On The Job: Recent Episodes
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On the Job is dedicated to sharing stories from contractors and industrial manufacturing professionals. From the field to the floor, you’ll get an in-depth and behind the scenes look at everything from the problems we face, to some of our most memorable days on the job. Whether you want to learn from others’ experiences, hear stories of innovation, or refresh your view of the industry, this is the show for you! Hosted and sponsored by Van Meter.
Did you know improved quality was the number one outcome manufacturers hoped to achieve from investing in smart manufacturing technology according to Rockwell Automation’s 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report? Better yet, do you know how using a smart manufacturing platform can help your business improve quality processes and use asset visibility to support your predictive analytics journey?
To find out, listen to our podcast hosted by Josh Reitz and Rachel Hahn. They’ll tell you how a smart manufacturing platform can help you connect, automate, track and analyze all aspects of your factory, as well as answer questions like these:
- How does a digital quality management system improve and simplify quality?
- What does an asset performance management system do, and how does it help with predictive maintenance?
- What are the key considerations for manufacturers when justifying the investment in a digital quality or asset management system?
- How important is training and change management when implementing these platforms, and what strategies ensure adoption?
Have you ever wondered if other manufacturers are facing the same challenges you are? What up-and-coming technologies you should invest in to overcome those challenges?
Listen to our On the Job podcast to hear Van Meter’s Smart Manufacturing Manager, Jackie LaFleur, and Information Solutions Architect, Toni Etten, discuss the next game changers in manufacturing based on Rockwell Automation’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing report, and get answers to questions like these:
- Why is lack of skilled workforce the number one reason manufacturers say they will struggle to outpace the competition, and what can they do to alleviate those concerns?
- 83% of respondents say they plan to use Generative AI in 2024. What should manufacturers be doing with Gen AI?
- How will technology like collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles transform the workplace?
- Manufacturers with revenue less than $500 million say they’re only using 38% of their data effectively. What can they do to use more of their data effectively?
- What responses and statistics surprised you the most?
- And more!
Marc Banwart is the Manager of Technology at Country Maid. In this episode of On the Job, Marc shares stories about leadership and unexpected moments from his time in the industry.
Ray Brown is the CEO of ESCO Group, located in Marion, Iowa. In this episode of On the Job, Ray shares safety stories and the importance of having a safety culture
Mitch McDonnell is a Project Manager and Estimator at Electrical Concepts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this episode of On the Job, Mitch tells stories from his time as a journeyman electrician and reflects on the significance of trade jobs.
STORIES FROM THE FLOOR | Ryan Rice, Automation Product Manager at Van Meter, tells stories from his time in the industry prior to joining the Van Meter team.
STORIES FROM THE FIELD | Michael Price, President of Commonwealth Electric of the Midwest, and Kevin Buckalew, President and CEO of Triforce Management Applications, share their stories about working on 9/11.