We came, we saw, we conquered chaos. Josh Santo, hosts the final episode of Conquering Chaos. It has been a long, meaningful journey for the show and we take a look back at the top and favorite episodes from the show's run and recap what made t
We’re living in a time of innovation. With Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation on the horizon, new, emerging technologies are taking the industry by storm. Close to the top of that list is Extended Reality. But how much of it is hype and ho
Manufacturers in North America and Western Europe are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in 2023. For large manufacturers, it’s particularly difficult.As predictive data rolls in, the potential for a growing gap in
In the final part of this 3-part series, we’re joined by fan-favorite Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable, for a deep dive into the world of frontline worker technologies and the connected worker, as well as an explorat
What if the tools you relied on every single day to get the job done were the reason you are experiencing inefficiency? How are you supposed to continuously improve when your options for implementing and sustaining change are limited? In part t
Join us on Conquering Chaos as we kick off a three-part series on the connected worker and workforce in manufacturing with our industry expert (back by popular demand) Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable.In part 1, Jaim
Creating lasting change in manufacturing can be a daunting task. With the right strategies, it's possible. But — you have to prioritize it. In this episode, we explore how to drive impactful change in factories and make that change stickThis we
Digital Twin — hyped-up dud of an idea or critical component to the future of manufacturing (and the world)? In this episode we’re examining fact and fiction when it comes to Digital Twin technology. Our guest is Michael Pytel, Founder and CTO
In our 2022 episodes, we've had the pleasure of speaking with industry leaders and experts who have shared their valuable insights and lessons learned. From implementing new technologies to streamlining operations, we've covered a wide range of
One of the most compelling reasons to digitize your operations is the access you get to new data points that were previously uncapturable. New data points bring new visibility. New visibility brings new insight. And new insight brings new innov
In a very special episode this week, we’re joined by two experts from the manufacturing industry who are using Parsable to power their digitalization efforts — Jim Carroll, Director of Land and Environment at Holcim, and Steve Switzer, Plant Ma
Many manufacturers and industrial operations are facing a number of disruptions. There’s workforce disruption, technological disruption, consumer disruption, and supply chain disruption. While there are a number of options for mitigating the im
Cloud-based ERP, you’ve probably heard of it but are you implementing it effectively for your teams?In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kerrie Jordan, Vice President of Product Management for Epicor's Data Platform shared the insights on that s
ERP. If you got it, you probably don’t love it. But you know you need it.When it comes to ERP systems, many manufacturers have a love/hate relationship with their solution.. But why? At the end of the day, it is absolutely critical for managin
Mitigating risk in manufacturing is a tall task for many companies — especially these days. Everything from supply chain, workforce retention and inflation can hinder a company’s profitability without warning. How can a well lead company mitig
We’re in a period of time where everyone is struggling to do more with less. That pressure impacts everyone at all levels — CEO, management, and the frontlines.But what if you had a blueprint for achieving more without expanding resources? If y
Your customers are not just the end consumer, your customers are all around you. They are the employees who help grow the business and the partners you work with to create sustainable products. And if you aren’t meeting all of your customer's t
In today’s episode, Bob Seaman, Director of Innovation and Product Development at D.G.Yuengling & Son, joins to share his journey from the nuclear biz to the brewing biz, going from craft brewer to master brewer, and the lessons he’s learned al
Our host Josh Santo and the rest of the Conquering Chaos team are going on a short break for the summer but we'll be back with more conversations with leaders who are Conquering Chaos. While we're gone, visit our new LinkedIn Page for the Conqu
There is a lot of talk out there in the world about how digital transformation is a people focused transformation, but the application of that seems to get lost. In order for manufacturers to thrive in the factory of the future, we need to plac
Is your Lean implementation a failure?Here’s a controversial take — it very well may be.Many manufacturers halfheartedly try to go lean, but overlook critical components of the philosophy. But when done right, manufacturers can make a huge impa
Manufacturers experience a multitude of challenges today from issues with the supply chain and material availability to talent recruitment and retention.How can manufacturers remain competitive in this challenging climate?Pavel Kuviarzin, Organ
Overcoming the everyday chaos inside a manufacturing organization requires some degree of change. The bad news? Most people don’t like change.Jim de Vries, Founder & Managing Director at Enhance International Group, has helped countless organiz
Recruiting and retention come up a lot on this show, and for good reason. They are top of mind for leaders across the manufacturing industry.But Tony Lopez, Vice President of Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics Services at PRIDE Industries,
Machine learning and AI are critical to the future of manufacturing operations.To get you up to speed on the topic, we spend this episode explaining how they work, and showcasing the incredible ways in which industrial companies are implementin