Factory of the Future Podcast
Exploring Tomorrow's Manufacturing: Tech, Trends, and Transformation
Factory of the Future Podcast
Exploring Tomorrow's Manufacturing: Tech, Trends, and Transformation
About Factory of the Future Podcast
Exploring Tomorrow's Manufacturing: Tech, Trends, and Transformation
Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.
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Recent Episodes
#59: The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 10, 2026
#58: Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 3, 2026
#57: From Smart to Dark Factories
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 27, 2026
#56: How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 20, 2026
#55: Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 13, 2026
#54: Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 30, 2025
#53: Ocean and Space: The Future Locations of Data Center
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 30, 2025
**Special Episode** #52: Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Asma Sharafi
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 16, 2025
#51:The Green Haze of Greenwashing
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 11, 2025
#50: The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 18, 2025
#49: Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 17, 2025
#48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 4, 2025
#47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
Factory of the Future Podcast • Oct 28, 2025
#46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
Factory of the Future Podcast • Oct 24, 2025
#45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes
Factory of the Future Podcast • Oct 14, 2025
**Special Episode** #44: Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla
Factory of the Future Podcast • Oct 7, 2025
#43: A Celebration National Manufacturing Day
Factory of the Future Podcast • Sep 30, 2025
**Special Episode** #42: Supply Chain Leadership Insights: Interview with Jim O’Rourke
Factory of the Future Podcast • Sep 23, 2025
#41: Industry 4.0: Digital Manufacturing Integration
Factory of the Future Podcast • Sep 16, 2025
#40: Automating the Future: Challenges and Strategies for Smart Factory Success
Factory of the Future Podcast • Sep 9, 2025
#39: The Debrief: How Energy Demands and Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. Manufacturing
Factory of the Future Podcast • Aug 12, 2025
#36: The Eight Steps for Implementing Gen AI in your Factory
Factory of the Future Podcast • Aug 11, 2025
**SPECIAL EPISODE** #38: The History of Offshoring and Emerging Global Reshoring Trends with Expert Rosemary Coates
Factory of the Future Podcast • Aug 11, 2025
**SPECIAL EPISODE** #37: Reindustrializing America: Automation, Skills, and the Future of Manufacturing with Drew Allen
Factory of the Future Podcast • Aug 11, 2025
#35: Unpacking US Management Trends: Size, Effectiveness, and Surprising Insights
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jul 22, 2025
#34: Mastering the Mix: Six Essential Leadership Styles
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jul 1, 2025
#33: Digital Twins Unraveled: Revolutionizing Supply Chains and Sustainability
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jun 24, 2025
#32: Adapting on the Fly: Lessons from a TPM Workshop Down Under
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jun 17, 2025
#31: Top Manufacturing Trends Forging the Future
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jun 12, 2025
#30: Digital Transformation Maturity: From Implementation to Integration
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jun 3, 2025
#29: Network Effects: How Consumer Demand Drives Sustainability
Factory of the Future Podcast • May 27, 2025
#28: TPM for Modern Business: Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact
Factory of the Future Podcast • May 20, 2025
#27: Digital Culture by Design: Balancing Technology and People in Modern Manufacturing
Factory of the Future Podcast • May 13, 2025
#26: Human Touch in a Digital World: Bridging the Gap between Technology and the Human Experience in Industry 4.0
Factory of the Future Podcast • May 6, 2025
#25: Celebrating Milestones: 25 Episodes, 2,000 Downloads, and the Journey Ahead
Factory of the Future Podcast • Apr 29, 2025
#24: Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future
Factory of the Future Podcast • Apr 22, 2025
#23: Fueling the Human-Centric Industrial Revolution
Factory of the Future Podcast • Apr 15, 2025
#22: People-First Production: Shifting from Industry 4.0 to 5.0
Factory of the Future Podcast • Apr 8, 2025
#21: What You Need to Know: Business Transformation Report and AI Implementation
Factory of the Future Podcast • Apr 1, 2025
#20: The Manufacturing Workforce Crisis: Pathways to Tomorrow's Talent
Factory of the Future Podcast • Mar 25, 2025
#19: The Digital Twin Revolution: Space Tech to Shop Floor
Factory of the Future Podcast • Mar 18, 2025
#18: The 2030 Workforce: AI, Robots & Remote Work
Factory of the Future Podcast • Mar 11, 2025
#17: Manufacturing Misadventures: The Good, The Bad, and The Buttery
Factory of the Future Podcast • Mar 4, 2025
#16 - Leading the Modern Maintenance Revolution: A Human-First Approach
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 25, 2025
#15 - Excel: Peaked or Pivoting?
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 18, 2025
#14 - Quiet Quitting & The New Workplace Revolution
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 11, 2025
#13 - Shell Shock: America's Ammunition Surge
Factory of the Future Podcast • Feb 4, 2025
#12 - From Textiles to Tesla: The Evolution of Assembly Lines
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 28, 2025
#11 - Training that Transforms: The Direct Link Between Learning and Team Performance
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 21, 2025
#10 - From Blah to Aha: Transforming Mundane Work into Meaningful Tasks
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 14, 2025
#9 - Circular Future: The Tech-Driven Path to Sustainability
Factory of the Future Podcast • Jan 7, 2025
#8 - The Well-Being Factor: Unlocking Peak Workplace Performance
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 31, 2024
#7: The Evolution of Manufacturing--Automation, Closed Loop Manufacturing, and Cyber Security
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 17, 2024
#6: AI at Work--From Fantasy Football to Factory Floors
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 10, 2024
#5: Transformation through Technology
Factory of the Future Podcast • Dec 3, 2024
#4: Beyond Resistance -- Navigating Conflict and Transformation
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 26, 2024
#3: Active Leadership–From Supervision to Success
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 19, 2024
#2 - Interwoven Progress: How People and Technology Shape the Next Industrial Era
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 12, 2024
#1: Where a Human Centric Approach, Sustainability, and Big Data Intersect
Factory of the Future Podcast • Nov 5, 2024
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