On this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, we take a deep dive into embracing and adopting new technologies in manufacturing. Bryan is joined by Jason Guss, CEO and Co-founder of Iterate Labs, a wearable tech and computer vision company designed to increase safety and production in the factory in real-time.

As many of us know, the adoption of new technologies is difficult in any industry, let alone manufacturing. Jason gives us insight into getting employees to buy in, reducing turnover, developing people, and increasing safety. He explains how technology can not only digitize the factory but help to engage employees.

“A lot of these jobs, they’re really manual, repetitive, sometimes boring processes so having a piece of technology that can really digitize their actions and provide scores and feedback to them actually has had a really positive impact. They become more excited, more engaged.”

At the end of the day, the goal is to keep the worker safe and healthy, and technology can do this while helping employees achieve productivity goals along the way. This helps to create a better culture, Jason explains. When culture is improved, other key metrics start to fall in line like employee retention.

The second half of the episode focuses on the next steps once a new technology has been adopted. Where do you go from there? Jason talks about communicating value, tying metrics to specific dollar amounts, and integrating with other platforms.

Join us as we talk about all things technology and adoption with Jason Guss.

In today’s episode, Jason mentioned a few books that have helped me learn about running and growing a business:

• Sell More Faster: The Ultimate Sales Playbook for Startups by Amos Schwartzfarb
• Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnies

About Iterate Labs

Iterate Labs maximizes lean operations and safety via digitized motion, AI, and real-time visibility. Through wearable sensors and computer vision we connect your workforce’s movement and actions to drive industrial KPI’s and operational performance.

If you would like to connect with Jason, you can reach him by emailing [email protected], via the Iterate Labs website, or through his LinkedIn.