Podcast

Podcast: How agile supply chain design helps manufacturers navigate global disruptions
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Ji Li and Darrell Edwards share how multi-sourcing strategies build supply chain resilience.
Podcast: How advancements in additive manufacturing are reshaping industrial production
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Mahdi Jamshid of ASTM International breaks down global trends in additive manufacturing growth.
Podcast: Exploring the evolving role of system integrators in modern manufacturing
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Jose Rivera reflects on his decade of leadership at the CSIA and why integrators are vital to smart factories.
Podcast: Empowering frontline workers with industrial AI tools that actually work
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nick Haase and Roshan Satish of MaintainX discuss how AI can address real frustrations on the plant floor.
Podcast: Inside John Deere’s Waterloo plant — A model for 5G in modern manufacturing
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Dennis Scimeca details how John Deere’s 5G strategy enhances flexibility and efficiency.
Podcast: Why investing in workforce training pays off for manufacturers
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes from MDR Brands shares how experiential training drives results on the factory floor.
Podcast: The future of reliability — What’s next at the 2025 Leading Reliability conference
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Maureen Gribble of UE Systems highlights the importance of leadership training and peer learning at the Leading Reliability...
Podcast: How plant managers fail as leaders, mentors, and mentees
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn reveals how skipping floor time leads to flawed leadership and missed improvements.
Podcast: Unlocking the future of manufacturing with generative and agentic AI
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Laura Davis explains how AI applications are transforming manufacturing operations.
Podcast: What the latest tariff announcements mean for U.S. manufacturers
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, our editors discuss the long-term implications of rising tariffs and how manufacturers can remain agile amid uncertainty...
Podcast: Prevent ladder accidents with simple safety steps
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Mike Van Bree from Louisville Ladder explains how proper ladder setup and usage can prevent accidents and keep you ...
Podcast: Is Industry 4.0 leading to real manufacturing transformation or just technological overload?
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Francisco Almada Lobo from Critical Manufacturing discusses how companies can effectively navigate digital transformation...
Podcast: From frontline worker to plant manager — Leadership lessons in manufacturing
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, James Lane from Trivium Packaging discusses how to keep 14 production lines running 24/7 while training the next generation...
Podcast: Why mid-market manufacturers are adopting data-driven digital commerce strategies
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Vera Nieuwland from Kaufman Rossin explains how manufacturers can scale smarter by adopting digital commerce and AI...
Podcast: The pulse of ProMat 2025 — Top trends and breakthrough technologies in manufacturing and materials handling
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, we share highlights from the industry’s largest showcase of manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
Podcast: How DEI drives business success — The essential case for diversity
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Christie Smith from The Humanity Studio examines why DEI is critical for business growth and employee engagement.