Automating the Chain
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAutomating the Chain is the communication bridge that will span the learning gap between business executives and their technical counterparts. We’ll learn from CTOs and experts in industrial automation as they explain their technology in a clear and accessible way.
We’re focused on empowering technical leaders of organizations by providing them with a platform to educate their team, their community, and the wider population about the latest automation technology providers (both software and hardware) in their industry and why automation is beneficial to businesses and society.
We’ll also cover the wider positive and negative implications of industrial automation.
Sponsored by Gulf Relay and SVT Robotics.
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Episodes
20: Why Industrial Automation is Inevitable with Jeff Burnstein of the Association for Advancing Automation
March 24, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), to talk about the adoption of industrial automation and A3’s piece in that progress. Topics in this conversation include: The mission behind A3 (2:01) A3’s community and what they provide for their members (3:09) Why automation is being adopted more now than ever before (4:09) The primary reason the adoption of automation is slowed (5:42) Why there should not be a con...
19: How to Prepare Your People for Automation with Aaron Prather of FedEx
March 17, 2021 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Aaron Prather, Senior Advisor for the Technology Research and Planning Team at FedEx Express, to talk about how to set a team up for success in an automated workplace and how small companies can grow into being partners with international companies. Topics in this conversation include: What Aaron and his team are doing at FedEx (1:46) How FedEx encourages other companies to adopt new technologies (3:27) How FedEx is adopting automation (5:35) How FedE...
18: Democratizing Access to Robotics with Benjamin Gibbs of READY Robotics
March 10, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Benjamin Gibbs, Co-Founder and CEO of READY Robotics to talk about making robotics user-friendly to spark the future of industrial automation. Topics in this conversation include: How Ben came to start READY Robotics (1:39) What READY is about (3:44) How READY technology has been adopted (5:20) How many languages are needed outside of READY (9:01) How READY is re-skilling to build and learn robotics (10:14) READY became successful (12:00) READY geo...
17: The History of Industrial Robotics with Thomas Crihfield of SVT Robotics
March 03, 2021 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Thomas Crihfield, Head of Success at SVT Robotics, to talk about the history of industrial robotics and what got us where we are today. Topics in this conversation include: How we got where we are today (5:21) Break down of the robotic arm (8:16) What inspired the adoption of industrial robotics (14:53) How many industrial robots there were at the beginning versus today (19:10) Friction points in the adoption of industrial robotics (25:36) Cost per...
16: Potential Road Blocks When Investing in Automation with Jeff Hedges of JHedges Consulting
February 24, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Jeff Hedges, President & Owner of JHedges Consulting to talk about the evolution of Automation and how companies are utilizing the ever-changing technologies in the supply chain to increase productivity and drive growth. Topics in this conversation include: How Jeff got into industrial automation (1:53) How large the material handling industry is (4:26) Caution signs to look for when investing in the industry (6:26) Startups (14:11) The develop...
15: Making Robotics Versatile and Accessible for All with Henry Wood of Inovo Robotics
February 17, 2021 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Henry Wood, Co-Founder of Inovo Robotics, to talk about how robotic technologies are allowing businesses to be free from the monotony of repetitive tasks and allow them to focus on avenues of growth and innovation. Topics in their conversation include: The start of Inovo Robotics (1:55) What is different about Inovo Robotic technology (4:47) How Inovo robots can do more things than just one task at a time (7:00) The way Inovo raised capital and f...
14: The Evolution and Growth of Automation Technologies with Kara Ashby of Sedlak
February 10, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Kara Ashby, President of Sedlak Supply Chain Consultants to talk about the evolution of Automation and how companies are utilizing the ever-changing technologies in the supply chain to increase productivity and drive growth. Topics in this conversation include: How Sedlak is helping clients with automation needs (2:00) Exploring the core values of family, faith and profession in automation (4:46) Where is automation headed in the future? (6:28) ...
13: AI Simplified with Kai-Shing Tao of Remark Holdings
February 03, 2021 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Kai-Shing Tao, Chairman & CEO of Remark Holdings to talk about the power of AI and how the company is providing practical and accessible solutions to their clients that solve problems and reduce risk. This wide-ranging conversation includes topics such as: How Remark got its start? (2:02) Remark’s AI Technologies (4:33) Companies that use Remark’s Technology (8:38) How COVID has Opened Doors for Expansion (10:50) Remark’s Growth in the U.S. Market ...
12: Beyond Amazon, There Will Be a Shared View in a Supply Chain Network
January 06, 2021 09:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Mike Allan, Co-Founder and CEO of Routeique to talk about integrated solutions for connecting manufacturers, distributors & retailers through cloud-based delivery management. Topics in this conversation include: How Routeique got started in the space (2:06) Where is the value for Routeique in supply chain? (4:34) Seeing the product in action (7:40) Automation and simplification in the supply chain (13:07) How Routeique has grown in the last few year...
11: Augmented Reality Used to Transfer Knowledge and Reduce Human Error in Manufacturing with Joe Weaver of Ario
December 30, 2020 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Joe Weaver, Co-Founder and CEO at Ario, to talk about how augmented reality (AR) is being used in manufacturing to transfer knowledge and reduce human error in operations across the supply chain. Topics in this conversation include: How Joe got started in the world of augmented reality (AR) (1:33) Explaining AR and the benefits of consumer application (3:45) How AR is providing innovative solutions in the COVID era (6:10) The ways that Ario p...
10: Piece-Picking Solutions for Warehouse Automation with Vince Martinelli of RightHand Robotics
December 23, 2020 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Vince Martinelli, Head of Product & Marketing at RightHand Robotics, to talk about the future of e-commerce order fulfillment and how robotics is changing automation and traditional workflows. This conversation covers many topics including: How Vince got started in the industry (1:39) The problem RightHand Robotics is solving in the space (3:19) Picking Devices in Robotics and How Customers Benefit from using them (4:50) Working with Integra...
09: Using Bite-Sized Increments in Technology to Improve Efficiency
November 18, 2020 09:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Trevor Blumenau, Founder & CEO of Voodoo Robotics, to talk about how companies can use cost-effective technologies to drive efficiency and growth. Trevor shares the story of Voodoo Robotics and how the company is serving warehouse and manufacturing needs through small but powerful technological innovation. Topics in this conversation include: The story behind the name “Voodoo” (1:59) What does Voodoo Robotics do in the industry? (3:06) Why do...
08: How Drone Technology is Redefining Warehouse Inventory Logistics
November 11, 2020 09:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Ian Smith, CEO at Ware, to talk about how drone technology is revolutionizing warehouse inventory operations. Ian shares how the market is adapting to drone technology and how companies are using drones to solve complex problems and increase productivity. This interesting conversation includes: The need for drone technology and the difference Ware makes in the industry (1:30) What does the drone market look like today? (4:42) The cost of Ware...
07: Automation in the Conveyor Industry with Jeff Berken of Berken Solutions
November 06, 2020 13:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Jeff Berken, Founder and President of Berken Solutions to talk about the importance of automation in the conveyor industry. They also talked about how COVID has highlighted the further need for automation and how businesses are combatting the changes to the industry. Topics in this conversation include: How Berken got started and the specifics of the conveyor industry (1:38) Ideal clientele and the need for conveyor technology (5:30) Deployi...
06: Econometrics and Execution with Paul Hermsen of Inther Group
October 21, 2020 13:05 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Paul Hermsen, Co-Founder and Owner of Inther Group, to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of automation systems. They also discuss the use of AI and the ways it impacts the labor market, business, and consumers. This wide-ranging conversation discusses: The background of starting Inther Group (2:13) The landscape of the system integrated market and trends in the industry (3:52) Change of consumers and businesses in light of the COVID crisi...
05: Using Data Technology to Highlight Inefficiencies and Drive Growth with Alex Wakefield of Longbow Advantage
October 14, 2020 08:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Alex Wakefield, CEO of Longbow Advantage, to discuss how data-driven technology can improve efficiency while cutting costs for companies. Alex points out that companies can save time and money simply by highlighting the inefficiencies of their data systems to allow for growth. This wide-ranging conversation includes topics such as: Longbow’s mission of customer focus (2:42) What does Longbow automate in the supply chain and how they differenti...
04: How Automation is Benefitting the Consumer Today with Cameron Geiger of TriMark USA
October 07, 2020 12:47 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Tee Ganbold sits down with Cameron Geiger, Chief Supply Chain Officer of TriMark USA and former SVP of supply chain at Walmart, to discuss the impacts of the COVID crisis on the restaurant supply chain. They also discuss how automation is allowing companies to innovate and adapt and what the future holds for the industry. This wide-ranging conversation includes topics such as: Cameron’s background and experience in the supply chain (1:48) Cameron’s learnings from Handli...
03: Discussing the Future of Robotics and Micro-Fulfillment with Mike Hutch of Tompkins Robotics
September 30, 2020 14:31 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Mike Futch, President of Tompkins Robotics to talk about his vast experience in the world of industrial robotics and discuss the t-Sort Robot series. We also talk about micro-fulfillment, how robotics affects the labor force in different markets, and what’s next for the industry. This wide-ranging conversation includes topics such as: The start of Tompkins Robotics (3:19) Discussion about the t-Sort Robot Series and how it can be implemented (5:58) Focus...
02: Jerome Dubois on Getting Acquired by Shopify and Automating Fulfillment via Robotics
September 15, 2020 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Jerome Dubois is Co-CEO at 6 River Systems. Jerome shares his experience working with Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) and describes his journey and vision for building 6 River Systems. How the team designed a robotic called “Chuck” to act a drop-in solution for fulfillment (2:01) Why Shopify acquired 6 River & the universal problem they’re solving together (6:14) The specifications and features that make “Chuck” unique (8:00) How 6 River Systems makes ...
01: Wolfgang Lehmacher on Automation in Light of COVID and the New Normal
September 08, 2020 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Tee sits down with Wolfgang Lehmacher, Member of the Board of Directors of Liberatrade, Hong Kong. Wolfgang shares his decades worth of experience across the Supply Chain industry, how COVID is shifting the focus of the supply chain industry, and what he expects to be accepted as the new normal moving forward. Major economies driving a greater need for automation during the COVID era (3:26) Tax incentives for capital investments in automation (5:54) Balancing the spread ...
00: Welcome to Automating the Chain
September 01, 2020 19:49 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBAutomating The Chain has been engineered to support and educate executives as they explore the potential of industrial automation within their organizations. Together we’ll do this by discussing the latest news events, doing deep dives into relevant business case studies, and inviting key speakers from the industrial automation community who are serving as the technical leaders in an organization right now. Automating The Chain (or ATC for short) is the communication bridge that will sp...