quality
In this episode, we talk with Nick Humpries from Zeiss. Nick shares strategies to head off waste and ensure quality by integrating datasets to monitor production in real-time.“Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:50
Connecting the Dots — How Manufacturers Can Find Context and Meaning in their Data
In this episode, we talk with Clark Richey from FactGem. Clark offers insights into how manufacturers can take small — but effective — steps to break down data silos for a more complete view of the company."Information is now being co...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:41
How Manufacturers Can Use IoT Data to Drive Bottom-Line Results w/ Caroline Hilla from Cisco
In this episode, we talk with Caroline Hilla from Cisco's Global Manufacturing team. Caroline offers practical and foundational tips for capturing, integrating — and effectively using — IoT data. "There's a perception right now that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:41
The Manufacturer's IoT Playbook: Where to Start and What NOT to Do - with John Clevenger
"Too many companies I've seen initially get into this thinking they're gonna have some 12, 18-month ROI... they're gonna put a bunch of data in and all of a sudden they're going to have some super whiz-bang thing happening. And it's definite...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:43
How Manufacturers Can Use Data to Improve Customers' Experience, Drive Additional Sales, and Do More with Less; featuring Chris Muto from Pro-Tech
"Since we've started this, we're literally adding tens of thousands of dollars of extra revenue when our product ships." In this episode, we talk with Chris Muto, Sales Operations Manager for Pro-Tech, a manufacturer of industria...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:17
Data-Driven Marketing Part 2 with Francois Gau
In this episode, we talk with Francois Gau, owner and CEO of Levy Industrial. This episode is the second of a two-part segment with Francois. During this portion of the interview, Francois digs into the concept of Inbound Marketing...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:25
Data-Driven Marketing with Francois Gau
In this episode, we talk with Francois Gau, owner and CEO of Levy Industrial. Francois outlines his data-driven approach for generating growth for industrial and tech-based B2B companies. This episode is the first of a two-part seg...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:20
5 Ways AI and Machine Learning are Changing the Face of Manufacturing with Louis Columbus
In this episode, we talk with Louis Columbus, a Forbes columnist and principal at IQMS. Lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:02
Boosting the Bottom Line: 3 Ways Data Can Drive Profit for Manufacturers with Mike Wertheim
In this episode, we talk with Mike Wertheim from Hayward Industries. Mike shares how Hayward is using data to boost the company's bottom line and outlines his team's top priorities for 20...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:14
Supply Chain 360: Data and Analytics Powering Modern Logistics with James Lumb
On this episode of Data in Depth, we dig into how sophisticated data and analytics are transforming logistics and changing the way companies manage their supply chains. We talk with James Lumb, CEO of Zenkraft
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:24
Cloud ERP: Avoiding 'FrankenCloud' and Moving from Transactional to Strategic Systems with Tom Brennan
In this episode, we talk with Tom Brennan from Rootstock. Tom discusses the pitfalls of 'FrankenCloud' (multiple cloud systems roughly connected). He also digs into the role of the data-driven CFO and sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:23
The Connected Worker: Experience Data with Ben Cheng
On this episode, we talk with Ben Cheng from Parsable. Ben delves into the world of the connected worker. He shares ideas for how we can capture the experiences and knowledge of people on the shop floor to develop shared best practices, anticip...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:45
