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Welcome to Enabling Automation! The fourth episode of season 5 is "From Classroom to Career: featuring Women in Skilled Trades​". Join our season 5 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, and special guests Harley Shea and Soveigh Brasseur. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 00:40 – What first attracted you to skilled trades, and how did you end up pursuing the path you’re in today? 01:59 – When did this type of work first spark your interest, and how did you translate that into a career path? 03:09 – As an apprentice, what’s been the biggest adjustment from learning in a classroom to learning in a workplace? 04:11 – What would you tell your younger self about the realities of the workplace? 05:29 – What would you tell your younger self about starting out in the workplace? 06:30 – How do you gain experience when employers are looking for experience? 07:42 – What helped you stand out in your role? 09:23 – What was your experience like finding your first role? 11:32 – How important are grades and technical training compared to networking and relationships? 14:13 – What role have mentors played in your career so far? 15:45 – How have mentors supported your career so far? 17:14 – Recognition, encouragement, and being nominated for an award 18:36 – What was the award nomination for? 19:22 – What has your journey through different industries and apprenticeships looked like? 22:20 – How have you built confidence as you grow in your role? 27:07 – What advice would you give someone considering a career in the trades? 28:36 – How can students explore whether skilled trades are right for them? 30:36 – Final thoughts 30:57 – Closing #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The third episode of season 5 is "Smarter Robots, Better Automation​". Join our season 5 host for this episode, Ben Hope, and special guest Nathan Snider, Applications Engineer with ATS Life Sciences Systems. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcasts Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 00:30 – Meet Nathan Snider: A look at his role as an ATS Applications Engineer and his experience with medical device assembly, life sciences, and automation projects. 01:07 – Why is assembly still one of the hardest things to automate? 01:52 – What can people do instinctively in assembly processes that robots still struggle to replicate? 02:31 – What types of assembly applications look simple but become surprisingly difficult to automate? 03:13 – Where does the complexity in assembly automation usually come from: the robot, the process, the product, or the surrounding system? 03:50 – What can manufacturers automate today that would have been difficult or impossible ten years ago? 04:20 – Is the robot still the most innovative part of an automation system? 05:23 – Has the focus shifted from repeatability to adaptability in modern automation? 06:20 – Is it better to engineer variability out of a process or teach robots to adapt? 06:49 – What was the biggest innovation behind collaborative robotics? 07:38 – Did collaborative robots change automation more through usability and deployment than through human-robot collaboration? 08:40 – When do collaborative robots make sense, and when are traditional robotic systems a better fit? 09:14 – Where does the engineering effort really go when commissioning an automation system? 09:58 – Why are customer requirements, communication, and alignment so critical to project success? 10:33 – How much of an automation system’s cost is actually tied to robotics and tooling? 11:09 – What are some of the biggest integration challenges automation teams face today? 11:41 – Why aren’t automation systems easier to build despite advances in technology? 12:35 – How can automation companies improve the way automation is deployed? 13:05 – How do standard platforms, reusable assets, and proven technologies help teams deliver automation faster? 13:54 – What parts of an automation system are the best candidates for standardization? 14:52 – Can you standardize the way automation teams solve applications and engineering challenges? 15:14 – Why isn’t platform adoption more common across...

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The second episode of season 5 is another Careers in Focus highlight "From Controls Engineer to Product Leader ​". Join our season 5 host for this episode, Ben Hope, and special guest Javan Taylor, Staff Specialist - Technical Sales Support for SuperTrak CONVEYANCE. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcasts Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 - Introduction 00:53 - Joining ATS in 1995 01:55 - What ATS was like in the early days 02:58 - Starting as a Controls Engineer 04:50 - Discovering the power of standardization 08:03 - The early days of SuperTrak 09:18 - Solving the challenges of a new technology 11:56 - When SuperTrak almost seemed impossible 13:03 - The moment SuperTrak proved it could work 14:11 - From software development to product management 16:18 - The difference between engineering and product thinking 17:26 - What separates a successful project from a successful product 18:30 - Commercialization and learning to listen to customers 18:52 - Moving into technical sales 20:00 - Why listening matters more than technical expertise 21:13 - How automation has changed over 30 years 21:33 - How experience becomes perspective 22:42 - Mistakes the industry continues to repeat 23:15 - When to push an idea—and when to let it go 23:55 - How risk changes throughout your career 24:40 - What younger engineers tend to underestimate 25:02 - What experienced engineers can learn from younger engineers 25:31 - One company, many careers 26:28 - Advice for the next generation of engineers 26:49 - Closing reflections #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The first episode of season 5 is "ATS Spotlight: SuperTrak 30th Anniversary ​". Join our season 5 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses the SuperTrak anniversary, a story to inspire the next generation of innovators. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 00:32 – The importance of conveyance 01:31 – Lesson #1 01:48 – The start of SuperTrak 02:52 – SuperTrak team members highlight 05:13 – Cycle timing and shuttle performance 06:16 – The first version of TrakMaster 06:48 – First systems launched 07:29 – Static brush 08:11 – Lesson #2 08:17 – Lesson #3 08:25 – Gen 2 09:03 – Gen 3 13:38 – Lesson #4 14:19 – Thank you & Closing #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The tenth episode of season 4 is "Working with Partners​". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses the SuperTrak CONVEYANCE™ and Siemens partnership with special guest, Christian Gehrhardt, Head of Business Development - Robotics and Flexible Conveyance Solutions (FCS) for Production Machines at Siemens. Read the press release about the partnership here: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-supertrak-conveyancetm-partner-expand-smart-conveyance-offering Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 01:30 – Why are partnerships becoming more important in manufacturing today compared to the past? 03:04 – Do you think these kinds of partnerships help machine builders reduce risk when adopting new technologies? 03:50 – Do you think these partnerships will allow companies to stay focused on what they do best while still delivering complete machine solutions? 05:29 – From Siemens’ perspective, what made SuperTrak a strong fit for deeper integration into Simens automation environment? 06:13 – When we look at machine builders and when we talk about integration and real integration, what does that mean in practical terms from their perspective? Is it engineering, commissioning, long-term support? What is it and how does this partnership help? 09:05 – From the machine builder’s point of view, what kinds of everyday challenges does this kind of integration help remove? 09:57 – How does a company know when partnering makes more sense than trying to build something internally? 11:01 – What kind of misalignment causes partnerships to struggle or fail? 12:49 – How important is it that both partners are hearing the same feedback from machine builders and end users? 13:46 – What must happen behind the scenes for partnerships to work, day to day? 16:25 – How does this help with joint problem solving and helping the customers? 16:43 – How do partnerships help companies reach machine builders and markets they might not reach on their own? 18:13 – Is there an influence on how machine builders are picking the kinds of technologies that they’re going to use it in kind of long-term thinking? 19:32 – Does this help innovation happen more easily? 21:56 – How will partnerships evolve? 23:22 – What advice would you give a mac...

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The nineth episode of season 4 is "Leading Through Transformation – An Executive Perspective on AI, Automation, and Purposeful Change". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, as she discusses with special guests, Steve Emery and Miroslav Kafedzhiev. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/leading-through-transformation/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 01:14 – Do you agree or disagree that achieving an AI transformation that is successful is more about strategic leadership than just implementing new technologies? 02:30 – What does the focus need to be to keep everyone in tune with the right goals and outcomes? 03:14 – Is it more about leadership than just the technology? 04:16 – What do you think leaders need to do to make change feel more purposeful rather than disruptive? 05:06 – What did you have to learn or unlearn as a leader when AI entered the picture? 06:40 – Were there any hard truths you had to acknowledge? 07:23 – Has your leadership style evolving to enable AI transformations? 09:08 – Any wrong turns along the way that taught you more about leading through uncertainty? 10:13 – How do you manage the tension between moving through an AI transformation quickly while still considering good governance and responsibility? 13:33 – When trust in AI is fragile, what does leadership need to do differ...

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The eighth episode of season 4 is "Careers in Focus". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s Lifetime Achievement Award with special guest, Steve Wardell. Read the article here: https://www.automationmag.com/a-vision-for-automation/ Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/careers-in-focus/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 00:52 – What went through your mind when you first learned you were receiving a lifetime achievement award? 01:22 – Do you feel “a vision for automation” captures your journey? 03:15 – What were the critical turning points that changed the direction of your career? 05:20 – Where is automation heading? 07:45 – Where are there gaps between was is possible and what is implemented? 10:23 – What did the article get right about your philosophy? Is there anything to add or clarify? 12:44 – How has the role of data changes in manufacturing? 14:51 – Where do you see the value in AI? Where is it overhyped? 17:45 – What’s the smartest first step for companies looking to start their modernization journey? 19:47 – What have you learned about change mindset? 21:25 – How can companies bridge the tension between OT and IT? 24:37 – What advice do you have for young engineers and leaders entering the field today? 26:02 – What developments in automation over the next 5 to 10 years excite you the most? 29:08 – Is there a technology or idea that’s underrated right now? 31:20 – Final thoughts 32:04 – Closing #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The seventh episode of season 4 is "Upskilling for an Automated Future – Preparing People, Not Replacing Them". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, as she discusses with special guests, Simon Roberts and Kamila Schmitt. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/upskilling-for-an-automated-future/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 01:21 – Where is AI reshaping career paths? 04:15 – Are there specific tasks that are being transformed? 05:26 – Is there already a shift from more technical jobs to analytical ones? 07:37 – What are the skills that are going to matter most in an automated future? 08:56 – How do we help develop those skills inside of an organization? 13:49 – Learning from others and building reskilling programs 17:17 – How will junior employees learn? 22:04 – How to address fears about job displacement or skill obsolescence

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The sixth episode of season 4 is "The Business of Automation: Building Trust, Value, and Growth". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses with special guest, Eugen Goidenko. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/the... Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 01:34 – What is the mood of the market currently? 04:51 – What is driving automation investment? 07:05 – What separates companies that continue to invest from those that pull back? 09:12 – How does the automation world’s structure impact how business gets done? 11:23 – Are we seeing more collaboration across the value chain? 13:52 – How are customer expectations changing? 15:21 – What works in the automation sales industry?

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The fifth episode of season 4 is "The Role of IoT and Data in Automation: Enabling Smarter and More Connected Systems". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses with special guest, Spandan Kale. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/the-role-of-iot-and-data-in-automation/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 02:05 – What excited you about IOT? 03:15 – Evolution of Industry 4.0 and IoT since 2012 04:35 – Where have we seen the biggest progress and where has been the biggest pitfalls for IoT? 05:38 – Key benefits of IoT 06:27 – Democratizing data and empowering operations 06:47 – Real-world example of IoT creating value 08:28 – Is IoT more critical these days? 10:20 – Biggest barriers to IoT adoption 12:12 – How should organizations overcome problems? 13:42 – Retrofitting legacy equipment for data access 15:00 – Misconceptions about IoT 16:53 – Where do you see IoT and AI converging? 18:00 – How is AI affecting IoT these days? 18:54 – What does truly data driven automation look like by 2030? 21:12 – Key takeaways 21:57 – Where can listeners go to learn more? 22:55 – Closing #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The fourth episode of season 4 is "AI and Accountability – Navigating Legal Risk and Governance in AI and Automated Systems". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, as she discusses with special guests, Gord Raman and Christopher Green. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/ai-and-accountability/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps 00:04 – Introduction 01:02 – What is the difference between governance and accountability in the context of an AI system? 01:54 – Define AI in Automation 02:46 – Why is accountability, governance and ethical issues top priority when it comes to AI? 05:24 – How involved should Boards be in shaping AI strategy and risk governance? 07:24 – What governance structures are in the market currently? 08:43 – What roles does leadership play in setting the tone for responsible innovation and what does ethical culture mean in an AI context? 11:07 – Does AI governance look different in Europe vs North America? 12:42 – When AI is involved in making or influencing decision, what from a legal perspective can go wrong? 18:08 – What can companies do to proactively manage the legal risk from the AI driven systems? 21:25 – The evolving role of legal in automation in AI and strategy 24:57 – Success story or cautionary tale of using AI 28:38 – Top 2 to 3 things that every company should be doing right now to strengthen their AI governance and risk mitigation strategies? 30:23 – Closing #enablingautomation #automation #podcast

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The third episode of season 4 is "Foundations of Responsible and Ethical Automation – What Every Leader Needs to Know". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, as she discusses with special guest, Sheila FitzPatrick. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/resources/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.   Timestamps  00:04 – Introduction 01:05 – What is responsible AI and why is it important? 02:14 – Global Council for Responsible AI – what is it and how does it help? 04:00 – What is driving the urgency for global standardization? 05:40 – Do too many rules discourage innovation? 07:40 – Is compliance enough when it comes to AI? 09:19 – Guiding principles for building ethical AI strategy 10:31 – Non-tech leaders impact on responsible AI 13:06 – Ethical dilemmas when using AI 16:44 – Human oversight in AI use 20:16 – How does culture impact responsible AI? 23:25 – How to companies handle situations when things go wrong 25:08 – How do companies manage AI on a global scale? 27:02 – Who is implementing ethical AI correctly? 28:10 – Final thoughts 29:49 – Closing Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction(00:01:05) - What is responsible AI and why is it important?(00:02:14) - Global Council for Responsible AI – what is it and how does it help?(00:04:00) - What is driving the urgency for global standardization?(00:05:40) - Do too many rules discourage innovation?(00:07:40) - Is compliance enough when it comes to AI?(00:09:19) - Guiding principles for building ethical AI strategy(00:10:31) - Non-tech leaders impact on responsible AI(00:13:06) - Ethical dilemmas when using AI(00:16:44) - Human oversight in AI use(00:20:16) - How does culture impact responsible AI?(00:23:25) - How to companies handle situations when things go wrong(00:25:08) - How do companies manage AI on a global scale?(00:27:02) - Who is implementing ethical AI correctly?(00:28:10) - Final thoughts(00:29:49) - Closing

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The second episode of season 4 is "Consulting Meets Automation". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses with special guest, Johannes Schweizer. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/consulting-meets-automation/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.   Timestamps   00:04 – Introduction 02:05 – About the rebrand from Process Automation Solutions to Orise 03:00 – What does the role of consultation typically look like and what is its impact? 04:20 – What is the right time to bring in a consultant? 05:40 – How crucial is customer engagement when a consultant is brought in? 07:17 – How do you approach defining requirements and keeping scope under control? 08:58 – Project management approach explanations 09:58 – How do help customers set up for success? 12:13 – How does ATS leverage consultation to deliver value? 13:30 – What characteristics should you look for when choosing a consultant? 14:26 – Final thoughts 15:26 – Closing   Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction(00:02:05) - About the rebrand from Process Automation Solutions to Orise(00:03:00) - What does the role of consultation typically look like and what is its impact?(00:04:20) - What is the right time to bring in a consultant?(00:05:40) - How crucial is customer engagement when a consultant is brought in?(00:07:17) - How do you approach defining requirements and keeping scope under control?(00:08:58) - Project management approach explanations(00:09:58) - How do help customers set up for success?(00:12:13) - How does ATS leverage consultation to deliver value?(00:13:30) - What characteristics should you look for when choosing a consultant?(00:14:26) - Final thoughts(00:15:26) - Closing

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The first episode of season 4 is "The Future of AI in Automation". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses with special guest, Stan Kleinikkink. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/the-future-of-ai-in-automation/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.   00:04 – Introduction 01:57 – Why is innovation important to ATS? 03:54 – What is AI in the context of Industrial Automation? 05:20 – How does AI impact traditional technologies? 06:44 – What areas of the automation life cycle are ready for AI? 09:05 – Data driven decisions and the impact on other areas of business 10:16 – How do you ensure data quality? 13:06 – Outliers in data and validating data 15:50 – Common challenges when implementing AI and avoiding pitfalls and pilot purgatory 20:02 – What role does culture play when trying to implement AI into the workplace? 22:15 – What are the biggest opportunities for AI in the industrial automation industry over the next 3 to 5 years? 24:12 – Final thoughts 25:10 – Closing Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction(00:01:57) - Why is innovation important to ATS?(00:03:54) - What is AI in the context of Industrial Automation?(00:05:20) - How does AI impact traditional technologies?(00:06:44) - What areas of the automation life cycle are ready for AI?(00:09:05) - Data driven decisions and the impact on other areas of business(00:10:16) - How do you ensure data quality?(00:13:06) - Outliers in data and validating data(00:15:50) - Common challenges when implementing AI and avoiding pitfalls and pilot purgatory(00:20:02) - What role does culture play when trying to implement AI into the workplace?(00:22:15) - What are the biggest opportunities for AI in the industrial automation industry over the next 3 to 5 years?(00:24:12) - Final thoughts(00:25:10) - Closing

Welcome to Enabling Automation! The tenth episode of season 3 is "Supply chain collaboration, procurement, and sourcing". Join our season 3 host, Simon Drexler, as he discusses with special guest, Michelle Evans. Listen to all episodes on the following platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWIpi4Ph4CNWtqn8TILMZ?si=e2ca02387b554f20 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enabling-automation/id1703651289 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-enabling-automation-327022512/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/enabling-automation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atscorporation/podcasts  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/supply-chain-collaboration-procurement-and-sourcing/  Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Timestamps   00:04 – Introduction 01:42 – How do you view supply chains role in enabling automation? 02:56 – Example of good collaboration of supply chain bringing automation to life 04:13 – How to find the right supplier? 05:24 – Where is the best place to find emerging technologies to help companies grow? 06:36 – Innovation in supply chain 08:51 – Building trust across the partnership 10:00 – Learning from partners and suppliers 11:10 – Reduction of supply chain risk 13:12 – Collaborating and your intellectual property 15:18 – Adaptability to changing markets 17:00 – Supply Chain considerations with business strategies 18:52 – Defining an ideal partnership 21:19 – What to expect out of a supplier collaboration 23:23 – Advice for aspiring supply chain professionals 24:40 – Advice to those who can’t dual source 26:52 – Closing   #enablingautomation #automation #podcast Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction(00:01:42) - How do you view supply chains role in enabling automation?(00:02:56) - Example of good collaboration of supply chain bringing automation to life(00:04:13) - How to find the right supplier?(00:05:24) - Where is the best place to find emerging technologies to help companies grow?(00:06:36) - Innovation in supply chain(00:08:51) - Building trust across the partnership(00:10:00) - Learning from partners and suppliers(00:11:10) - Reduction of supply chain risk(00:13:12) - Collaborating and your intellectual property(00:15:18) - Adaptability to changing markets(00:17:00) - Supply Chain considerations with business strategies(00:18:52) - Defining an ideal partnership(00:21:19) - What to expect out of a supplier collaboration(00:23:23) - Advice for aspiring supply chain professionals(00:24:40) - Advice to those who can’t dual source(00:26:52) - Closing