Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers from chemical producers to automakers to machine shops can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence. Contributing to the podcast are 14 seasoned manufacturing journalists from Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group
All episodes(50)
- StandardSummaries onlyBeyond the Warehouse Walls: Rethinking Yard Safety
Published Sep 26, 2026
The yard is no longer just the space between transportation and warehousing. It's where safety, execution, and business performance intersect. In this episode, YMX Logistics' Adam Buttgenbach discusses why yard operations are becoming an increasing focus for EHS leaders and how companies can move from reactive risk management to a more coordinated, proactive approach. This podcast is sponsored by YMX Logistics.
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat’s Ahead for Manufacturing Extension Partnerships? (IndustryWeek)
Published Sep 24, 2026
Manufacturing Extension Partnerships, state organizations that help small and medium-sized manufacturers, have been in the news in recent months as some saw their federal funding suspended or delayed. Things are looking better in the latest round of awards, however, as the funds have been delivered on time, and suspended funding was restored to Ohio. In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Carrie Hines of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition talks about the future of th
- StandardSummaries onlyScaling AI Won't Fix A Shaky ERP Foundation (Smart Industry)
Published Sep 22, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Smart Industry's Sarah Mattalian and Nancy Majure, the head of product for Adaptive ERP at QAD, explore how manufacturers can scale AI without adding headcount by improving real-time visibility, data quality and workflow integration. They discuss the role of ERP as a foundation for governed AI, along with the risks of fragmented data, shadow AI and bolt-on tools. The conversation also looks ahead to how contextualized data and AI-driven
- StandardSummaries onlyWith the Post-AI Age On the Horizon, How Are Operations Executives Preparing? (IndustryWeek)
Published Sep 17, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Chuck Orzechowski and Josh Renicker of the COO Forum discuss how operations leaders are navigating AI-driven disruption and workforce change. They explore the importance of human-centric leadership, strong teams, and culture as new technologies reshape manufacturing. The conversation also examines how closing gaps between engineering and production can support operational excellence at a moment where the post-AI age is on the horizon.
- StandardSummaries onlyA Different Approach to Workplace Safety Culture (Talking EHS)
Published Sep 15, 2026
By focusing on the fundamentals, workplaces can build a safer environment from the ground up, says Kevin Weaver of U.S. Compliance, and author of Building a Strong Safety Culture: The 5 C’s of Workplace Safety, 2nd edition.
- StandardSummaries onlyCan AI Help Manufacturers Overcome the Skilled Trades Talent Shortage? (IndustryWeek)
Published Sep 10, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Anna Smith explores the growing skilled labor shortage facing U.S. manufacturing. She examines data on the 1.3 million-worker talent gap, an aging workforce and rising demand driven by reshoring and data centers. Smith also looks at how upskilling, education partnerships, apprenticeships and AI can help manufacturers expand their talent pools. The discussion highlights strategies for developing the skilled workforce needed to support co
- StandardSummaries onlyFrom Test Stands to Toolboxes: Editor's Product Picks, September 2026 (New Equipment Digest)
Published Sep 8, 2026
On this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis rounds up four products worth knowing about — a coupling and brake system built for e-mobility test stands, an AI-powered platform for warehouse data capture, a connected AI forklift platform, and a pair of high-output rechargeable flashlights. Whether you're chasing measurement accuracy on the test bench or trying to close visibility gaps on the warehouse floor, this episode has somethin
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Too Much Data, Dashboards and RCA Complicate Reliability Strategy (Ask A Plant Manager)
Published Sep 3, 2026
Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing th
- StandardSummaries onlyDo Safety Leaders Need to Improve Their Emotional Intelligence? (Talking EHS)
Published Sep 1, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, EHS Today's Adrienne Selko talk with safety expert Camille Oakes, who says improving emotional intelligence skills for safety managers helps create stronger outcomes in complex workplaces.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow AI Changes Cybersecurity for Manufacturers (IndustryWeek)
Published Aug 27, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek technology editor Dennis Scimeca and Smart Industry head of content Scott Achelpohl discuss the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers. They examine recent attacks targeting PTC product lifecycle management software and Siemens S7 PLCs, highlighting the complexities of patching vulnerabilities across industrial environments. The conversation also explores how AI is accelerating cyberattacks and shortening th
- StandardSummaries only4 Machines to See at IMTS 2026 (New Equipment Digest)
Published Aug 25, 2026
IMTS 2026 is just weeks away, and the show floor will be packed with new equipment worth tracking down. In this episode, Laura Davis highlights four machines making their case at McCormick Place this September. Here's where to find each one, and what makes it worth the walk. A 5-axis mill-turn center built for aerospace engine components A compact CNC turning center for small high-volume parts A flexible cylindrical grinder A high-torque 5-axis horizontal machining center for large structural pa
- StandardSummaries onlySupply Chain Management and the Go-Live Gap (American Machinist)
Published Aug 20, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, chief editor Robert Brooks takes a look at how manufacturers that implement supply-chain management technology frequently face the “go-live gap”. It’s what separates a technically successful implementation from an operation that is truly prepared to use the new platform, follow the new processes, make the right decisions, measure and capture the value that justified the investment in the first place.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Bring AI into Safety Culture (Talking EHS)
Published Aug 18, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, McKenna Schutty, safety, health and environmental manager at TDIndustries, a Texas-based facilities services and mechanical construction company, discusses how her company brought AI into its safety organization.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Manufacturers Can Build Stronger Regional Networks and Domestic Supply Chains (IndustryWeek)
Published Aug 13, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Ilana Preuss, a champion of small-scale manufacturing and founder of Recast City, discusses the importance of raising the visibility of small-scale manufacturing, whose impact on the larger economy is being overlooked from lack of data and lack of awareness. While large manufacturers attract lots of attention, a strong domestic manufacturing base requires mapping and connecting networks of smaller suppliers that support these larger ent
- StandardSummaries only'Muddy Waters' of Implementing AI and How Manufacturers Can Avoid Them (Smart Industry)
Published Aug 11, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Smart Industry's Sarah Mattalian talks with Mike Fedorov, COO and co-CEO of Applied AI Labs, who discuss why AI implementations often fail to deliver expected results. They explore how manufacturers can work with the muddy waters of imperfect data, establish effective governance, and design AI solutions around measurable business outcomes. The conversation concludes with a look at AI as a tool for amplifying human capabilities rather th
- StandardSummaries onlyStop the Shortcuts that Force Reliability to Take a Back Seat (Ask A Plant Manager)
Published Aug 6, 2026
Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing th
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Past, Present and Future of Workplace Safety (Talking EHS)
Published Aug 4, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nicole Stempak speaks with the current and previous two presidents of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) -- Monique Parker, Linda Tapp and Pam Walaski -- about strategies safety leaders can use to stay energized, the importance of mentorship, and how embracing change and diversity can lead to more effective safety initiatives.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow the Fast 41 Program Speeds Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Permitting (IndustryWeek)
Published Jul 30, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Laura Putre speaks with Emily Domenech about efforts to streamline federal permitting for large manufacturing and critical minerals projects. They discuss how the Fast-41 program coordinates agencies to reduce project delays, improve transparency, and accelerate approvals while maintaining environmental and safety standards. The conversation also explores critical minerals processing, domestic supply chain resilience, and
- StandardSummaries onlyEditor's Product Picks: 4 New Manufacturing Products (New Equipment Digest)
Published Jul 28, 2026
On this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis rounds up four new products worth a closer look: a passive exoskeleton that eases shoulder strain during overhead work an AI-powered device that keeps forklift-based inventory tracking accurate in real time a connected ultrasound platform built for multisite reliability programs, a new inline coding system designed for the packaging industry's shift to GS1 2D codes.
- StandardSummaries onlyEmployee Engagement Is Key to a Successful Safety Culture (Talking EHS)
Published Jul 21, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Jennifer Ferdinand-Stong, corporate safety manager at construction firm Gaylor Electric and recently named Health and Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for 2026, shares her thoughts on how to create a realistic and sustainable safety culture.
- StandardSummaries onlySolving Manufacturing Labor Shortages with Puerto Rico's Skilled Workforce (IndustryWeek)
Published Jul 16, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Clay Martin, CEO and founder of Isla Talent, about innovative approaches to solving manufacturing workforce shortages by recruiting skilled workers from Puerto Rico. They discuss strategies for expanding talent pipelines, supporting employee relocation, and improving retention through communication, training, and workplace culture. The conversation also explores long-term labor trends, the impact of
- StandardSummaries onlyFact or Fiction? The Truth About Reliability and What Plant Managers Get Wrong (Ask A Plant Manager)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing th
- StandardSummaries onlyYour AI Strategy Is Built on a Blind Spot (Smart Industry)
Published Jul 7, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Scott Achelpohl is joined by Nick Hasselbeck and Matt Martin of E Tech Group to discuss the challenges legacy OT systems create for digital transformation and AI adoption. The conversation explores why siloed data, limited network visibility, and outdated equipment remain major obstacles for manufacturers. They also examine practical strategies for connecting older assets, evaluating the value of stranded data, and balancing equipment r
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Stay Cool on the Job as Temperatures Soar (Talking EHS)
Published Jul 7, 2026
Employers have an obligation to protect workers from all jobsite hazards, including the summer heat and humidity. In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn the current regulations, signs of heat stress and what you can do to help workers be comfortable—and safe—this summer from Corey Stringer Institute’s Maggie Morrissey.
- StandardSummaries onlyCT Scanning Plus AI is a QA Breakthrough (American Machinist)
Published Jun 30, 2026
Computed tomography (CT) has a parallel life beyond its service in diagnostic medicine. From aerospace and automotive to defense and electronics, it’s one of manufacturing's most powerful quality assurance technologies. By creating detailed three-dimensional views of both external and internal part features without destructive testing, CT allows manufacturers to detect defects, verify dimensions, and improve product performance. Now, artificial intelligence and machine learning are accelerating
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Smart Manufacturers Use 5G, Robots and MES (IndustryWeek)
Published Jun 25, 2026
For IndustryWeek’s Smart Manufacturers video series, Senior Editor for Technology Dennis Scimeca visited four different plants to inquire about a specific technology deployment at each. He spoke 5G with John Deere, talked MES development with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, discussed brownfield sites and corporate responsibility with battery manufacturer Viridi and dodged a fleet of robots on the shop floor of an LG plant. This week's podcast episode looks at the series as a whole, and share
- StandardSummaries onlyEditor's Product Picks: 4 New Machining and Metalworking Products (New Equipment Digest)
Published Jun 23, 2026
NED Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis breaks down four machining and metalworking products from the latest issue, covering 3D laser cutting for job shops, solid carbide taps for high-volume threading, multi-operation precision grinding, and high-pressure coolant toolholding for difficult-to-machine materials. Laser Next Core 3D Laser Cutting Machine TC180 Supreme & TC280 Supreme Solid Carbide Taps Landis TTG 3000 Twin-Turret Grinder Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp Toolholder System
- StandardSummaries onlyManaging Worker Fatigue in High-Heat Industrial Environments (Plant Services)
Published Jun 18, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Thomas Wilk speaks with Tito Warren of Red Wing about the challenges industrial facilities face in protecting workers from heat stress during the summer months. Their conversation explores the role of hydration, environmental controls, PPE, and emerging wearable technologies in supporting worker health and safety. They also discuss how footwear affects fatigue, endurance, and overall physical performance, while highlighting the importan
- StandardSummaries onlyDon't Depend on Technology to Keep Your Warehouse Safe (Supply Chain Insider)
Published Jun 16, 2026
In this special National Forklift Safety Day podcast, hear what OSHA's David Keeling and Logisnext Americas' Carl Modesette have to say about the need for situational awareness from everybody who comes near a forklift, not just the operators. And ENEROC USA's Max Khabur explains why standardized forklift battery testing is essential for safety.
- StandardSummaries onlyFirefighting Is Not A Maintenance Strategy (Plant Services)
Published Jun 13, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, sponsored by Hydro Inc., Thomas Wilk speaks with Ares Panagoulias and Robert McCowan about building effective condition monitoring programs that reduce maintenance firefighting and improve asset reliability. The discussion explores the foundational steps organizations should take before deploying sensors, including defining goals, assigning responsibilities, and focusing on critical assets. They also examine the role of AI and machine l
- StandardSummaries onlyA Glimpse Inside the 2026 USMCA Review Process (IndustryWeek)
Published Jun 11, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Patrick Childress, an international trade and disputes attorney at Holland & Knight, shares an update on how negotiations are proceeding with USMCA—also known as the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement—a trilateral trade agreement that comes up for its required six-year joint review on July 1. It's an agreement that has significant implications for manufacturers, particularly in the automotive industry.
- StandardSummaries onlyOT and IT Convergence Success Stories (Smart Industry)
Published Jun 9, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, every OT and IT journey is different, but two SMEs from Lincoln Nebraska-based Huffman Engineering join the podcast with some tips and to share some positive summer vibes from their clients.
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Warning Signs of a Broken Reliability Culture and How Plant Leaders Can Fix It (Ask A Plant Manager)
Published Jun 4, 2026
Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing th
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat Safety Issues Should Businesses Be Most Concerned About? (Talking EHS)
Published Jun 2, 2026
Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council, explains why the NSC first developed National Safety Month in 1996—and what workplace safety issues they’re focusing on this year.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Jabil Drives Revenue with Procurement and Supply Chain (IndustryWeek)
Published May 28, 2026
In this episode of Great Question, IndustryWeek Senior Editor Laura Putre talks with Frank McKay and Graham Scott, Supply Chain Officer and Chief Procurement Officer at Jabil respectively, about how they transformed procurement to a cost driver at the global contract manufacturer—offering their own optimized supply-chain technology to customers as a service. They also discuss how they’ve tackled recent procurement challenges—such as tariffs and memory constraints in the AI market—and built a pip
- StandardSummaries onlyEditor's Product Picks: 5 New Additive Manufacturing Solutions (New Equipment Digest)
Published May 26, 2026
New Equipment Digest (NED) Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis breaks down five additive manufacturing products from the June issue, spanning multimaterial prototyping, magnesium-capable metal AM, continuous FFF production, ultra-large-format powder bed fusion, and high-performance polymer printing for aerospace. J850 Core PolyJet 3D Printer PA-300 LPBF Metal Printer Funmat Pro 310 Apollo FFF Printer EP-M3050 Metal 3D Printer Argo 500 Hyperspeed Mission Ready 3D Printer
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Industrial AI Is Moving Closer to the Edge in Energy Operations (Plant Services)
Published May 21, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Plant Services chief editor Thomas Wilk speaks with Andy Foster, Chief Product Officer at IOTech, about the growing use of edge AI across discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, and energy operations. The conversation explores how manufacturers are using AI for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, production optimization, and distributed energy resource management. They also discuss why organizations are moving AI closer to
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat Does AI Mean for Your Robot? (American Machinist)
Published May 20, 2026
Small and medium-sized manufacturers have a skilled labor shortage - and the last solution proposed to address that (automation and robotics) is about to encounter the next proposed solution: agentic artificial intelligence. A recent article introduces they interesting possibility that “Agentic AI Could Make Robots Affordable for Small Businesses.” In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, American Machinist's Robert Brooks talks with IndustryWeek's Dennis Scimeca about whether
- StandardSummaries onlyA Psychologist’s Reflections on Workplace Safety (Talking EHS)
Published May 19, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Virginia Tech's E. Scott Geller muses on how workplace safety has improved—and worsened—over his 50-plus year career.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Manufacturers Can Navigate the New CBP Tariff Refund Portal (IndustryWeek)
Published May 14, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Ben Johnston, COO at Kapitus, about the new tariff refund portal launched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection following the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA-related tariffs. They discuss how manufacturers, importers, and customs brokers can navigate the refund application process, including key documentation requirements and common filing mistakes to avoid. The conversation also explores the potent
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Manufacturers Are Managing Risk in an Era of Global Volatility (Plant Services)
Published May 12, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Thomas Wilk meets up with Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute to catch up on how current events are impacting manufacturers who were already shifting their reshoring strategies. Despite geopolitical conflict and energy shortages, Coates identifies are few sectors that are thriving (semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and plastics) and emphasizes the importance of community colleges in preparing workers for a new, more volatile manuf
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Bridge the Gap Between Shop Floor Reality and AI Strategy in Manufacturing (Plant Services)
Published May 9, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nick Haase of MaintainX explores the challenges manufacturers face as workforce retirements and labor shortages collide with the push for AI adoption. He discusses how disconnects between leadership and the shop floor can lead to ineffective technology and stalled implementation. The conversation highlights the importance of capturing tribal knowledge, improving system interoperability, and prioritizing frontline-friendly tools. He also
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy More PMs and High Wrench Time Don’t Guarantee Reliability (Ask A Plant Manager)
Published May 7, 2026
Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing th
- StandardSummaries onlyWeathering the Storm... or Hurricane, or Tornado, or Heat Wave (Talking EHS)
Published May 5, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Jason Moreland of AlertMedia explores how changing weather patterns and climate trends increase risks for workers and organizations, and explains why proactive planning, communication and training are vital to mitigate impacts of extreme weather events across seasons.
- StandardSummaries onlyHuman-Shaped Robots: What's the Point? (Hannover Messe edition)
Published Apr 30, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Dennis Scimeca and Machine Design's Rehana Begg talk all of the walking robots at Hannover Messe, the massive trade show that took place in Germany in late April. Amongst the automation equipment, software, machines and controllers were a lot of upright, humanoid robots. In nearly every hall at the show, robots walked arounds. Some danced, some picked up small objects and put them in a box, some waved to passersby and som
- StandardSummaries onlyRethinking Local Manufacturing in a Global Market (American Machinist)
Published Apr 29, 2026
"Local manufacturing marketplaces" are regional networks in which value is created and retained - as opposed to being distributed outside the local economy. In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, management consultant Chris Bassett explains that manufacturers’ drive for efficiency in their decision-making causes them to pass by opportunities that involve less time and fewer communication challenges, and bring faster problem resolution and smoother product-quality management.
- StandardSummaries onlyUnderstanding Agentic AI: Innovation Exec and Ford Scientists Share Tips
Published Apr 23, 2026
The generative AI trend based on large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has for years dominated the conversation about artificial intelligence. When something like agentic AI enters the conversation it’s easy to conflate terms, confuse agentic with generative, and not get the full picture. On this episode of Production Pulse we spoke with Ron Norris, former Director of Innovation at Georgia Pacific, and Nagadithya Nookala, product manager for data analytics and AI-related products and Sanjay
- StandardSummaries onlyApril Editor's Picks: 5 Industrial Products Worth Watching
Published Apr 21, 2026
This month, New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis shares her April picks—five products that caught her attention for solving real problems in manufacturing and industrial environments. On the list: the RUN coordinate measuring machine for shopfloor inspection, the MasterMover MasterHandler electric tugger for moving heavy wheeled loads in tight spaces, the Tormach 770MX CNC mill with upgraded motion control, the Goodwell Technologies VAC-DIV2-CAMKIT overhead inspection camera, and the
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Future of System Integration in Data Centers, Defense, and Manufacturing (Plant Services)
Published Apr 16, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Plant Services chief editor Thomas Wilk talks with Adrienne Meyer, CEO of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), about the evolving role of system integrators and the growing importance of automation in today’s manufacturing landscape. They explore how the ongoing skills gap is accelerating the adoption of automation, shifting its purpose from cost savings to maintaining operational continuity. Meyer also shares insights int
- StandardSummaries onlyBuilding a Sustainable Future: Strategies for Environmental and Social Responsibility (Talking EHS)
Published Apr 14, 2026
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, EHS Today's Nicole Stempak talks with experts from BSI (www.bsigroup.com) about the current landscape of ESG, sustainability, and environmental regulations, emphasizing practical strategies for businesses to navigate complex compliance and leverage sustainability for business value.