The Industrial Talk Podcast Network

By: The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
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  • Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, IIoT, AI, ML, Optimization, Edge, Cloud, Asset Reliability, Maintenance, 5G, Sales, Marketing and Branding and strategies for success. This is a podcast that is focused on Getting Stuff Done and learning from individuals and companies that have been there and have a track record of success. We celebrate a bright future in industry and manufacturing from with women and men dedicated to making our communities and world a better place.
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Episodes
  • Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades

    Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades
    Jan 10 2025
    Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to Stacey Jaeger and Josh Erickson with FlexTrades about "On-demand workforce manufacturing solutions". Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals at the FABTECH conference in Orlando, Florida. Stacy, Director of Marketing, and Josh, Public Engagement and PR, from Flex Trades, discuss their company's role in bridging manufacturing workforce gaps. Flex Trades deploys skilled technicians across the U.S. to fill temporary needs, offering a consultative approach to understand client requirements and provide the best fit. They emphasize the importance of character, commitment, and continuous training for their technicians. The company, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has not yet ventured into international markets but focuses on capturing more U.S. market share. Contact information for Flex Trades is available on their website and social media platforms. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore opportunities for international expansion of Flex Trades' services.
    • [ ] Promote Flex Trades' services and connect with the company through their website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

    Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
    • Scott welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of celebrating industrial professionals who solve problems and make the world a better place.
    • The podcast is recorded at FABTECH in Orlando, Florida, with Scott noting the event's massive scale and its significance for the manufacturing industry.
    • Scott mentions the event's location is expected to shift to Chicago next year, encouraging listeners to attend and meet industry leaders.

    Introduction of Stacy and Josh from Flex Trades
    • Scott introduces Stacey and Josh from Flex Trades, a company specializing in manufacturing workforce solutions.
    • Stacey provides a brief background, mentioning her role as the Director of Marketing at Flex Trades for about eight years.
    • Josh describes his role in public engagement and public relations, emphasizing his passion for the manufacturing industry and his involvement in media activities.
    • Both Stacey and Josh express their enthusiasm for the conference and the importance of showcasing the cool and innovative aspects of the manufacturing industry.

    Overview of Flex Trades and Its Unique Offerings
    • Stacey explains that Flex Trades specializes in manufacturing workforce solutions, deploying highly skilled technicians across the US.
    • The company bridges production gaps for manufacturers, providing technicians who can hit the ground running and work for as long as needed.
    • Flex Trades has a national footprint, allowing them to deploy technicians from various locations to projects anywhere in the US.
    • The company's unique model allows manufacturers to fill temporary needs without relying solely on local talent.

    Consultancy Process and Client Engagement
    • Josh describes the consultancy process Flex Trades uses to understand client needs and match them with the right technicians.
    • The process involves a detailed interview with the client to identify specific technical requirements and the type of technician needed.
    • Flex Trades then matches these requirements with their bench of technicians, ensuring a good fit for...
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    21 mins
  • Charlie Boyle with Fortive

    Charlie Boyle with Fortive
    Jan 8 2025
    Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Charlie Boyle, VP of Global Data, Analytics and AI at Fortive about "Leveraging operational data and AI for improved insights". Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast discussing data analytics and AI with Charlie Boyle, VP of Advanced Solutions at Accruent. Boyle highlights the importance of data in decision-making, emphasizing the need for automated solutions to manage the vast amounts of data being generated. He discusses Accruent's mission to unify the built environment through IoT and advanced analytics, focusing on predictive maintenance, energy management, and space intelligence. Boyle also mentions the use of generative AI to assist aging technicians and improve maintenance efficiency. The conversation underscores the transformative power of data and AI in enhancing business operations and problem-solving. Action Items
    • [ ] Explore using generative AI to document maintenance technician knowledge and provide guidance to junior technicians.
    • [ ] Investigate using sensor data and analytics to audit energy usage and bills, and automate HVAC controls.
    • [ ] Connect with Charlie Boyle on LinkedIn to further discuss Accruent's data analytics and AI initiatives.

    Outline Accruent Insights Event Introduction
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry innovations and celebrating professionals.
    • Scott highlights the importance of data and AI in the industrial sector, setting the stage for the discussion.
    • The event, Accruent Insights, is taking place in San Antonio, Texas, with a focus on problem-solving and customer obsession.
    • Scott introduces Charlie Boyle, VP of Advanced Solutions at Accruent, who will discuss data analytics and AI.

    Charlie Boyle's Background and Experience
    • Charlie Boyle shares his background, including his role as VP and General Manager of Advanced Solutions at Accruent.
    • He has over 25 years of experience in advanced analytics and data science, previously serving as Chief Data Scientist at Honeywell and Chief Analytics Officer at a telematics company.
    • Charlie discusses his journey and the various analytic use cases he has encountered in different industries and verticals.
    • Scott and Charlie reflect on the rapid advancements in AI and generative AI, particularly with the advent of tools like ChatGPT.

    The Role of Data and AI in Business Efficiency
    • Charlie explains the importance of data in today's business environment, emphasizing the need for automated solutions to manage large data sets.
    • He discusses the concept of decision intelligence, which involves turning data into actionable insights.
    • Scott and Charlie delve into the challenges of managing large amounts of data and the role of AI in generating actionable insights.
    • They discuss the potential of AI in various industries, including retail and HVAC, and the importance of proactive maintenance.

    Accruent's Mission and Data Platform
    • Charlie outlines Accruent's mission to unify the built environment through IoT and advanced solutions.
    • He explains the role of Accruent's data platform in managing reporting, business intelligence, and insights generation.
    • Accruent's IoT analytics platform connects sensors to assets, providing telemetry data and predictive models to solve business challenges.
    • Scott and...
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    19 mins
  • Preston Johnson with Cutsforth

    Preston Johnson with Cutsforth
    Jan 6 2025
    Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating its success and encouraging listeners to share their stories and technology. He introduces Preston Johnson from Cutsforth, who discusses their asset management platform, Insight CM. Insight CM integrates various condition monitoring technologies, such as vibration, lubrication, and thermography, to provide a comprehensive view of equipment health. Preston emphasizes the importance of understanding asset failure modes and leveraging data to predict and plan maintenance. He highlights the benefits of workforce optimization, increased uptime, and reduced maintenance costs. Roadblocks include resource constraints, IT integration, and leadership buy-in. Preston provides contact information for further inquiries. Action Items
    • [ ] Understand the client's critical assets and failure modes.
    • [ ] Identify the appropriate sensors to detect developing defects.
    • [ ] Integrate the Insight CM platform with the client's existing data sources and systems.
    • [ ] Develop prognostic capabilities to predict remaining useful life of equipment.
    • [ ] Provide a business case and justification for implementing the Insight CM solution.

    Outline Introduction and Overview of Industrial Talk Podcast
    • Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry innovations and trends.
    • Scott thanks listeners for their support, highlighting the podcast's success and its mission to celebrate leaders in the industrial sector.
    • Scott discusses the exciting developments expected in 2025, including innovation, technology, and solutions in various industries.
    • The podcast aims to promote companies passionate about success and to provide a platform for sharing insights and solutions.

    Introduction of Preston Johnson and Cutsforth
    • Scott introduces Preston Johnson from Cutsforth, focusing on asset management and the importance of managing assets effectively.
    • Scott reflects on the success of the previous year, mentioning the numerous interviews with industry leaders and the global broadcasts.
    • Scott encourages listeners to create and share their stories, emphasizing the importance of amplifying messages through the Industrial Talk platform.
    • The podcast aims to support listeners in their success by providing a platform for sharing technology and solutions.

    Preston Johnson's Background and Cutsforth's History
    • Preston Johnson shares his extensive experience in the industrial instrumentation business, including his time at National Instruments.
    • Preston discusses his journey in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, starting in the early 2000s.
    • Cutsforth's acquisition of the Insight CM software in 2022 is highlighted, expanding their business from generator support to a predictive maintenance platform.
    • Preston provides a brief history of Cutsforth and their involvement in various industries, including power generation and generator support.

    Insight CM Software and Its Unique Features
    • Preston explains the vision behind Insight CM, focusing on leveraging multiple condition monitoring technologies.
    • The software was developed in response to a large power generation company's need for fleet-wide condition monitoring across various technologies.
    • Insight CM's ability to digitize and compare trends from different technologies, such as vibration, lubrication, and temperature, is emphasized.
    • The software aims to identify defects in equipment by collaborating and comparing data from different monitoring technologies.

    Implementation of Insight CM and Typical Steps
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    32 mins

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