Manufacturing Happy Hour

If you want to reach an audience, you need to lead with helpful content. It’s a mission that’s served podcast host Chris Luecke well over 200 episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour. So far on the podcast, we’ve had guests share… • Game-changing career advice • Industry insights on everything from food production to AI to additive manufacturing and roller coaster design • World-class experts on new tech and industry innovations • Inspiring entrepreneurship stories We celebrated the 200-episode milestone in true Manufacturing Happy Hour style at Broken Bat Brewery in Milwaukee, WI. Mavens of Manufacturing's Meaghan Ziemba hosts and Chris reflects on what’s made the podcast and community a success. Head to our YouTube channel to watch the episode in full. #manufacturinginsights #manufacturingleaders #podcastinterview

With the right simulation tools, you can refine processes around shipping and receiving, product and part delivery, and raise the performance of a new plant. Not just that, you can also get buy-in more easily with leadership. Graham Wloch, Director of Business Development at Visual Components, discusses more in episode 190 of Manufacturing Happy Hour. Find the full podcast on our website. #simulationtool #refiningprocesses #manufacturinginsights

What better way to celebrate the history of this area than to board The Ship, a unique, historic bar in the heart of Kansas City? In episode 194 of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we sit down with Scott Brown from the Historic West Bottoms Association and General Counsel for Faultless Starch, to learn more about the rich history of this area. Did you know: • The West Bottoms sits across two states, with 30% in Kansas and 70% in Missouri • It was once home to one of the largest stockyards in the U.S. • 90% of Kansas City's entire value was located here in 1895 Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this fascinating industrial hub by tuning in to the full episode on our website. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more episodes like this. #manufacturinginsights #kansascity #industrialheritage

“We want the Kansas City brewing community to be making the best beer they can. Our brewers are really tight-knit. They share a lot of techniques and resources.” Did you know that Kansas City had around 300 breweries in the late 1800s? 🍻 The Prohibition changed that dramatically. In our latest episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we explore how innovative companies like Boulevard Brewing Company are not only preserving but also enhancing Kansas City’s rich beer heritage. Adam Hall shares insights on Boulevard's evolution from a small-batch brewery to a regional favorite, emphasizing the importance of collaboration within the local brewing community. 🎧 Dive into the episode for a fascinating look at brewing history, manufacturing, and innovation. Live on our website. What role do you think collaboration plays in your industry? #brewingindustry #kansascity #communitycollaboration

You don’t get to meet many people like Drew Crowe, which is why he’s back on the show – this time at a special live recording at 4 Hands Brewing Company in St. Louis. Drew is the Founder of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance and the ultimate manufacturing champion. We hear his inspiring journey in this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour. From taking notes alongside seasoned manufacturers to studying at MIT, going into teaching, and becoming a passionate public speaker, Drew credits manufacturing to changing his life. Learn more about Drew’s mission and story in Episode 198 of the podcast – out now. Link below. #industryleaders #manufacturinginsights #newamericanmanufacturingrenaissance

Could the secret to simplifying and accelerating your processes be hidden within your existing data? In the latest episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we chat with Yushiro Kato, Founder and CEO of CADDi, about maximizing the value of the data you already have. He highlights the top benefits of digging into the archives instead of starting new design processes from scratch. In this episode, we explore: • The advantages of centralized data • How leveraging historical data can reduce procurement costs • The time-saving benefits of reusing past information Tune in to episode 199 on our website to learn more! #manufacturinginsights #datadrivenmanufacturing #valueofdata

🤘🏻 Tell All Your Friends! 🤘🏻 Manufacturing Happy Hour's IMTS afterparty is a throwback concert at Reggies Chicago, a famed punk rock venue just steps from McCormick Place. Get your tickets now. We're teaming up with HARTING Americas and Miller Resource Group to bring you an event the manufacturing industry has never seen - or more appropriately, heard - before. Please RSVP to the event page below where you can find a link to take you to buy tickets. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show, so they'll barely make a dent on your corporate card! LOUDERNOW is Chicago's best emo & pop-punk cover band, and How Rude! will be bring 90s hits to start the night. Obviously, throwback attire (eyeliner, flannel, skinny jeans...you get the idea) is strongly encouraged. 17+ show. Attendance at IMTS is not required. SELLOUT! 90s Vs. Emo Night Thursday, September 12, 2024 We're taking this event beyond 11! Come rock with us. #IMTS2024 #manufacturinghappyhour #SELLOUTEmoNight

"It's time to rethink the role of security leaders as not only the 'veto vote' but as enablers," says Mollie Breen, CEO & Founder of Perygee. In this #TBT Manufacturing Happy Hour episode, Mollie focuses on adopting a cybersecurity strategy tailored to your manufacturing organization… Catch the full episode 188 wherever you get your podcasts. #cybersecuritystrategy #securityleadershiprole #manufacturingcybersecurity

Ready to tackle the manufacturing skills gap? Here are 3 actionable takeaways from our live brewery chat! 🍻 • Embrace flexibility in hiring: Focus on attitude and aptitude over years of experience. • Invest in your people: Create an environment where employees feel valued and part of the company. • Rethink technology deployment: Use tech as a catalyst, not a solution, and involve your frontline workers in the process. These gems came from our amazing panel with Ann Wyatt (Ann Wyatt Recruiting), Ryan Lillibridge (Mission Design & Automation), and Willemijn Schneyder (SwipeGuide). Want to hear more? Check out episode 193 of Manufacturing Happy Hour on our website. While you're there, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop! #manufacturingskillsgap #manufacturingrecruitment #workforcedevelopment

A big thank you to everyone who’s tuned in or joined our manufacturing community over the years! 🥳 We’ve had some awesome guests, and we’re so excited to see what the next 200 episodes have in store. To stay up to date on what’s coming, don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter. In the meantime, check out our previous episodes covering everything from innovations in AI to manufacturing in niche industries. Some great ones to check out from the last year… • 150: When Will We Actually Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing? Featuring Ann Wyatt • 149: Thriving with AI: Artificial Intelligence Strategies for Manufacturers with Jeff Winter • 148: Why Your Manufacturing Business Should Be Boring with Marc Bowers As we say around here, stay innovative, stay thirsty! #manufacturingcommunity #podcastmilestone #manufacturingpodcast