From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Chris Kuntz, Vice President of Strategic Operations at Augmentir. Chris introduces Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform, which helps companies onboard workers faster, digitize workflows, and improve safety, quality, and productivity. The conversation also explores the importance of augmenting human workers with technology, the need to rethink hiring and training strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing manufacturing operations. Chris and Santosh also discuss the critical intersection of technology and workforce development in addressing industry challenges. Don’t miss this episode! 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Chris’s Background and Journey to Augmentir (0:41)
• Overview of Augmentir (1:05)
• Identifying Customer Needs (4:15)
• Starting Points for Digitization (5:49)
• Measuring ROI (8:29)
• Case Study: Colgate-Palmolive (10:48)
• State of U.S. Manufacturing (12:32)
• Skills and Training Investment (14:28)
• Addressing Systemic Problems (15:57)
• Nearshoring Trends (17:52)
• AI's Role in Manufacturing (19:31)
• Challenges in Mid-Market Manufacturing (22:50)
• Chips Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing (24:11)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:19)

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