Recorded at Fuuz HQ in Detroit, this conversation brings together Craig Scott (Founder & CEO of Fuuz), Dave Crysler (Founder of The Crysler Club), and Zack Scriven (Abelara) for a real, operator-to-operator discussion on what actually drives manufacturing results.

This is not a vendor pitch. It’s a grounded conversation about how manufacturers really scale: what works, what breaks, and where technology actually belongs.

*You’ll hear:*
- Dave’s “planning, people, process, technology” framework and how he applies it across industries
- Craig’s story building Fuuz out of real system integrator pain: too many tools, too many skill sets, too much complexity
- Why good vendors say “no” when they’re not the right fit
- How to think about data, ownership, and adoption without losing the humans in the system
- Quick hot takes on AI: where it helps, where it distracts, and why authenticity is coming back

If you’re a plant leader, operations leader, or IT/OT leader trying to connect shop-floor reality to enterprise outcomes, this one will hit.

*About Abelara:* Abelara works with manufacturing leaders to bridge strategy and execution. We help teams deploy modern architectures, unify disconnected systems, and unlock real operational visibility. No jargon, no fluff—just practical solutions built to scale in the real world.

Thank you to Craig Scott and Dave Crysler for joining this Abelara Ascent podcast.

➡️ Learn More about Fuuz: https://www.fuuz.com

➡️ Learn More about Crysler Club: https://thecrysler.club

➡️ Learn more about Abelara: https://abelara.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/abelara/

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