IoT and data analytics are unlocking hidden productivity gains for Australian manufacturers — Movus founder Brad Parsons shares how to start. 

In this episode, Brad Parsons, founder of Movus, an Australian IoT success story, shares the practical lessons from building a data-driven manufacturing technology business and helping manufacturers use data to make better decisions. We cover: 

• How IoT sensors and real-time data analytics can identify and eliminate productivity bottlenecks in manufacturing operations 
• The role of data in accelerating new product development and reducing time to market 
• Why experimentation and learning fast are more valuable than perfect planning in digital transformation 
• How collaboration across operations, engineering, and leadership teams unlocks the value of manufacturing data.
• A practical framework for manufacturers who want to start using IoT data without a massive investment 

Whether you're a plant manager, operations director, or business owner looking to improve decision-making with data, this episode gives you a founder's perspective on what works — and what doesn't. 

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/2-making-better-decisions-simple-and-effective-ways-to-leverage-data-to-improve-operations-and-new-product-development-with-brad-parsons/ 

AI has hit the mainstream — Nigel Dalton, Australia's leading Lean and AI expert, explains how manufacturers can use both to build competitive advantage. 

In this debut episode, Nigel Dalton, AI strategist, Lean expert, and technology leadership advisor, shares a framework for Australian manufacturers looking to use AI and Lean together to navigate economic uncertainty and build lasting competitive advantage. We cover: 

• How AI is evolving and what the emergence of tools like ChatGPT means for Australian manufacturing leaders 
• How to use Lean to its full potential — including the aspects most manufacturers ignore 
• Why you don't need to be a technologist to lead a technology transformation in manufacturing 
• The opportunity for the next generation of leaders to leverage AI and modern leadership theory 
• Practical steps Australian manufacturers can take today to start embracing AI without taking unnecessary risks 

Whether you're a business owner, plant manager, or emerging manufacturing leader, this Season 1 debut gives you a compelling framework for thinking about AI and Lean in the same conversation. 

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/1-modern-leadership-lean-and-ai-with-nigel-dalton/ 

Manufacturing Tech Australia is the podcast for Aussie manufacturers navigating automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and digital transformation — hosted by Shane Williams and Paul Mason. 

This short trailer introduces the show and its mission: to bring practical insights, tools, and strategies to Australian manufacturers and technology buyers. Every episode features industry leaders, technology experts, and hands-on practitioners sharing what's actually working on the factory floor and in the supply chain. 

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/introduction-to-manufacturing-tech-australia/