Episodes

  • Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce - Ep. 2

    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce - Ep. 2
    Sep 19 2024
    In this podcast, Rahul Garg, VP of industrial Machinery at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Dora Smith, Senior director of Global Education and Startup Strategy at Siemens, continue their discussion on the challenges and potential solutions related to the workforce skills gap in manufacturing. You will discover: How upskilling and reskilling creates dynamic employees who become indispensable assets to companies across the manufacturing industry Effective strategies for bridging the skills gap, including long-term recruitment and retention plans, partnerships with schools, internships and providing continuous learning opportunities. Siemens’ shift towards “learning as a service,” which blends digital and traditional learning methods for a more flexible and effective educational experience. For more information about reskilling and upskilling, visit these pages: WEF_Putting_Skills_First_2024.pdf (weforum.org) Hour of Engineering – Home Innovation in the Classroom Podcast – Siemens Software Podcast Network https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/ Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Dora on LinkedIn
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    10 mins
  • Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2

    Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2
    Sep 18 2024
    14 mins
  • Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce

    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce
    Sep 10 2024
    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amongst a changing workforce environment It’s no secret that there is a significant shortage of both the quantity and quality of talent in manufacturing. The industry is technologically evolving, the current workforce is aging and supply chain instabilities are causing organizations to consider onshoring or nearshoring their operations—all of which are contributing to the shrinking talent pool. The solution to this growing workforce challenge? Investing in reskilling, upskilling and education. In this podcast, Rahul Garg, VP of industrial Machinery at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Dora Smith, Senior director of Global Education and Startup Strategy at Siemens, discuss the challenges and potential solutions related to the workforce skills gap in manufacturing. You will learn: How automation and other technologies are enhancing manufacturing capabilities, making it crucial to upskill the workforce. Effective strategies for bridging the skills gap, including long-term recruitment and retention plans, partnerships with schools, internships and providing continuous learning opportunities. Siemens' shift towards "learning as a service," which blends digital and traditional learning methods for a more flexible and effective educational experience. Visit these pages to learn more about reskilling and upskilling: WEF_Putting_Skills_First_2024.pdf (weforum.org) Hour of Engineering - Home Innovation in the Classroom Podcast - Siemens Software Podcast Network https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/ Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Dora on LinkedIn
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    15 mins
  • Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1

    Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1
    Sep 5 2024
    12 mins
  • Redefining Industrial Machinery with Generative AI

    Redefining Industrial Machinery with Generative AI
    Aug 13 2024
    In this Digital Transformation Podcast episode, Rahul Garg, VP of Industrial Machinery and Noam Ribon, Technical Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software, discuss how manufacturers can leverage generative AI as the industry more readily deploys AI solutions. Together with host Chris Pennington, Global Industry Marketing Leader for Industrial Machinery at Siemens, they discuss the new opportunities and benefits generative AI could bring to OEMs. This episode will cover how generative AI will: Eliminate mundane tasks and increase productivity Facilitate and increase access to AI’s capabilities among the workforce Speed up machine maintenance Revolutionize the way companies design, develop, and manufacture equipment Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Noam on LinkedIn
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    26 mins
  • Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges and real-world insights – Ep. 2

    Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges and real-world insights – Ep. 2
    Jul 15 2024
    Welcome back to our digital transformation podcast series. This is episode 2 of our podcast where we’re taking a close look at the benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence, featuring insights directly from our very own Siemens factory in Bad Neustadt where they are well into their IT/OT journey. We’re rejoined by our experts, Rahul Garg, Peter Zech and Chris Pennington who share their thoughts and expertise. In this episode you’ll learn: How our factory in Bad Neustadt effectively manages connectivity and data collection in a brownfield environment Strategies for manufacturers to address IT/OT integration challenges such as cybersecurity, data latency issues and bridging cultural gaps between IT and OT employees The rewards from IT/OT convergence, including reduced downtimes, improved flexibility, increased sustainability efforts and more Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
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    15 mins
  • Driving success with service and asset management in Industrial Machinery

    Driving success with service and asset management in Industrial Machinery
    Jul 2 2024
    This Digital Transformation podcast episode explores how industrial manufacturers can utilize service and asset management to. Join host Victoria Carlos, thought leadership writer at Siemens Digital Industries Software, as she discusses the long-term benefits of service and maintenance with Kerri Doyle, senior marketing manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Brett Hillhouse, global sales leader for the Automotive and Electronics Industry at IBM. The episode will cover: · Advantages of predictive maintenance Achievements and windfalls of IBM and Siemens partnership Benefits of connected PLM How IBM and Siemens solutions can bolster sustainability and circularity
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    19 mins
  • Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges, and real-world insights

    Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges, and real-world insights
    Jul 1 2024
    Discover the future of modern manufacturing with industry experts Chris Pennington, Global Industry Marketing Leader for Industrial Machinery; Rahul Garg, Vice President of Industrial Machinery and the SMB program at Siemens; and Peter Zech, Head of Innovation and Digitalization at the Siemens Electrical Motor Factory in Bad Neustadt. In this episode, our experts engage in an insightful discussion on the pivotal topic of IT/OT convergence. In this episode you’ll learn: Benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence: Understand the potential advantages and difficulties companies may encounter when integrating IT and OT Real-world insights from Siemens: Gain insights from Siemens' factory in Bad Neustadt, which has successfully implemented IT/OT convergence to improve productivity. Importance of a data-driven approach: Learn how Siemens emphasizes becoming a data-driven organization, using IT and OT data to enhance performance management, quality reporting, and overall productivity. Overcoming integration challenges: Discover strategies to address common challenges, such as building ecosystems, ensuring cybersecurity and empowering employees to utilize data and collaborate effectively. Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
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    16 mins