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Conquering Chaos: A Show for Manufacturing Leaders

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World events and industry trends have made one thing clear — it’s not whether you can adapt, it’s how quickly you can adapt. The winners will drive change while the losers will be defined by it. Conquering Chaos is the show that connects you to real manufacturing leaders who are defining the future of manufacturing today. Conquering Chaos is sponsored by Parsable. Parsable is committed to helping manufacturers just like yourself streamline their manufacturing operations by dumping the endless binders of SOPs and go paperless. Interested in learning more about Parsable? Get a quick 15-minute demo or request a free 30 day trial when you mention Parsable30 in the comment section.

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United States

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World events and industry trends have made one thing clear — it’s not whether you can adapt, it’s how quickly you can adapt. The winners will drive change while the losers will be defined by it. Conquering Chaos is the show that connects you to real manufacturing leaders who are defining the future of manufacturing today. Conquering Chaos is sponsored by Parsable. Parsable is committed to helping manufacturers just like yourself streamline their manufacturing operations by dumping the endless binders of SOPs and go paperless. Interested in learning more about Parsable? Get a quick 15-minute demo or request a free 30 day trial when you mention Parsable30 in the comment section.

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English


Episodes

The Top 7 Lessons Learned from Conquering Chaos in 2022

1/31/2023
In our 2022 episodes, we've had the pleasure of speaking with industry leaders and experts who have shared their valuable insights and lessons learned. From implementing new technologies to streamlining operations, we've covered a wide range of topics to help manufacturers stay competitive and thrive in today's market. We take a look at the 7 most popular episodes and the biggest lessons we learned from each of those guests. One of the key takeaways from our episodes is the importance of...

Duration:00:50:42

Lessons from AAM: Managing Data, Connecting Workers, & Breaking Down Silos

1/17/2023
One of the most compelling reasons to digitize your operations is the access you get to new data points that were previously uncapturable. New data points bring new visibility. New visibility brings new insight. And new insight brings new innovation. But what data points are needed? And are these insights reserved for certain roles? Or can data be a powerful in-the-moment companion to everyone within manufacturing operations? Today’s guest, John Klein, Business System Leader at American...

Duration:01:05:25

Lessons from Holcim & CEMEX: Future Proofing Frontline Operations

12/20/2022
In a very special episode this week, we’re joined by two experts from the manufacturing industry who are using Parsable to power their digitalization efforts — Jim Carroll, Director of Land and Environment at Holcim, and Steve Switzer, Plant Manager at CEMEX. What’s unique about this conversation is that these two leaders from two competing organizations have found common ground in their effort to improve the day-to-day experiences for their frontline workers. By sharing their experiences...

Duration:00:52:44

Can Mexico Save Your Supply Chain?

12/6/2022
Many manufacturers and industrial operations are facing a number of disruptions. There’s workforce disruption, technological disruption, consumer disruption, and supply chain disruption. While there are a number of options for mitigating the impact of each, reshoring stands out as a critical way to minimize supply chain interruptions. In today’s episode, we are joined by Alberto Villarreal, the Founder and managing Director of Nepanoa, who shares how Mexico’s proximity, young workforce, and...

Duration:00:57:40

Industry Insights: What Hard-Working Manufacturers Really Need from Their ERP Partnerships

11/22/2022
Cloud-based ERP, you’ve probably heard of it but are you implementing it effectively for your teams? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kerrie Jordan, Vice President of Product Management for Epicor's Data Platform shared the insights on that survey and how cloud-based ERP systems can be effective in solving a significant amount of pain points manufacturers using on-prem and hybrid ERP solutions experience.. Join as we discuss Epicor’s manufacturing insights survey and report The power...

Duration:00:58:57

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your ERP? (Probably Not!)

11/8/2022
ERP. If you got it, you probably don’t love it. But you know you need it. When it comes to ERP systems, many manufacturers have a love/hate relationship with their solution.. But why? At the end of the day, it is absolutely critical for managing what you produce. Is it caused by gaps in the solution? Shortcomings in the implementation? Shortsightedness in the vendor? What is the root cause of the pain? In today’s episode, Paul Tedford, CEO at Synergy Resources, shared his insight on how...

Duration:00:59:42

The 4 Things That May Be Preventing You From Meeting Production Demand

10/25/2022
Mitigating risk in manufacturing is a tall task for many companies — especially these days. Everything from supply chain, workforce retention and inflation can hinder a company’s profitability without warning. How can a well lead company mitigate these risks without disrupting the flow of production? In today’s episode, Dan Burgos, President and CEO of Alphanova Consulting, shared how companies can identify these constraints, embrace them and continuously improve from them. Join us as we...

Duration:00:55:57

The Blueprint for Getting 20% More: Throughput, Quality, & Rewards

10/11/2022
We’re in a period of time where everyone is struggling to do more with less. That pressure impacts everyone at all levels — CEO, management, and the frontlines. But what if you had a blueprint for achieving more without expanding resources? If you tap into the talent, skills, and creativity of your greatest asset — your people — you could accomplish quite a lot. There are issues that occur in manufacturing that go unreported because frontline workers don’t feel like they’re being heard by...

Duration:00:57:29

Lessons from Smurfit Kappa: Meeting Your Customer’s True Needs

9/27/2022
Your customers are not just the end consumer, your customers are all around you. They are the employees who help grow the business and the partners you work with to create sustainable products. And if you aren’t meeting all of your customer's true needs, you’re in for some rough times. We speak with John Gossett, US Sales Director at Smurfit Kappa, in this episode to learn more about how he adopted a customer service mindset and the impact it’s had on his ability to enable others to make...

Duration:00:59:08

Lessons from Yuengling: People, Processes, & Packaging Lines

9/6/2022
In today’s episode, Bob Seaman, Director of Innovation and Product Development at D.G.Yuengling & Son, joins to share his journey from the nuclear biz to the brewing biz, going from craft brewer to master brewer, and the lessons he’s learned along the way from major brewers like MolsonCoors and Yuengling. We talk about the thousands of possibilities and things that could go wrong when packaging beer and how he empowers his workforce to take ownership for solving problems. Join us as we...

Duration:00:59:30

Conquering Chaos Summer Hiatus

7/13/2022
Our host Josh Santo and the rest of the Conquering Chaos team are going on a short break for the summer but we'll be back with more conversations with leaders who are Conquering Chaos. While we're gone, visit our new LinkedIn Page for the Conquering Chaos podcast and revisit some of our top episodes. See you at the end of summer! Keep connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Conquering Chaos...

Duration:00:00:50

The Factory of the Future: Focus on Frontline w/ Dr. Stefan Kozielski

6/28/2022
There is a lot of talk out there in the world about how digital transformation is a people focused transformation, but the application of that seems to get lost. In order for manufacturers to thrive in the factory of the future, we need to place our focus on the user experience and putting people first. In today’s episode, we speak to Dr. Stefan Kozielski, Associate Director Of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Boston Consulting Group, about his experience advising manufacturing leaders and...

Duration:00:56:15

The Problem with Lean: Where You May Have Gone Wrong

6/7/2022
Is your Lean implementation a failure? Here’s a controversial take — it very well may be. Many manufacturers halfheartedly try to go lean, but overlook critical components of the philosophy. But when done right, manufacturers can make a huge impact. So what does right look like? Bill Neeve, President at Cycle Time Management Inc, joins the show to discuss the principles of lean management and how to make it work for your company. We discuss: Why lean management often appears to...

Duration:00:57:45

Back to Basics: Focus on Flow

5/24/2022
Manufacturers experience a multitude of challenges today from issues with the supply chain and material availability to talent recruitment and retention. How can manufacturers remain competitive in this challenging climate? Pavel Kuviarzin, Organizational Excellence Expert at Future State Engineering, joins the show to share advice and best practices gleaned from 20 years of experience working with manufacturers to achieve breakthrough operational improvements. We discuss: What...

Duration:00:50:45

Company Culture: The Key to Making & Sustaining Change w/ Jim de Vries

5/10/2022
Overcoming the everyday chaos inside a manufacturing organization requires some degree of change. The bad news? Most people don’t like change. Jim de Vries, Founder & Managing Director at Enhance International Group, has helped countless organizations navigate change and achieve organizational excellence. He shares why culture is so important to driving change and how to create a culture that supports a resilient enterprise. We discuss: 4 types of workplace cultures The impact of a poor...

Duration:00:53:50

Diversity & Inclusion: Manufacturing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

4/26/2022
Recruiting and retention come up a lot on this show, and for good reason. They are top of mind for leaders across the manufacturing industry. But Tony Lopez, Vice President of Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics Services at PRIDE Industries, explains that there is one often overlooked group that could help solve manufacturing’s workforce issues—workers with disabilities. Tony breaks down the many ways that manufacturing organizations benefit from employing this untapped labor...

Duration:00:50:00

Faster, Better, Cheaper: How Machine Learning & AI Improve Manufacturing

4/12/2022
Machine learning and AI are critical to the future of manufacturing operations. To get you up to speed on the topic, we spend this episode explaining how they work, and showcasing the incredible ways in which industrial companies are implementing them into workflows. And we’ve got the perfect guide: Prateek Joshi, CEO of Plutoshift. A machine learning expert, he has written 13 books on the subject. Today, he’s bringing AI to industrial organizations around the world via a data platform...

Duration:00:44:38

Diversity & Inclusion: Embracing Foreign-Born Communities in Manufacturing

3/29/2022
We’ve talked a lot on this show about the challenges manufacturers face when it comes to recruiting and retaining workers. What if manufacturers did more to appeal to the foreign-born talent pool—a segment that made up 19% of the manufacturing workforce in 2018? Would that help solve our workforce shortage? In this episode, Wendy Pease, Language Translation Expert and the CEO at Rapport International, joins the show to discuss how manufacturers today can attract, engage, and retain local...

Duration:00:52:30

Manufacturing Sustainable Products: How Printpack is Making an Impact

3/8/2022
Increasingly, companies are investing in ESG initiatives (environmental, social, and governance). Partly, it's due to a realization of the impact of climate change and a recognition that something has to change. But promising to make a change and actually making that change are two very different things. What are the practical steps you can take as a company to start developing more sustainable product offerings? Dave McLain, Director of Sustainability at Printpack, shares lessons how his...

Duration:01:05:28

Future of Work: Leading Disruption through Talent Solutions w/ Hyobin Sung

2/24/2022
In today's world, socioeconomic changes are happening at an increasing rate, which means manufacturing organizations must constantly adapt to keep up. Hyobin Sung, Director of Learning Solutions at STANLEY X. Their work revolves around innovating for the future of work, including developing solutions to attract, retain, and empower the makers workforce. In this episode, she explains what her team does, why innovation is so important, and how organizations can attract more diverse...

Duration:01:00:17