Conquering Chaos: A Show for Manufacturing Leaders

We came, we saw, we conquered chaos.

Josh Santo, hosts the final episode of Conquering Chaos.

It has been a long, meaningful journey for the show and we take a look back at the top and favorite episodes from the show's run and recap what made this show so special for industry experts and what we all learned from it from each and every episode.

Thank you for listening!

We’re living in a time of innovation. With Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation on the horizon, new, emerging technologies are taking the industry by storm. Close to the top of that list is Extended Reality. But how much of it is hype and how much is (actual) reality?

In this episode of Conquering Chaos, we delve into the ways in which these technologies are improving the lives of frontline workers and the efficiencies of manufacturers.

We’re joined by fellow podcast host and technology fellow for a global manufacturing company, Scott Burkey. We speak with Scott about how these technologies are being used to improve worker training and implementation. From training simulations to remote troubleshooting, virtual and augmented realities are transforming the experience of frontline workers. We also discuss the potential for these technologies to revolutionize the entire manufacturing process, from design to production to maintenance and more.

Join as we discuss:

• The reality of XR including AR VR, and MR
• The immediate impact on the lives of frontline workers
• How to tap into tribal knowledge with tenured workers to train the next generation
• How extended realities are connecting workers

Check out Scott’s podcast, XR at Work!

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Manufacturers in North America and Western Europe are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in 2023. For large manufacturers, it’s particularly difficult.

As predictive data rolls in, the potential for a growing gap in talent in manufacturing is becoming more pronounced as a majority of manufacturers are faced with difficulties staffing their frontlines— talent needed to keep lines running smoothly and get customers what they need.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO at WorkStep to discuss these workforce challenges, examine what the data says about turnover, and explore what you can do to attract and retain your workforce as talent density continues to drop.

Join us as we discuss:

• Using a company’s scale and strategy to improve business perception
• Top reasons for turnover and how you can reduce their impact
• Actionable tips for improving workplace satisfaction

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In the final part of this 3-part series, we’re joined by fan-favorite Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable, for a deep dive into the world of frontline worker technologies and the connected worker, as well as an exploration of the challenges that come with connecting workers with new technology.

Jaime and Josh examine the most common categories of solutions available for solving a slew of problems experienced on and by the frontline. The two discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each option and explore the journey manufacturers can expect to go on when connecting their workers (no matter how they choose to do so).

Join as we discuss:

• A recap of episode 2 with a review of the most commonly used siloed solutions
• The most popular types of frontline worker technologies for overcoming inefficiency
• What you will experience in your pursuit of connecting your frontline workers

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What if the tools you relied on every single day to get the job done were the reason you are experiencing inefficiency? How are you supposed to continuously improve when your options for implementing and sustaining change are limited?

In part two of our three-part series on the connected worker and workforce in manufacturing, we’re joined again by fan-favorite Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable

In this part, Jaime and Josh discuss the challenges of siloed solutions in the manufacturing industry. Jaime sheds light on the detrimental effects of relying on common siloed solutions, including the impact it can have on worker reliability and how it causes manufacturers to miss out on opportunities to improve. ! We also dive deeper into digital isolation,how it has affected manufacturing production, and why workers have been left behind in this process.
Join as the two discuss:

• A recap of the top takeaways of part 1
• How siloed solutions and lack of technology lead to digital isolation on the frontlines
• Digital isolation’s impact on manufacturing production and how workers got left behind

Catch the full article from the BBC on digital isolation here!

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Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

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Join us on Conquering Chaos as we kick off a three-part series on the connected worker and workforce in manufacturing with our industry expert (back by popular demand) Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable.

In part 1, Jaime and Josh examine the most common inefficiencies that they’ve encountered while working with manufacturers to digitize frontline operations. These inefficiencies are inherent within frontline workflows and processes and if left unchecked, they can significantly impact operational results.

Join as the two discuss the

• 4 most common inefficiencies and what to do about them
• Cost of doing nothing
• Role of today’s frontline worker in solving inefficiencies

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Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

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Creating lasting change in manufacturing can be a daunting task. With the right strategies, it's possible. But — you have to prioritize it.
In this episode, we explore how to drive impactful change in factories and make that change stick

This week, Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable, discusses his experience in conquering chaos within the manufacturing industry. Jaime has had an impressive career, with highlights including leading multi-site teams that have made a significant impact in the manufacturing space. Jaime also shares how enacting change to your teams can be a challenge but a rewarding one for everyone with the right strategies.

Join as we discuss:

• Jaime’s own highlights (and lowlights) as a factory director
• Lessons learned from all of those experiences
• Making & sustaining change
• Short-term sacrifices for long term gain & ROI

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Digital Twin — hyped-up dud of an idea or critical component to the future of manufacturing (and the world)?

In this episode we’re examining fact and fiction when it comes to Digital Twin technology.

Our guest is Michael Pytel, Founder and CTO of Fulfilld. He discusses the implementation and reality of Digital Twins in the industry. Michael offers valuable insights on how digital twins have transformed the industry, and can transform logistic in particular, by providing real-time data and insights. He highlights the benefits of using digital twins, including increased efficiency, improved customer experience, and cost savings. He also shares the challenges that come with implementation and how to overcome them.

Join as we discuss:

• Fact and fiction surrounding digital twin technology
• Benefits of using digital twin technology
• Overcoming implementation challenges.
• Key considerations for implementing digital twin technology
• How to start implementing digital twins

If you like what you heard, you can join Fulfilld and Michael at this year’s Promat Conference in March to continue the conversation!

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Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

P.S. Say “to win” fast and it sounds like”twin.” Is that a sign? Digital To Win, Digital Twin!

In our 2022 episodes, we've had the pleasure of speaking with industry leaders and experts who have shared their valuable insights and lessons learned. From implementing new technologies to streamlining operations, we've covered a wide range of topics to help manufacturers stay competitive and thrive in today's market. We take a look at the 7 most popular episodes and the biggest lessons we learned from each of those guests. One of the key takeaways from our episodes is the importance of empowering people. We also learned that having a strong company culture and clear communication can lead to improved productivity and employee satisfaction. Another important lesson is the importance of investing in new technologies such as automation and data analytics to stay ahead of the curve. Now, get ready to conquer chaos in 2023!

One of the most compelling reasons to digitize your operations is the access you get to new data points that were previously uncapturable. New data points bring new visibility. New visibility brings new insight. And new insight brings new innovation.
But what data points are needed? And are these insights reserved for certain roles? Or can data be a powerful in-the-moment companion to everyone within manufacturing operations?

Today’s guest, John Klein, Business System Leader at American Axle and Manufacturing joined to give insight on how new data points combined with powerful visualizations and connected worker technology has enabled people at all levels within their operations to drive innovations.
Join as we discuss the:

• power of frontline activity data
• importance of custom dashboards for data visualization
• The challenges of data collecting through paper
• new way of connected work for frontline manufacturing operations
• Scaling with analytics