https://blogs.cisco.com/manufacturing/episode-9-ensuring-business-value-from-your-industry-4-0-investments Discover how to directly align business value to new and evolving technology investments Implement Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve daily workflows and processes Learn how to direct your resources on what matters most for driving productivity Guest Speaker: Carlos Rojas, Global Manufacturing Lead at Cisco ..read more

Visit our website > Link to blog episode > This special feature episode is recorded live from the 2019 Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago, Illinois!! Cisco's participation in this event every year brings thousands of industry experts to the show floor for a week filled with engaging sessions, on-site demos, and more!  In this episode, we'll share key highlights from the event including:  Excerpts from Cisco's recording with Rockwell Automation in the #RokLive media booth An exclusive interview with Rockwell's Director of Global Partnering, Carol Shumate discussing the value ..read more

When it comes to attracting new talent and retaining tribal knowledge within your organization, the hardest part can simply be figuring out where to start. In this episode, we'll learn Key questions to ask yourself when looking to build a long term strategy Understand how your customer directly benefits from your business's ability to successfully engage your entire workforce Understand what is a digital systems integrator and how can they help? Learn how to be the catalyst for starting this conversation within your organization ..read more

Read this episode's blog > Visit our website > What if, remotely.... ...Operators could run tools, technicians could monitor and maintain equipment, and supervisors and foreman could manage workflow and safety conditions? In this episode we will explain how connected and mobile technologies enable manufacturing companies to: Increase worker productivity – use mobile devices to give workers instructions, notifications, and information at the place of work Reduce response and repair times – monitor equipment remotely to shift from preventive to predictive maintenance as well as remotel ..read more

As the COVID crisis begins to wane, we face a new collective challenge: climate change. What does a sustainable manufacturing industry look like? What does the Paris Climate Accord mean in terms of new regulations? Can manufacturers ever truly get to net zero? Join Steve Gansen and me as we discuss these questions and more in this deep dive on all things manufacturing and sustainability.  ..read more

The end (of COVID) is upon us. As the vaccine rollout continues, Reid Paquin of IDC and I discuss COVID-19's effects a year on from its discovery and the new normal we now find ourselves in ..read more

Manufacturing facilities have never been more vulnerable to security breaches. As cyber attacks continue to rise, find out how you can be one step ahead with Work Cell Security. Interested in learning more? Read Dave's blog ..read more

Manufacturing Leaders is back! A lot has changed since our last episode aired in March. As we re-launch the podcast, hear our take on the impacts of COVID-19, industry trends, and what’s next for manufacturing. Interested in learning more? Read Wes' blog ..read more

Welcome back! What better way to kick off the new year than to chat about what's trending in the industry? Listen to this first episode on 2021 manufacturing trends, where we outline our topics of focus in this (mini) series, including sustainability, data management and visibility, automation, and security. To read the blog, written by special guest Carlos Rojas, go here ..read more

In this special edition episode, join Cisco and Rockwell Automation as we discuss our critical partnership during the Rockwell Automation Fair at Home 2020. Hear from Johannes zu Eltz, VP of Market Access at Rockwell Automation, and Steve Gansen, a Manufacturing Sales Lead for the Americas at Cisco. To read the blog, written by the host, Mara Fowler, go here ..read more