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PODCAST

Factory of the Future Podcast

AW Schultz & Alexandria Burek

Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.This podcast aims to bring the future to factories today.AW has set out to pioneer the next industrial revolution--Industry 5.0--and Alexandria aims to empower women in predominately male dominated industries.Together, they bring unique individual flair and practical life experiences that will challenge leaders to move towards a more sustainable future. You can expect to learn from the past to create transformational

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17:31

#47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E47, Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles Join us as we discuss: - Elon Musk’s innovative approach to manufacturing and problem solving - Efficient decision-making - Simplifying complex processes by removing the unnecessary steps - Skiptrace management And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz...

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25:32

#46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and...

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2025/10/24

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E46, Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace Join us as we discuss: - Leadership principles for leaders today and tomorrow - Challenging the status quo - Fostering employee autonomy - Applying behavioral science in the manufacturing world And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: h...

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#45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E45, Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes Join us as we discuss: - Evolution and technology behind robotic cat litter boxes - The environmental benefits of automated litter boxes - Transforming traditional consumer products through innovative manufacturing practices And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Em...

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**Special Episode** #44: Exploring the Hidden Factory...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E44, Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla Join us as we discuss: - Advanced manufacturing processes and patents with a former Ford Automotive Executive Engineer - Manufacturing transformation and improvements in workplace conditions - Applying advanced technology to drive efficiency gains and reduce waste - The impact automation has on factory jobs And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Indust...

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#43: A Celebration National Manufacturing Day

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E43, A Celebration National Manufacturing Day Join us as we discuss: - The origins of National Manufacturing Day - National Manufacturing Day as a way to raise awareness and close the workforce shortage gap - How you can celebrate National Manufacturing Day as a consumer or fellow factory enthusiast - The future of manufacturing: How AI and Automation will impact the manufacturing job market And so much more. Register...

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**Special Episode** #42: Supply Chain Leadership...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E42, Supply Chain Leadership Insights: Interview with Jim O’Rourke Join us as we discuss the Five E’s with Jim O’Rourke: - Supply chain optimization and leadership strategies - The Five E’s Framework in leadership - How Folgers Coffee Plant was restored in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina using the Five E Framework - The importance of structured meetings and engagement with frontline workers to improve manufacturing operations an...

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#41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration

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2025/09/16

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E41, Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration Join us as we discuss: - What you need to know about Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity as a manufacturing professional - Why workforce upskilling and ongoing training is a must for today’s manufacturing plants - The keys to a successful digital transformation And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Ema...

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24:36

#40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E40, Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success Join us as we discuss: - The importance of technical maturity and maintenance capabilities when adopting advanced technologies - Integrating automation and robotics in factories - How different manufacturing industries will have different adoption rates with automation and robotics And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Ind...

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21:39

#39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E39, The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing Join us as we discuss: - Lessons Learned from recent Guests Drew Allen and Rosemary Coates - Unintended consequences of the US energy policies - How Consumer choices and demand drive sustainability and supply chain strategies And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. S...

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17:58

#36: The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E36, The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your Factory Join us as we discuss: - How to implement generative AI in business - What needs to be done before a company can consider implementing new tech - How data quality contributes to tech success (and failure) - Job transformation in the wake of AI And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect w...

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22:31

**SPECIAL EPISODE** #37: Reindustrializing America:...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text Welcome to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Factory of the Future, E37, Reindustrializing America: Automation, Skills, and the Future of Manufacturing with guest Drew Allen Join us as we welcome our first guest to discuss: - The reindustrialization of America and the challenges at hand - The role energy production plays in manufacturing - How workers and companies can begin to think about automation and required skills for the future And so much more. Register Now for our Upcom...

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**SPECIAL EPISODE** #38: The History of Offshoring...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E38, The History of Offshoring and Emerging Global Reshoring Trends with Expert Rosemary Coates Join us as we discuss: - The History of Offshoring and Current State of Reshoring Efforts - Hundreds of CEO’s Approach to Dealing with Tariffs - What Executives and Supply Chain Professionals need to consider when exploring reshoring to the US And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limite...

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#35: Unpacking US Management Trends: Size,...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E35, Unpacking US Management Trends: Size, Effectiveness, and Surprising Insights Join us as we discuss: - Trends in US Management and Organizational Practices - Correlations between organizational size and management effectiveness - Some statistics that are what you would expect, and others will give you pause And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W...

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#34: Mastering the Mix: Six Essential Leadership Styles

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2025/07/01

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E34, Mastering the Mix: Six Essential Leadership Styles Join us as we discuss: - Six types of leadership executives are championing - Our perceived leadership styles - How to bring this conversation to the workplace to foster commeradery And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org...

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#33: Digital Twins Unraveled: Revolutionizing Supply...

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2025/06/24

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E33, Digital Twins Unraveled: Revolutionizing Supply Chains and Sustainability Join us as we discuss: - Digital Twin use in Supply Chain Network Scenarios - Digital Twin use in New Investments And so much more. Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited! Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/...

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#32: Adapting on the Fly: Lessons from a TPM Workshop...

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2025/06/17

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E32, Adapting on the Fly: Lessons from a TPM Workshop Down Under Join us as we discuss: - Total Productive Maintenance and Management - Implementing Autonomous Maintenance - Workforce Integration And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/f...

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#31: Top Manufacturing Trends Forging the Future

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E31, Top Manufacturing Trends Forging the Future Join us as we discuss: - Tariff's Impact on US Manufacturing - How Smart Factories, AI, and Robotics can close the gap on the workforce shortage - Using Digital Twins to Plan for Supply Chain Constraints And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/ Youtube:...

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#30: Digital Transformation Maturity: From...

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E30, Digital Transformation Maturity: From Implementation to Integration Join us as we discuss: - Progression from basic technology to full end-to-end integration - How different industries and businesses have unique challenges - How digital transformation drives efficiency And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www....

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#29: Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E29, Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives Sustainability and Technology Transformation Join us as we discuss: - Sustainability Technology - Organizational Transformation - Sustainability Drive by Consumer Demand - Unique Challenges Faced by Small Companies And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschu...

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#28: TPM for Modern Business: Short-Term Projects,...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text Welcome to Factory of the Future, E28, TPM for Modern Business: Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact Join us as we discuss: - How the average workers' time horizon at organizations plays a role in TPM adoption - Why lean six sigma can be seen as a human centered approach - How to engage employees in training through Kaizens And so much more. Connect with A.W. Schultz Email: aw@awschultz.org Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/ LinkedIn: https:...

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