Rockwell Automation is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Rockwell connects the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. Throughout the world, their flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.
Kyle Crum is the director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation. He has over 10 years of experience in leading and managing R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation.
This interview discusses Rockwell’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which offers valuable insights for manufacturers and industry leaders, as well as actionable steps that manufacturers can take to leverage these findings for success.
The report is available here: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/digital-transformation/state-of-smart-manufacturing.html
Key Topics:
1. 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
2. The Balancing Act: People, Process, and Technology
3. Leading the Future Workforce: Upskilling and Collaboration
Contact Kyle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-crum-b4a3143a/
Contact Avrohom:
Web: https://asktheceo.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
00:55 - What is Smart Manufacturing?
02:05 - IoT has been brought to the manufacturing world. It is called IIoT.
03:07 - What are some of the challenges manufacturers face in today's day and age?
03:23 - Manufacturers are really interested and focused on talent. You can have the greatest technology, but nothing happens without your people.
04:42 - 95% of manufacturers surveyed stated that they will maintain or increase their workforce as a result of smart technology adoption.
06:00 - We're not going to loose our jobs as a result of technology. Just that the nature of our work will change.
06:52 - How is Rockwell Automation helping manufacturers survive and thrive in today's difficult operating climate?
08:50 - The benefits of predictive maintenance
09:50 - Only 44% of data is being used effectively. The smaller the company, the less efficient they are in using data.
11:03 - Due to the time sensitivity of manufacturing and the large amounts of data it collects, we need it to be processed at the edge.
11:45 - Even large manufacturers are only using 51% of their data.
13:40 - Physical devices connected to the internet is now putting infrastructure at risk for cyberattacks. This is why it's important to work with vendors who know the manufacturing space.
14:30 - The role of Generative AI as one of the top emerging technologies in Smart Manufacturing.
18:08 - Where do wearables fit in Manufacturing?
20:27 - What is the future of Smart Manufacturing?
22:00 - Focus on your people and your people will focus on the work.
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Rockwell Automation is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Rockwell connects the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. Throughout the world, their flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.
Kyle Crum is the director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation. He has over 10 years of experience in leading and managing R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation.
This interview discusses Rockwell’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which offers valuable insights for manufacturers and industry leaders, as well as actionable steps that manufacturers can take to leverage these findings for success.
The report is available here: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/digital-transformation/state-of-smart-manufacturing.html
Key Topics:
1. 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
2. The Balancing Act: People, Process, and Technology
3. Leading the Future Workforce: Upskilling and Collaboration
Contact Kyle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-crum-b4a3143a/
Contact Avrohom:
Web: https://asktheceo.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/
Facebook: AvrohomGottheil
Twitter: @avrohomg
Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
00:55 - What is Smart Manufacturing?
02:05 - IoT has been brought to the manufacturing world. It is called IIoT.
03:07 - What are some of the challenges manufacturers face in today's day and age?
03:23 - Manufacturers are really interested and focused on talent. You can have the greatest technology, but nothing happens without your people.
04:42 - 95% of manufacturers surveyed stated that they will maintain or increase their workforce as a result of smart technology adoption.
06:00 - We're not going to loose our jobs as a result of technology. Just that the nature of our work will change.
06:52 - How is Rockwell Automation helping manufacturers survive and thrive in today's difficult operating climate?
08:50 - The benefits of predictive maintenance
09:50 - Only 44% of data is being used effectively. The smaller the company, the less efficient they are in using data.
11:03 - Due to the time sensitivity of manufacturing and the large amounts of data it collects, we need it to be processed at the edge.
11:45 - Even large manufacturers are only using 51% of their data.
13:40 - Physical devices connected to the internet is now putting infrastructure at risk for cyberattacks. This is why it's important to work with vendors who know the manufacturing space.
14:30 - The role of Generative AI as one of the top emerging technologies in Smart Manufacturing.
18:08 - Where do wearables fit in Manufacturing?
20:27 - What is the future of Smart Manufacturing?
22:00 - Focus on your people and your people will focus on the work.
Vipul Baijal is the country head, USA of Xebia, a Global Technology Strategy and Consulting firm with Full Stack Software Engineering, Product Development and Digital consulting capability to enable digital transformation of enterprises using the latest technology and methodologies. Over the years Xebia has organically built a domain knowledge across industries and used a platform engineering mindset to help fortune companies digitize.
Contact Vipul:
Web: https://xebia.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xebia/
Twitter: @Xebia
Contact Avrohom:
Web: https://asktheceo.biz
Facebook: AvrohomGottheil
Twitter: @avrohomg
Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:38] Your company, Xebia, has been in the IT services industry for 2 decades, Globally, and now you’re coming to North America. In what ways can the North American market benefit from your presence here?
[02:05] Why do clients come to you? Why do they rave about Xebia?
[04:18] You mentioned Agile as one of Xebia’s core strengths. What is agile, and why is it important?
[04:30] Agile means being very quick to react to the market.
[05:20] Things change very quickly. The ones that win are the ones who are able to react quickly.
[05:40] Xebia starts with an ‘X’. Does that imply some kind of ‘X’ factor?
[08:20] The future of success is about how much you share.
[08:31] What’s next with Xebia? What are you looking to accomplish over the next 12-24 months?
[09:36] How do people connect with you to learn more about Xebia?
[10:13] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
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Rockwell Automation is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Rockwell connects the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. Throughout the world, their flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.
Kyle Crum is the director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation. He has over 10 years of experience in leading and managing R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation.
This interview discusses Rockwell’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which offers valuable insights for manufacturers and industry leaders, as well as actionable steps that manufacturers can take to leverage these findings for success.
The report is available here: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/digital-transformation/state-of-smart-manufacturing.html
Key Topics:
1. 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report
2. The Balancing Act: People, Process, and Technology
3. Leading the Future Workforce: Upskilling and Collaboration
Contact Kyle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-crum-b4a3143a/
Contact Avrohom:
Web: https://asktheceo.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/
Facebook: AvrohomGottheil
Twitter: @avrohomg
Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
00:55 - What is Smart Manufacturing?
02:05 - IoT has been brought to the manufacturing world. It is called IIoT.
03:07 - What are some of the challenges manufacturers face in today's day and age?
03:23 - Manufacturers are really interested and focused on talent. You can have the greatest technology, but nothing happens without your people.
04:42 - 95% of manufacturers surveyed stated that they will maintain or increase their workforce as a result of smart technology adoption.
06:00 - We're not going to loose our jobs as a result of technology. Just that the nature of our work will change.
06:52 - How is Rockwell Automation helping manufacturers survive and thrive in today's difficult operating climate?
08:50 - The benefits of predictive maintenance
09:50 - Only 44% of data is being used effectively. The smaller the company, the less efficient they are in using data.
11:03 - Due to the time sensitivity of manufacturing and the large amounts of data it collects, we need it to be processed at the edge.
11:45 - Even large manufacturers are only using 51% of their data.
13:40 - Physical devices connected to the internet is now putting infrastructure at risk for cyberattacks. This is why it's important to work with vendors who know the manufacturing space.
14:30 - The role of Generative AI as one of the top emerging technologies in Smart Manufacturing.
18:08 - Where do wearables fit in Manufacturing?
20:27 - What is the future of Smart Manufacturing?
22:00 - Focus on your people and your people will focus on the work.
