IpX True North Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The IpX True North Podcast is a global industry resource for all things people, processes, systems, and technology created to share conversations with our network of thought leaders, innovators, and founders changing the shape of the digital future. Here we share their stories, impact, vision and tools for success in the areas of process optimization, engineering, the model based enterprise, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
We make the case that organizational change management isn’t a nice-to-have but the painkiller that prevents rework and missed benefits. Leslie Ellis shares how early, human-centered strategy, layered alignment, and capacity planning turn installations into real outcomes.
• involving OCM at the wake-up call, not at go-live
• rework versus course correction and why it matters
• building the foundation upfront: alignment, incentives, capacity
• PM and change leadership in lockstep for shared outcomes
• engaging practitioners early to avoid blind spots
• embracing naysayers to surface truth and improve design
• layered alignment across functions and time
• IT and the business aiming for benefits, not just installation
• breaking silos and coordinating enterprise change
• change rescue and recovery with an honest reset
• change requires effort, not heroics
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We dive into the principles of successful digital transformation by exploring the critical relationship between processes, requirements, and tools. Thomas Miller, Director of Enterprise Systems and Processes at IPX, shares his 20+ years of expertise in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
• Why processes must lead and tools should follow
• The difference between proper requirements gathering and ineffective brainstorming
• How business requirements differ from functional specifications
• Understanding the CM2-500 standard and how it compares to EIA-649
• Common mistakes organizations make when selecting and implementing enterprise tools
• Strategies for creating lasting change that's embraced rather than resisted
• Real-world examples showing how process-first approaches delivered 40% reduction in change cycle times
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User experience design is not just about aesthetics—it's essential to ensuring adoption of enterprise software and achieving return on technology investments.
• UX is frequently treated as a "nice-to-have" rather than a strategic business necessity
• The double diamond approach combines generative thinking and synthesis to create user-centered solutions
• Early examples like Uber and iPhone demonstrate how thoughtful UX removes barriers to adoption
• When users encounter poor experiences, they create workarounds that introduce costly errors and inefficiencies
• Organizations should build feedback loops throughout implementation, not just at final testing
• AI tools promise to accelerate development but require careful application to avoid magnifying poor decisions
• Successful digital implementations require viewing experiences from the user's perspective, not just meeting business requirements
• Continuous feedback cycles help identify problems before they become embedded in final products
• Enterprise UX should consider the entire digital thread, focusing on connected systems rather than isolated tools
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Tony Cahill, the mind behind Crystal Onyx, dives deep into why data readiness is the critical bottleneck preventing successful AI implementations and shares how his platform transforms months of data preparation into weeks.
• Organizations struggle with data readiness when implementing AI projects
• The AI project cycle consists of five steps: problem identification, data acquisition, modeling, output, and evaluation
• 42% of organizations identify data availability and quality as a top challenge for AI implementation
• Poor data quality costs enterprise companies approximately $10-12 million annually
• Crystal Onyx creates a virtual representation of data across various storage systems without physically moving files
• The platform can scan millions of files per hour to create a comprehensive map of available information
• A customer reduced their data preparation time from 10-12 months to just 8 weeks using Crystal Onyx
• The system allows for custom metadata, data classification, and governance without disrupting existing workflows
• "AI isn't a solution, it's a force multiplier. If your data goals and processes are broken, AI will amplify that chaos"
• Organizations should align technology decisions with business objectives and start with small, low-risk pilots
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Dr. Avishkar Misra shares his expertise on implementing AI effectively in businesses and explains how his company Berrijam is making AI accessible, explainable, and useful for organizations of all sizes.
• AI is not just one solution but a set of tools, techniques, and frameworks that allows for intelligent decision-making at various scales
• Berrijam offers three main services: AI strategy development, custom AI implementation, and their proprietary BerryJam AI focused on analytical applications
• The Berrijam AI5C framework breaks down AI capabilities into five areas: Find, Make, Connect, Predict, and Optimize
• Organizations need to start with their specific pain points and business requirements before selecting AI tools or implementation strategies
• AI will transform jobs rather than simply eliminate them, creating opportunities for those who learn to work alongside AI
• Leadership plays a critical role in successful AI adoption by fostering the right cultural framework and strategic approach
• The future workplace will see AI handling mundane tasks, allowing professionals to focus on higher-value creative work
• The IPX-hosted AI Readiness Workshops will help participants understand AI fundamentals, build business cases, and develop implementation strategies
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In this episode, Brandy sits down with Tony, the visionary behind Crystal Onyx, to discuss how intelligent data management transforms organizations across industries. Learn how Crystal Onyx delivers clarity, protection, and efficiency in managing vast amounts of data, breaking down silos, and enabling businesses to unlock their full potential. From AI initiatives to cybersecurity and cloud migration, discover the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of data management.
Main Points
• Tony’s journey from early data management to founding Crystal Onyx.
• The unique features of Crystal Onyx, including virtualization and metadata-driven workflows.
• How Crystal Onyx helps organizations manage and protect data seamlessly.
• Real-world applications: from Hollywood studios to NASA and beyond.
• Addressing cybersecurity challenges with immutable storage and air-gapped solutions.
• The ROI of intelligent data management for cloud migration and AI initiatives.
• A vision for the future of Crystal Onyx in high-performance and AI-driven environments.
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TrueNorth Podcast | Join our host, IpX's Joseph Anderson and Faruk Oğuz, Engineering Manager of Configuration Management at Turkish Aerospace and CM2-P, as they dive into the intricate world of aerospace innovation, digitalization, and the indispensable role of configuration management. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the industry, emphasizing the critical need for investing in people and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
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TrueNorth Podcast | Join Ray, Brandy, and Ken in Part 2 of a thought-provoking discussion on the intricacies of implementing Configuration Management (CM) within organizational frameworks. They reflect on personal “aha” moments, challenges, and the future landscape of CM amidst technological advancements like AI. The conversation dives into the importance of process ownership, resource allocation, and organizational alignment for successful CM integration.
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TrueNorth Podcast |IpX CEO Joseph Anderson and cyber security expert, CEO and Founder of Center for Information Security Awareness (CFISA), Michael Levin dive into the essential components of cyber security, stressing the importance of accountability, collaboration, and continuous education. Drawing from Michael's extensive experience, they highlight the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the need for comprehensive training programs to combat phishing attacks, AI-driven threats, and other vulnerabilities. Emphasizing the power of community-building and staying relevant in today's digital age, they underscore the significance of proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate risks effectively.
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TrueNorth Podcast | Ken Black and Ray Wozny, renowned IpX experts in the field of configuration management (CM). As they share their wealth of knowledge and experience, listeners gain valuable insights into the world of CM, from its inception to its practical applications in various industries. Through engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, Ken and Ray shed light on some of the most interesting and challenging CM problems they've encountered throughout their careers. From uncovering missing sub-assemblies in newly purchased vehicles to grappling with outdated and cumbersome protocols in corporate settings, they offer a glimpse into the complexities of CM and the importance of common sense in addressing its challenges. Whether discussing the impact of process gaps on product conformance or advocating for streamlined practices to enhance efficiency, Ken and Ray's insights provide listeners with a deeper understanding of CM principles and their practical implications in today's dynamic business landscape.
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IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor reflects on her own #CM2 journey addressing the gap between education and real-world application of CM2 principles for improving #businessprocesses. Brandy offers practical advice for newly certified individuals, encouraging alignment with leaders, defining clear problem statements, and celebrating quick wins.
Read more in her latest blog, "I am CM2 Certified! Now What?" https://bit.ly/3SfaiO6
ChangeManagement #CM2Certification #ProcessImprovement #bestpractices #PLM #DigitalThread #continuous improvement #AlwaysEvolve
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TrueNorth Podcast | In this podcast, Joseph Anderson, Jorge Camba, David Ewing, and Travis Fuerst discuss their new co-authored textbook,The CM2 Approach To Change and Configuration Management. The conversation explores the importance of CM2 in academia and industry, emphasizing its role in ensuring product quality, addressing challenges in teaching, and implementing these foundational processes. They explore the importance of teaching students what it means to understand configuration and change management in an evolving industry and why it is crucial for companies to implement them.
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TrueNorth Podcast | IpX experts Brandy Taylor and Michael Benning explore the challenges and strategies of aligning processes across diverse divisions and products while designing them with business goals in mind, maintaining balance, and considering deviations when necessary. They highlight communication, stakeholder support, and adaptability as key factors to success and provide insights into the complexities of achieving process harmonization while emphasizing strategic problem-solving and effective communication.
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This podcast was based Michael Benning's blog, "Finding and Achieving the Appropriate Level of Process Standardization."
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TrueNorth Podcast | Lisa Levy, Founder Lcubed talked with IpX’s Brandy Taylor on aligning people, processes, and technology to drive strategic results. Discover her insights on disrupting the status quo to achieve positive change and strategic goals. Together they discuss how engaging with employees at all levels is key to continuous improvement and adaptation. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of leadership traits, transparent innovation, and empowering employees to challenge outdated processes. Tune in for valuable advice on organizational change management and building strong leadership teams!
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TrueNorth Podcast | Ravi Kurani, CEO of Sutro, joins IpX’s Brandy Taylor to discuss the journey of starting a startup company and the importance of data-driven decisions. He emphasizes the need to adapt business processes over time and identifies the confirmation loop as a crucial factor. Ravi shares insights into the evolution of Sutro's structure and goals, the utilization of data in decision-making, and the broader applications of their technology. He also highlights the significance of customer interviews and leadership support. Together they explore how Sutro's technology can extend beyond swimming pools to address more significant global challenges in agriculture, cooling towers, and drinking water.
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In this #TrueNorth Podcast episode, cybersecurity expert Michael Levin, CEO/Founder CFISA shares with IpX President Joseph Anderson shares best practices for cybersecurity including slowing down, verifying communications, and employing two-factor authentication to mitigate cyber risks. Michael also offers resolutions for reducing risks and discusses the need for training to navigate threats effectively.
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In this #TrueNorth Podcast episode, Purdue University’s Dr. Nathan Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson explore the importance of utilizing workforce data to inform education and training programs. They discuss how workforce development professionals can use data to identify skills gaps and design effective training initiatives that align with employer needs. They also consider technology's role in facilitating data access and the ethical considerations surrounding data collection and use.
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TrueNorth Podcast: IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor “closes the loop” with a recent CM2-Comprehensive graduate, Bob Rieswitz, Senior Manager Enterprise PLM at Chamberlain Group. They share their experiences and challenges associated with change management in business transformation. They also highlight the benefits of implementing CM2, the challenges of cultural change, the role of leadership, and the benefits of training to improve organizational efficiency.
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In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue, and IpX President Joseph Anderson delve into the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence and machine learning. They discuss the various types of AI and how it is integrated into everyday products, emphasizing the importance of data protection, safeguards, and unbiased machine learning algorithms. They also explore the impact of automation on technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, highlighting the potential for AI to enhance traditional learning and work environments.
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Following their previous discussion on building a supportive network for innovation within the workforce, IpX President Joseph Anderson and Dr. Nate Hartman, Purdue University, discuss the importance of end-to-end assessments in US manufacturing. They cover the need for federal and state support mechanisms, the role of assessments in education and provider levels, and the ability to assess the operational ecosystem of any business or corporation.
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In this episode of True North, IpX President Joseph Anderson and Dr. Nate Hartman of Purdue University delve into the crucial role of a supportive network in the education and workforce sectors. They explore ways to foster innovation and capability, while overcoming challenges such as funding, scalability, and access to information. Topics include the power of community practices, the integration of machine learning, and the importance of evaluating the impact of educational initiatives. Joseph and Dr. Hartman encourage listeners to take an active role in creating this network, rather than just observing from the sidelines.
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This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast: Join us for another animated discussion with IpX President Joseph Anderson as he reconvenes with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullart, ASML, on the challenges and impact of data integrity and interoperability in the industrial ecosystem. They also delve into the value proposition of business process hierarchy, CM2, configuration identification, and how favoring new product development over process transformation leads to poor quality.
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This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson meet up live at the Dauch Alumni Center to discuss the importance of considering both the technological and human elements of digital transformation. Dr. Hartman shares how the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) is impacting workforce development and future employees with partnerships between industry and academia to address technological challenges and advance digital manufacturing and design.
Together they examine the importance of investing in both the incumbent workforce and the pipeline of new workers in order to realize the potential of new technologies starting with K-12 education. Dr. Hartman emphasizes the importance of helping workers understand the connections between their tasks and the larger system in which they operate, as well as the need for them to be adaptable and flexible in the face of changing technologies.
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This week on the IpX True North Podcast we continue our multipart series on Redefining the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullaart, Lead Configuration Management Architects at ASML, with a focus on building and linking an effective and efficient digital thread. Along with IpX President Joseph Anderson, they discuss how the digital thread touches all areas of a business - from your suppliers, to your products and processes, to being able to simulate future configurations of your products for production and risk analysis.
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IpX True North Podcast: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson meet again to focus this time on the future of digital engineering and digital manufacturing. Dr. Hartman and Joseph discuss the nuances between digital transformation and digital manufacturing, as well as the social & technological phenomenon that is happening in today’s workforce.
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This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast we are joined by Martin Haket & Martijn Dullaart, Lead Configuration Management Architects at ASML, to kick off a multipart series on Redefining the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with the CM2 Core Business Processes at the focus. Together they discuss with IpX President Joseph Anderson why configuration management, the CM2 baseline and processes are vital to companies. Commonality is a keyword in this episode from finding a common language and understanding across all functions to how commonality in processes leads to commonality across business and product infrastructures -- shaping success, product innovation, and organizational evolution.
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IpX #TrueNorth Podcast Part 3 with Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University. This week Dr. Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Organizational Operating Models. From concept to production to decommissioning, Dr. Hartman and Joseph examine the potential that companies can reach when they deeply assess their requirements and use accumulated data to enrich their capabilities and products across the ecosystem.
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IpX #TrueNorth Podcast Part 2: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson focus on Organizational Change Management plus training and development within organizations and in relation to higher education. Dr. Hartman and Joe discuss the importance for organizations to examine their internal needs and build onboarding processes and training for their workforce to cultivate literacy, competency, and mastery of the desired skills - without relying on higher ed to produce ready-to-work employees.
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This week’s IpX #TrueNorth Podcast is the first episode of a multipart series on the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University. Dr. Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Organizational Change Management (OCM), its impacts on workforce development, and the influence of academia. They focus on how culture and training shape OCM, the importance of adaptable training practices, accountability of organizations, and how leadership can provide a digestible path to developing active OCM for their employees and organizations.
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In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Sean Stavropoulos tells us how he turned passion into purpose as Co-founder/CTO of Boulevard. Sean shares the origin of Boulevard and the major roles that market research, product complexity, process development, and workplace culture played in developing a robust, adaptable product built for the best client experience.
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Bio: Sean Stavropoulos is co-founder and CTO of Boulevard, provider of the client experience platform used by more than 25,000 professionals in more than 2,000 salons, spas, and other self-care businesses across the US. In his role as CTO, Sean leads the company’s various technical teams while establishing its strategic product vision. Prior to co-founding Boulevard in 2016, Sean was vice president of engineering at Fullscreen, where he oversaw the technical design and development of the company’s core technology and payments products. His career also includes a stint as a systems engineer for Honeywell Aerospace. A resident of Los Angeles, CA, Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Rachel Bartholomew, Founder/CEO of Hyivy Health shares with IpX’s Brandy Taylor how starting Hyivy led her to researching how consumers can educate themselves on FDA approved healthcare devices and the importance of language and product advertising surrounding FDA approvals. Rachel dives into the approval process itself and why many companies opt to go direct-to-market. Rachel and Brandy also discuss the difference between FDA regulated and unregulated devices intended for healthcare, and its impact on consumers' healthcare choices and outcomes.
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In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, experience the origin and mission of the IPX Global Congress, the benefit of learning from other industries, and the importance of CM2 from IpX Congress Chair, Mike McKinney, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Mike shares his path into CM, how CM2 has defined his role, and how to get connected to the Congress. Together, they share their experiences improving themselves and their businesses through collaboration in the Congress.
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The IpX #TrueNorth Podcast starts 2022 with a lesson in setting, achieving, and measuring realistic goals from IpX Chief of Transformation, Janeen Henning, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Janeen shares her path to IpX, and together they share their expertise in project management.
Follow along to hear:
- Janeen’s career path to cross-functional leadership through connections and learning new areas of business
- How CM2 was important in her previous roles following customer incidents
- Lessons learned from past organizational transformations
- How a common vision and perspective from team members at all levels is invaluable to success
- Shaping your own program management skill set and setting short and long term goals
- Tips for progress and organization for a successful 2022
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In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode, IpX's own Ray Wozny, CEO, and Brandy Taylor, VP of Services, go beyond engineering to discuss everyone’s role in enterprise change and configuration management.
Key Points:
1:30 - The common, somewhat confusing definition for traditional configuration management (CM)
4:04 - Ray dives into the evolution and transformation of CM from a subset within the company to an integrated part of an organization
8:15 - Foundation of a robust digital thread
12:40 - The down flow of configuration management across organizational functions
14:27 - Understanding how complex a simple change can be and how a central change process can improve it
17:54 - Everyone is responsible for quality
22:00 - Focus on repeatability and accuracy of processes
24:00 - How CM applies to all functions including Marketing, HR, and Shipping, and those processes affect other functions.
28:59 - The function or domain that suffers the most from not being as integrated intentionally into the process
32:50 - Recommendations on how individuals can start to change the culture of their organizations
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In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode we welcome Cindy Price, Director of Engineering Services, Yanfeng as she chats with IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor. Brandy and Cindy highlight the importance of effective communication - both speaking and listening - to be a true change agent in an organization. Cindy shares:
- Her initial understanding of how to influence change began in high school when she was discouraged from an engineering career and learned the value of having stakeholders and advocates to support your initiatives
- As a change agent, putting yourself in a position to listen to all positions and perspectives to encourage collaboration, gain trust, stay curious, and allow vulnerability to create an open space for sharing changing ideas
- Understanding what stakeholders can bring to the table and how to match their needs and yours for both sides to accomplish goals
- Changing the perspective of the current shift of supply chain into an opportunity for companies to respond to change more effectively and more efficiently
Contact Cindy at cynthia.price@yanfeng.com and visit the Yanfeng website for more information.
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In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode, Paul Powers, Founder/CEO of Physna, breaks down the inception of Physna, an advanced technology analyzing and actionizing 3D data, with IpX President Joseph Anderson. Paul and Joe discuss:
- The role of Physna as an enterprise solution that empowers other platforms by fully utilizing previously untouched intelligence and data within a company and creating a model’s physical DNA
- How the technology comprehensively, geometrically understands parts and 3D data to foresee issues in manufacturing and throughout the organization
- Creating faster and more effective engineering by cutting down on cost of procurement, identifying parts in the field, optimizing inventory management, and maintenance
- The importance of speed and security when dealing with an organization’s CAD models, 3D data, intellectual property, and how Physna’s detection of changes physically in a model allow it to act as a data protector.
- Thangs, the free and fastest growing 3D community in history allow users to search, store, and collaborate, and its future with Thangs Workplace
Learn more about Physna and the unique community of 3D collaboration at Thangs.com.
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This week’s IpX True North Podcast episode features Eric Pettes, Director of QA/RA for Bose Health, as he shares with IpX President Joseph Anderson the Bose journey of expansion into the medical device industry with their development of the world’s first direct to consumer hearing aid. Eric and Joe discuss:
- Building a quality management system and Bose’s enterprise-wide commitment to quality as a process-based approach
- Bose’s growth into Class 1 and Class 2 medical devices, the challenges of meeting regulatory states’ requirements, and receiving approval for a Class 2 device
- The innovation from an over-the-counter hearing aid device that provides freedom, privacy, affordability and functionality for those in need with the support of a user-friendly application
- The dedication behind launching a new product with a 90-day implementation period and 15 workstream teams while simultaneously entering a new market with the support of Bose’s unique system for traceability and senior executives
- The Bose shared vision for the future and commitment to making a difference for its workforce and consumers
Learn more about Bose and their products by visiting their website.
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This week Envision RISE’s Staci Hegarty and Michael Benning, IpX Vice President of Organizational Change Management (OCM) illustrate how Envision RISE was born from IpX’s 30+ years of experience as a leading enterprise transformation company whose passion for people of the people, processes, and tools framework grew into its own practice. Michael and Staci describe:
- How weak OCM creates disconnect and disengagement between leadership and staff and what successful OCM looks like
- How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are less representation and more the celebration of backgrounds, ideas, and thoughts to drive problem-solving and innovation by making the workforce feel valued, heard, and respected
- How concepts and approaches within IpX translate to Envision RISE
- The financial, cultural, and resource impact of improving DE&I in an organization
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Don’t miss this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode with Neil Olivier, NuScale Power’s Director of Corporate Services, as he and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Nuscale’s revolutionary nuclear technology and their journey to complete enterprise ecosystem traceability.
Neil shares:
- Challenges experienced in design, certification requirements, and maintaining configuration management in an industry with thousands of requirements
- NuScale’s vision for defining, management tracking of, and associating requirements to the actual product components and the systems
- How training his team in and using the CM2 methodology as well as implementing a CM2-based PLM system laid the foundation for an integrated change control process with dynamic traceability of requirements to their highest level
- How communication of a change and regulatory requirement is made more visible to vendors, suppliers, and the operator owner using the CM2 change process
- The future possibility of nuclear as a paperless industry
Learn more about how NuScale Power is changing the nuclear industry: https://www.nuscalepower.com/.
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In this second part episode of the True North Podcast, IpX Director of MBE, Max Gravel and Senior Technical Program Manager, ASML, Arnaud Hubaux continue their discussion on the challenges of maintaining the physics model in AI/ML with rapidly changing datasets.
Arnaud describes the need for an enterprise-level AI/ML framework that considers the complete lifecycle change to expand beyond niche use-cases and realize the dream of a fully automated product line. Max and Arnaud discuss where to start when implementing AI and the role of CM in maturing the adoption of AI in a manufacturing environment. Hear more on:
- The need for the impact analysis to stretch beyond the walls of the company into the environment where it will be running.
- The perceived unpredictability of AI/ML and the reluctance to deploy in a manufacturing environment.
- The importance of building in safety mechanisms to prevent financial loss in case of AI/ML failure.
- How CM establishes gates and checks when releasing a change to make sure the proper qualifications are implemented.
- AI/ML sustainability and the need to look beyond short-term benefits into the complete lifecycle of a product.
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In this episode of the True North Podcast, IpX Director of MBE, Max Gravel and Senior Technical Program Manager, ASML, Arnaud Hubaux discuss the challenges of maintaining the physics model in AI/ML with rapidly changing datasets.
Arnaud gives a detailed review of how ASML uses AI to deliver greater value through new products for their customers and to accelerate manufacturing processes by qualifying high performing parts. Max and Arnaud discuss ASML’s unique approach to machine learning solutions with customers and how AI optimizes production and performance. Hear Arnaud break down:
- The challenges and necessity of explainability in AI/ML — where a causal clarification is needed between the observed effects and what is really happening physically in order to improve future design
- Ensuring continual guaranteed performance upon installation and after deployment of their machines to manage drift and ensure dataset accuracy
- The challenge and criticality of safety for people and materials first
- Defining and maintaining baselines consisting of thousands of parameters between both design and production
- Understanding the change impact to physics models: how to perform validation and verifications activities on the physics models before changes are applied to the customer product in order to mitigate risks with machine behavior.
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In this episode of the True North podcast, IpX Director of Program Management, Brandy Taylor, and Chief CM2 Architect, Eddie Kolesar, discuss export compliance and why it’s a crucial implementation for reducing risk that all businesses, big and small, need to consider. Brandy and Eddie identify the key factors of a good Export Compliance Plan and share their experience and knowledge including:
- What export compliance is and why It should be considered in your change process
- The difference between export compliance regulating agencies, ITAR and EAR
- Guidance for small businesses starting with the importance of correctly classifying your products and technology
- The importance of routine internal audits to hold people accountable and uncover inconsistencies, risks, and deficiencies in your Export Compliance Plan
Connect with IpX to learn more about our Service opportunities to assess, support, and/or build your Export Compliance Plan and processes. https://ipxhq.com/
In Part 2 of this podcast series, IpX Director of Model Based Enterprise, Max Gravel, and Vertex Product Marketing Manager, John Heller, continue tearing down misconceptions and myths to starting a digital twin journey with further exploration into:
- How open access to 3D data encourages collaboration and reward that collaboration to improve company culture
- Creating a customer-centric organization with direct product feedback and improvements to engineering
- A focus on downstream users and the ability for faster decision making without internal conflict
- How and why to jumpstart model based definition initiatives to move to a model based enterprise
- How to jumpstart model based definition inside an organization by leveraging data across the enterprise and looking for solutions that free that data in a secure way
- Finding solutions that allow you to free 3D data and augment innovative business applications that accelerate digital transformation
Read the referenced blog, “Connect Your Enterprise: How To Overcome Challenges in Change Management & 3D Visualization” coauthored by Max and John from November 2020
In this 2-part podcast series, IpX Director of Model Based Enterprise, Max Gravel, and Vertex Product Marketing Manager, John Heller, dive into the model based world to tear down misconceptions and myths to starting a digital twin journey. They illustrate how data visibility throughout an enterprise accelerates business goals and unifies departments.
Throughout the series, hear John and Max discuss:
- How digital twins go beyond engineering and support the overall user experience when representing 3D data with full traceability
- How 3D data acts as a company’s universal language spanning departments, company culture and locations
- The immediate value from breaking down silos in change and increasing cross-functional collaboration
- Ways for your organization to begin breaking down silos to share 3D data and adopt a digital mindset
- How and why to jumpstart model based definition initiatives to move to a model based enterprise
Read the referenced blog, “Connect Your Enterprise: How To Overcome Challenges in Change Management & 3D Visualization” coauthored by Max and John from November 2020.
In this episode, Ken Black, Chief of IpX Workforce Academy, and Michael Benning, Executive Director, True North Enterprise Calibration discuss with host Chris Anderson the true cost of Corrective Action for an organization. Ken and Michael define what Corrective Action is, how to measure it and offer their experience and knowledge surrounding:
- “Intervention resource expenditures” and initiatives on how to eliminate waste
- How corrective action creates a culture of “firefighting”
- The immeasurable costs of corrective action including impact to culture and deferring of innovation
- How to reduce and overcome corrective action mode with proper processes that provide predictable output
- How CM2 reduces process failure by ensuring you start with the right requirements that are clear, concise, and valid
- How to use your change process as a competitive advantage
Learn more about why CM2 is the global enterprise standard for change and configuration management. https://go.ipxhq.com/AboutCM2
In this episode, Staci Hegarty, IpX’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, takes on questions from listeners and our community on issues surrounding diversity, equity, racism, inclusion, biases, and invisible diversity. Staci addresses questions concerning:
· The true meaning of privilege as an unearned advantage that removes obstacles others face
· The difference between equality and equity
· The importance of inclusion in diversity efforts
· The reality of the “American Dream” for many
· The notion of colorblindness and the need to acknowledge ones’ different experiences
· How to acknowledge you own biases and intentionally change your way of thinking
· The need to recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities
Connect with IpX to learn more about how our RISE platform helps companies make a commitment to promote diversity, inclusion, equity and create an environment where your people are empowered to driving change and innovation. https://ipxhq.com/
Reference: “Beware the Echo Chamber” Blog Post by Michael Benning https://ipxhq.com/blog/beware-the-echo-chamber-id-28
In this episode, Brandy Taylor, IpX Director of Program Management, and Michael Benning, Executive Director, True North Enterprise Calibration, share with host Chris Anderson what happens when Organizational Change Management (OCM) isn't considered through the constant stream of changes in organizations of all sizes. Brandy and Michael share their experiences, knowledge and tools and discuss:
- Creating true adoption of change
- What OCM done well looks like
- Why leadership must show up and be emotionally intelligent
- Treating OCM as a parallel project to all projects
- The necessity to communicate and make OCM part of everyday
- Identifying the right person to navigate your OCM and considering a third party perspective
Connect with IpX to learn more about our True North Services opportunities to support and build your OCM projects, and how our RISE platform enables OCM in your organization to create an environment where your people are empowered to driving change and innovation. https://ipxhq.com/
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In this episode, host Christ Anderson talks with Todd Egan, IpX VP of Field Operations, and Scott Wertel, IpX Chief of Engineering Excellence, on how CM2 achieves the requirements of the EIA-649 standard for CM. Learn the history of #configurationmanagement and EIA-649 and the benefits to implementing CM into your organization.
Hear Todd and Scott discuss:
- Resistance to implementing CM inside an organization and overcoming objectives
- How EIA-649 acts as the pillars of CM and a foundational element to CM2
- How CM2 expands the focus of traditional CM to the enterprise with traceability across the entire product lifecycle and is industry agnostic
- Recommendations on how companies are able to enhance their CM programs to prevent recalls
- Training opportunities to start learning about EIA-649 and CM2
Learn more about how IpX offers EIA-649 Courses at https://go.ipxhq.com/eia649online.
In the first episode of the IpX True North Podcast, host Chris Anderson talks with IpX Global Director, Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty and Executive Director, TN Enterprise Calibration, Michael Benning on why a third party should lead your organization's DEI program.
Michael and Staci cover tackling objectives to creating cultural change such as budget, a lack of company commitment, and difficult conversations.
Listen in as they explore how an outside perspective gathers data your team can trust, provides transparency among the workforce, and sends the message that leadership sees DEI as a priority and critical growth factor.
Learn more about IpX's DEI program RISE at https://bit.ly/riseIpX.
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