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Brought to you by Finelight Media Group, the MT Podcast is all about championing the future for all manufacturers and their robust supply chains by highlighting key interviews with industry titans.
What are the latest developments across the sector? How are CEOs shaping the industry against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? We tackle these questions and more.
Ever thought about how the age of AI will influence our approach to leadership? It’s becoming more prevalent as we incorporate more software into our daily operations. Our host, Danielle Champ, sits down with Deren Boyd, the Senior Vice President of New Markets at KPA, to explore the crucial intersection of safety compliance, technology, and leadership. Deren shares his insights on how industries can harness technological advancements, including AI, to improve safety measures without compromising the essence of effective leadership.
Adding a unique twist to the conversation, Deren relates an inspiring anecdote from the popular TV series, Ted Lasso. He shares lessons he’s learned about leadership from the show, illustrating how these insights can be applied to real-world management and team-building scenarios.
Join us for a conversation that not only sheds light on the future of safety compliance but also redefines the role of leadership in the age of technology. Whether you’re a business leader, a safety professional, or just a fan of Ted Lasso, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with innovation in industry.
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What you can expect from this episode:
00:00-Intro
02:50-Deren’s career journey
08:50-His involvement with KPA
14:21-Sport and safety compliance?
17:12-Deren’s thoughts on the digital age
32:30-Enter Ted Lasso
39:32-How has the show influenced Deren’s approach to leadership?
48:40-How can we protect the values of leadership in the digital age?
55:58-Making better leaders
01:01:40-What do we need to change?
01:07:20-Outro
Are you a payroll professional? Then this episode is for you! Tune in for a conversation with the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), Jason Davenport, as he shares his expertise and passion for payroll.
You'll hear his anecdotes on the significance of payroll and the impact it has on businesses and individuals alike. With Jason's knowledge and insight, we also take a look at the crucial role of payroll professionals and why they deserve to be celebrated.
And if you aren't a payroll professional, this episode is for you too! Throughout the discussion, Jason shares his career journey and the challenges he's faced, highlighting the importance of continuous learning with his mantra, 'Everyday is a school day!' Discover how he applies these experiences to his leadership approach and inspires others in the industry.
Join in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the world of payroll and the dedicated professionals behind it!
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What to expect from this episode:
00:54-Intro
02:41-Who is Jason Davenport?
10:54-Are there others like the CIPP?
15:12-The challenges of Jason's role
19:15-The importance of payroll
21:21-Jason's perspective on the apprenticeship crisis
26:55-Should the government be doing more?
30:35-What are Jason's hopes for the future?
33:06-What is the most rewarding aspect of his job?
35:40-Final thoughts
36:15-Outro
3D printing is not a necessarily new innovation to manufacturing. However, SPEE3D's approach to it definitely is.
In this episode, Co-founder Byron Kennedy, shares how his second start-up has been able to revolutionise how we can utilize the full potential of 3D printing.
In our conversation, you can learn more about Byron's philosophy on leadership, culture and tackling industry challenges.
For more on SPEE3D, you can read the company's full story in the latest edition of Manufacturing Today.
What to expect in this episode:
00:00-Intro
02:18-How Byron Kennedy & Steve Camilleri brought SPEE3D to life
05:12-Why manufacturing needs fast 3D printing
07:10-The work the business undergoes
09:28-The US Naval Project
10:26-Have Byron & Steve always been intuitive to industry needs?
12:38-What other innovation is out there?
14:22-Company culture
15:55-The labour shortage crisis
17:53-Tackling challenges
21:50-Byron's perspective on the state of manufacturing
24:1-What other businesses can learn from SPEE3D
25:47-Byron's vision for the company's future
27:29-One last question...
28:52-Outro
We had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Rasmussen, a titan in the blue ammonia sector. Join us for an insightful conversation that covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the importance of green and blue fuels, and, interestingly, the continued necessity of fossil fuels as we tackle the energy transition.
Henrik has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and offers unique and thoughtful perspectives on how we can do more to decrease our carbon footprint.
For more on Henrik and his role as Managing Director, The Americas, over at Topsoe, check out our latest issue of Energy, Oil & Gas, or follow us on LinkedIn for more news on how we can work together to reach the global net-zero targets.
Welcome to our first episode of 2024! We’re jumping into the dynamic world of logistics with Mike Thomas, Client Services Director, and Joanne Gumery, Sales & Marketing Manager at Delamode International Logistics.
Both these experts provide in-depth insight into the current logistics landscape, and describe the unprecedented challenges facing the industry, which have been only exacerbated by Brexit and global geopolitical tensions.
Mike, an industry veteran, shares the pivotal milestones of Delamode, detailing how the company successfully expanded across Europe, while Joanne, a newer face to the company, emphasizes the critical importance of technology in navigating these turbulent times. She also highlights Delamode’s investments in solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
From innovative growth strategies to the pursuit of excellence, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into Delamode’s commitment to redefine logistics and supply chain management.
You can also watch the full interview on YouTube.
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What to expect from this episode:
00:00-Introduction
01:15-Meet our guests
03:42-Mike Thomas' career
06:08-How Joanne Gumery joined Delamode
09:10-State of the logistics industry
13:38-What makes Delamode special?
19:00-Using tech to support clients
24:50-Mike's perspective on team motivation
28:28-Relationships with clients
31:14-The most rewarding aspect of Mike and Joanne's work
34:26-What we can expect from Delamode in 2024
37:49-The long-term vision
40:12-Outro
It’s our final instalment for 2023!🎄 As the year draws to a close, join us for a conversation with two dynamic leaders – Bradley Cummings, Founder of Tiny Rebel Brewing Company, and Mark Hourigan, CEO of Hourigan Construction.
In this episode, Bradley and Mark share their perspectives on navigating the complexities of leadership in an era marked by change and uncertainty. From the craft beer evolution to building projects that matter, our guests share personal experiences on what it means to lead in 2023.
We also reflect on lessons learned, and strategies that have proven effective in leading their respective teams through the challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.
Listen in for an insightful journey with these accomplished leaders as they share anecdotes, lessons, and a few surprises along the way.
Finally, as the team here at Inspiring Industry begins preparation for 2024’s episodes, we’d love to know more about what you want to hear! Share your thoughts in the comments on what you’ve enjoyed from us, and what we can do better.
Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you next year!🎇
Welcome to our November episode, where we’re diving into the transformative world of AI in construction. This month, we’re joined by Trent Miskelly and Neil Freidberg to take a look at the new technologies shaping the construction landscape. Some of the issues we’re tackling include traditional practices coming against new technology, and how these developments encourage a sustainable future. Listen in for how AI is paving the way for a safer, efficient, and more innovative sector.
In this episode, Rob Thomas, COO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, talks us through manufacturing in the highly competitive sector of Formula One racing.
Our host, Danielle Champ, guides us through an exploration of Rob’s career development in the motorsport industry, his approach to leadership, as well as his perspective on how technology and innovation help to create Mercedes-AMG’sexceptional car.
Whether you’re an F1 enthusiast, tech whiz, or manufacturing expert, this candid interview offers something for everyone.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) What to expect in this episode
(00:49) Rob Thomas' career development
(02:00) The evolution of the business
(04:52) What have been the biggest changes to the car?
(06:00) The cost cap impact
(09:24) How does the Mercedes-AMG Team excel?
(10:50) The Brackley Site renovation
(13:12) Working at Mercedes-AMG
(16:30) The values of the leadership team
(18:42) Planning ahead for next season
(20:10) Keeping up the motivation
(24:17) Rob Thomas' message to the team
(25:10) Fan questions
(28:52) Credits
From machine learning algorithms to chatbots, and even a new Beatles song, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere we turn.
But what potential does AI hold for the future? Is it all positive, or are there any downsides? More specifically, how can it be harnessed within industry operations?
In this episode, our host, Danielle Champ, explores the prospective benefits promised by AI and addresses some of the concerns global leaders may have. Joined by Saar Yoskovitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Augury, the pair discuss the optimism – and skepticism – surrounding AI’s potential to transform various industries.
Founded 12 years ago, Saar’s company has been on an interesting journey after realizing the problem it originally set out to solve was not in fact its ambition.
Rather than focusing on machine maintenance issues, Augury discovered a solution in sustainability, retention, and supply chain resiliency. Ambitious to capture ever-growing opportunities and solve larger complexities, Augury incorporated process health into its mission to build a digital future.
Despite the change in tactic, its commitment to eliminating production downtime, improving process efficiency, maximizing yield, and reducing waste and emissions for its customers remains at its core.
Has your business been impacted by AI? What do you think of Saar’s optimism? Why not get involved in the conversation by responding to our Poll and Q+A?
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Time stamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:03:11) Saar Yoskovitz from Augury on the benefits of AI
(00:30:38) Conclusion
(00:32:31) Credits
As we continue our deep dive into the topic of sustainability, we turn our attention to veganism – a lifestyle growing in popularity ever year.
What are the benefits? Can veganism help save the planet? Is it possible to enjoy great-tasting food while adopting a plant-based diet?
In this episode, our host, Danielle Champ, touches upon her recent adoption of veganism, before introducing our main interview with Joe Hill from One Planet Pizza. The rapidly growing UK-based food company is on a mission to save the world... one slice at a time. But how?
By dishing up unbelievably tasty plant-based pizza, which is better for both people and the environment, One Planet Pizza is taking the food industry by storm – and we're here to share the story of how it all came about.
So, how did Joe and his father, Mike, turn casual Friday night pizza-making at home into a multinational vegan business trusted by the likes of supermarket giant Asda? Tune in to this episode of Inspiring Industry to find out!
You can find out more about One Planet Pizza here. Why not follow the brand on Instagram, too?
What do you think about adopting a vegan diet? Would you try a vegan pizza? Is what Joe calls a 'flexitarian' approach more suitable for the general public? Check out our Q&A and poll. Get involved!
It's time to be inspired.
Time stamps:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:03:50) Joe Hill from One Planet Pizza
(00:41:05) Conclusion
(00:42:24) Credits
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Inspiring Industry is the new, must-listen business podcast for all things industry.
By highlighting key conversations with pivotal industry players across a wide range of sectors – manufacturing, construction, home building, engineering, food and drink, energy, supply chain – we seek to answer the big questions. How are CEOs shaping their respective industries against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? What will the next five years look like? Be inspired.
Did you know that you can also find us on YouTube?Inspiring Industry is produced by Finelight Media Group.
We've all at some point heard of ERP – three letters that pack a lot of punch. But what do they mean?
Well, the short answer is Enterprise Resource Planning. What about the longer one? That's where we come in.
In this episode of Inspiring Industry, our host, Danielle Champ, investigates the benefits of ERP and cloud-based software. By drawing on the expert knowledge of James Casserly, Founder of Manu Online, she unpacks how the cutting-edge software can catapult companies in various industries, including manufacturing and procurement, forward into a promising future of digital and commercial growth.
With Industry 4.0 around the corner, this has never been more important. This much is evident in our forward, provided by Rob Sinfield, VP of Product at Sage, who, in conversation with Mary Floate, informs us about the limitless adaptability of the cloud. In his words, there is no one monolithic cloud, but rather myriad 'flavors' of cloud that can be tailored to each individual application.
Does your business incorporate ERP and cloud-based software? What did you think of James' story about the fire? Check out our Poll and Q+A. Get involved.
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Time stamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:04:02 – Forward to Cloud Discussion by Rob Sinfield, VP of Product at Sage
00:09:33 – Exclusive Interview: James Casserly, Founder of Manu Online
00:31:20 – Post-Interview Discussion and Conclusion
00:32:25 – Credits
Brought to you by Finelight Media Group, Inspiring Industry is a podcast where we share our inspiring conversations with global industry leaders.
Inspiring Industry is the new, must-listen business podcast for all things industry. By highlighting key conversations with radical pioneers and pivotal industry players across a wide range of sectors – manufacturing, construction, home building, engineering, food and drink, energy, supply chain – we seek to answer the big questions: How are CEOs shaping their respective industries against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? What will the next five years look like? We tackle these questions and more.
As we begin our deep dive into sustainability, we start by examining the role of electrification as it relates to renewable energy and powering the transport sector. What are the benefits? Are there any downsides? Does the debate take developing countries into account? In this episode, our host, Danielle Champ, investigates the nuances and intricacies of what is – undoubtedly – a very complex issue.
"Electrification is the unsung hero of everything we do." – Morten Wierod, ABB
Indeed, to set up the context of our investigation, we draw on Mary Floate's recent conversation with Morten Wierod, President of ABB's Electrification Business Area, to uncover how companies within the energy sector can go about electrifying the world in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
Speaking from the UK, Martin Dean, Managing Director of The Go-Ahead Group's Bus Division, then tells us about the viability of new, hydrogen-powered buses and why the data suggests climate change will be a driving growth factor propelling the public transport sector forward. The Go-Ahead Group is London's largest bus operator with around 2300 vehicles running on behalf of TFL.
Across the pond in sunny California, Jim Castelaz dials in to join the debate. As Founder and CTO of Motiv Power Systems, he's an expert in electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrification of medium-duty EVs for commercial use. In conversation with Alex Caesari, Jim enlightens us on the hardware-to-software shift that EVs are bringing about, and shares his resoundingly positive outlook on an ever-growing commercial EV market.
Through these conversations, we begin to understand that, despite a universal push for EVs, there is still a lot of research and fine-tuning that needs to be done – especially when it comes to clean manufacturing and serving the needs of developing countries.
If you could electrify any vehicle, what would it be? Do you support the EV revolution? Check out our Q&A and poll. Get involved!
It's time to be inspired.
Brought to you by Finelight Media Group, Inspiring Industry is a podcast where we share our inspiring conversations with global industry leaders.
Inspiring Industry is the new, must-listen business podcast for all things industry. By highlighting key conversations with radical pioneers and pivotal industry players across a wide range of sectors – manufacturing, construction, home building, engineering, food and drink, energy, supply chain – we seek to answer the big questions: How are CEOs shaping their respective industries against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? What will the next five years look like? We tackle these questions and more.
In anticipation of International Women's Day, we are kicking the year off on a truly positive note by celebrating women playing pivotal roles in industry, and how two in particular are eager to redefine expectations in very different industries: manufacturing and food and hospitality.
First, we sit down with Felicity Mould, Director of People, Culture & Communications at Romo, a global leader within the interior textiles, designer fabrics, and wall coverings sector, to discuss a range of topics – from how the Tate Modern helped to inspire the company's new HQ to an intricate detailing of the creative process that sets the family-owned and -run brand apart from its competitors.
Next, we get in touch with Rachel Cope, Founder & CEO at 84 Hospitality Group, to talk over her five key areas of interest: food, booze, art, people, and music; and how liberalism and cultural progressivism are built into the very fabric of her company. Our conversation seems even more pertinent as Rachel and the 84 Hospitality team are bucking the trend in what is otherwise a typically traditionalist US state.
"Growing up, I never wanted to be the best girl on the team. I just wanted to be the best player." That's Rachel speaking, and she acutely summarizes the myriad yet interconnected topics of gender, power, and promoting diversity and wellbeing in the workplace.
Through these conversations, we begin to understand that a strong, diverse, and inspired workforce is the key to setting a company apart within a competitive – and, perhaps, an oftentimes culturally antiquated – marketplace.
How are you ensuring that the voices of women and other gender minorities are heard in your workplace? Check out our poll and get involved!
It's time to be inspired.
Brought to you by Finelight Media Group, Inspiring Industry is a podcast where we share our inspiring conversations with global #industry leaders.
Inspiring Industry is the new, must-listen #business podcast for all things industry. By highlighting key conversations with radical pioneers and pivotal industry players across a wide range of sectors – manufacturing, #construction, home building, engineering, food and drink, energy, #supplychain – we seek to answer the big questions: How are CEOs shaping their respective industries against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to #economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? What will the next five years look like? We tackle these questions and more.
It has been a pleasure to look back on an incredible (yet oftentimes challenging) year by revisiting three thoughtful conversations – James Sharpe, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Fabulosa; Tom Morgan, Group Commercial Director at Trentbarton; and Val Stiener, President at Chase Lumber – as each industry leader is asked to reflect back on the highs and lows of 2022.
In this episode, we touch on adapting UK #manufacturing practices in the European market, industry awards, what it means to be an entrepreneur, #sustainability in the public #transport sector, and how women can achieve greatness in typically male-dominated industries.
What was your company's greatest #achievement this year? Check out our Q+A and Poll! Get involved.
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We are happy to launch the second episode of the MT Podcast and share our inspiring conversations with global #industry leaders. The MT Podcast is the must-listen trade podcast for radical pioneers and key players in the manufacturing industry. As part of the trade publication Manufacturing Today, which is brought to a global audience by Finelight Media Group, we help executives at both senior boardroom and production levels stay abreast of the most important operational issues in this rapidly changing and dynamic market.
The MT Podcast is all about championing the future for all manufacturers and their robust supply chains by highlighting key interviews with industry titans. What are the latest developments across the sector? How are CEOs shaping the industry against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? We tackle these questions and more.
In this episode, we reflect on the turbulence that 2022 brought to the #manufacturing industry, and the ways in which businesses have been forced to adapt to #supplychain disruption and labor shortages. In anticipation of the season of giving, this episode focuses on the importance of creating a sense of #community within companies.
We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to speak with three global industry leaders – Dan Grady, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Hercules Industries; Mikael Wettergren, CEO at SPI Global Play; and Nathan French, Director of Street Lighting at ASD Lighting PLC – all of whom are firmly setting the example of taking a people-first approach and prioritizing the well-being of their teams.
What is the key to your company culture? Check out our Q+A and Poll! Get involved.
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We are thrilled to launch our pilot episode of the MT Podcast and share our inspiring conversations with global #industry leaders. The MT Podcast is the must-listen trade podcast for radical pioneers and key players in the manufacturing industry. As part of the trade publication Manufacturing Today, which is brought to a global audience by Finelight Media Group, we help executives at both senior boardroom and production levels stay abreast of the most important operational issues in this rapidly changing and dynamic market.
The MT Podcast is all about championing the future for all manufacturers and their robust supply chains by highlighting key interviews with industry titans. What are the latest developments across the sector? How are CEOs shaping the industry against the backdrop of unprecedented market volatility? Why is company culture integral to economic prosperity as we approach Industry 4.0? We tackle these questions and more.
This episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with three highly knowledgeable individuals – Dan Shapiro, CEO at Glowforge; Gat Caperton, President at Gat Creek, and Eugene Cook III, President & CEO at Cold Jet – about their current projects and personal journeys.