Manufacturing Happy Hour

Is cutting-edge tech the silver bullet for manufacturing challenges? Not quite! 🤔 Willemijn Schneyder, CEO and Founder of SwipeGuide, drops some wisdom in episode 193: "Technology is only a catalyst. It's not the solution." Tech alone won't solve your problems. You need to pair it with cultural shifts and a commitment to reskilling your workforce. Want more insights like this? Check out episode 193 of Manufacturing Happy Hour, where we dive deep into the skills gap over some beers. Find the full episode on our website. #workforceinsights #manufacturingindustry #reskilling

The West Bottoms district, once the economic powerhouse of the city, is experiencing an exciting renaissance. From its roots as a major hub for agriculture, manufacturing, and railroads, this historic area is now transforming into a vibrant neighborhood that blends the old and new. In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we visit The Ship, a unique bar in the district, for a talk with Scott Brown from the Historic West Bottoms Association to learn more about the history of the area. Check out the full discussion on YouTube or our website. #economicgrowth #industrialhistory #manufacturinginsights

While there can be a tendency to fear automation in some sectors of the manufacturing industry, Rob Goldiez, CEO of Hirebotics, explains that real breakthrough comes when you focus on empowering people. In this #ThrowbackThursday episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Rob and Justin Montes, CEO of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc., provide real-world insights into what it looks like when you integrate robotics into your workforce. 🎧 Catch Episode 183 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. #tbt #robotintegration #roboticsandautomation

When it comes to cybersecurity solutions, each decision-maker has different priorities. For the CISO 🔒 it’s about visibility, risk reduction, and rapid response times. They live and breathe security. The CIO 💻 is focused on seamless integration with the existing tech stack and ease of implementation. And the CFO 💰 is focused on the budgetary impact and downtime. In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we’re talking to Mollie Breen, Founder and CEO of Perygee about what we all need to know and understand about cybersecurity. Tune in via the link below. #cybersecuritypriorities #manufacturingcyberresilience #cybersecuritysolutions

Ever wonder why some machine shops are thriving while others are closing their doors? 🤔 In the latest Manufacturing Happy Hour episode, Paul Van Metre, Co-Founder of ProShop ERP, returns to the podcast to share some game-changing insights, including: • The industries that are booming right now for machine shops • Why a sales-driven approach is key • Why continuous improvement should be one of your top goals Whether you're running a machine shop or leading a manufacturing team, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find it now wherever you get you podcasts. Plus, Paul and host Chris Luecke will be at IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, IL on Sept. 9-14, 2024. Join us! #machineshops #salesdriven #continuousimprovement

Getting an MBA is certainly not essential for a career in manufacturing, but we just had to ask this Stanford grad about her experience. In Episode 192, we welcomed Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, to talk about sustainability and productivity. In this clip, she shares more about her experience launching a startup after her MBA. Don't miss this episode, packed with valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and manufacturing leaders. Link in the comments. #ManufacturingLeadership #StartupSuccess #MBAinIndustry

Are manufacturing job requirements turning people away? With a big skills gap in this space, we can’t afford to let aspiring manufacturers walk away when they have so much to offer. In episode 193, one of the big themes is that manufacturing leaders should be a bit more flexible when recruiting the next generation of talent. Hear more from Ann Wyatt in the full episode on our website. #recruitmentstrategies #manufacturingjobs #skillsgap

Doing more with less is what operational efficiency is all about. And in today’s world, AI has become an invaluable tool. Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, joins episode 192 to talk about productivity and how it ties into sustainability, plus how AI fits into the story. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Guidewheel's innovative approach to factory ops. Find the full podcast on our website or YouTube. #OperationalEfficiency #AIinManufacturing #FactoryOps

How has AI changed the way we ‘train’ robots for manufacturing? In this short clip from a #ThrowbackThursday episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Rapid Robotics CEO & Co-Founder Jordan Kretchmer explains how they are now able to program them with ‘intent-based’ instincts. You can still catch the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts – just search for episode 172. #tbt #ai #manufacturing

Hey St. Louis Manufacturing Leaders! Our live podcast in the Gateway to the West is in 24 hours! Grab your tickets now before prices go up at midnight. $12 in advance. $15 day of show on Thursday 7/18. We'll be joined by Drew Crowe and our friends at IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show. Thank you Indeavor and Missouri Association of Manufacturers for making this event possible. These are selling fast! Join us at 4 Hands Brewery in downtown St. Louis for a night of networking and a live podcast with all of these great folks. Link to tickets in the comments. #manufacturinghappyhour