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Connected Shopfloor

proGrow
Artificial Intelligence
Progrow
AI In Manufacturing
Automotive Industry
OEE
Industrial Digital Transformation
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Lean Manufacturing
Internet Of Things
Textile Industry
Change Management
AM Furniture Group
ERP Systems
Supply Chain
Industry 4.0
Digitalization
Digital Twin
Digital Transformation
Adalberto
Peru

The Connected Shopfloor, powered by proGrow, explores topics such as the evolution of industry, digital transformation and innovation on the shop floor. The goal is simple: to connect factories, share knowledge and inspire change across the industrial sector.

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Nuno Silva joins us on the Connected Shopfloor podcast to break down the strategies behind managing a global industrial group with seven distinct business units. He explains why management principles are universal and why technical expertise matters ... more

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In this episode of the Connected Shopfloor Podcast, we welcome Robert Moak, a veteran who truly understands the meaning of "command and control" in both a literal and industrial sense. Bob spent 22 years in the US Navy before transitioning into the t... more

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In this episode, Marco Tschan sits down with Júlio Leite, Operations Manager at WEDRONE, a company that is redefining the intersection of tradition and innovation. Established in 2020 as an R&D powerhouse, WEDRONE made waves in 2022 by acquiring a le... more

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After 30 years as a high-level executive for global giants like Unilever, Barry Callebaut, and Bunge, Maurizio decided to take a leap of faith during a global pandemic. In this episode, we dive deep into his decision to acquire Alojas, a potato starc... more

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Recent Guests

Nuno Silva
Executive with over 12 years on the RIT Group board and VP at Cefamol, overseeing multiple units including high-precision metals and ceramic lasers
RIT Group; Cefamol
Episode: The Universal Language of Management with Nuno Silva | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Bob Moak
Senior Project Manager, Ifeso Management Consultants
Ifeso Management Consultants
Episode: From the US Navy to the Shopfloor with Robert Moak | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Julio Leite
Operations Manager at Wedrone
Wedrone
Episode: The High Cost of Low Quality with Júlio Leite | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Maurizio Decio
CEO at Alojas, former food scientist and executive with experience at Unilever, Barry Callebaut, and Bunge
Alojas
Episode: Controlling the Source, Owning the Market with Maurizio Decio | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Mike Lane
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expert
Episode: A Day in the Life of a Consultant with Mike Lane | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Miguel Félix
Production Director at Prenso-Metal
Prenso-Metal
Episode: AI, Your New Factory Teammate with Miguel Félix | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Masha Vis-Mertens
Chief Human Resources Officer at Corbion
Corbion
Episode: The Human Ingredient in the Food Industry with Masha Vis-Mertens | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Luis Moreno
Plant manager at Megapack in Peru
Megapack Peru
Episode: Bridging the Atlantic Shopfloor with Luis Moreno | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Rui Cernadas
CEO of Adalberto
Adalberto
Episode: Who will win the textile race? With Rui Cernadas | Connected Shopfloor Podcast

Hosts

Marco Chan
Host of The Connected Shopfloor
Marco Tschan
Host of Connected Shopfloor, Host of The Connected Shopfloor

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Is the Furniture Industry Ready for the Future? With Margarida Silva | Connected Shopfloor Podcast S2
Q: What challenges do they face with workforce and culture?
The hardest part is changing mindsets in a long-tenured workforce, particularly in a family-owned setting, requiring ongoing training, involvement, and careful succession planning to sustain growth while keeping people engaged and valued.
Is the Furniture Industry Ready for the Future? With Margarida Silva | Connected Shopfloor Podcast S2
Q: How does AM Furniture view AI and automation in the factory?
AI and automation are seen as positive, tool-based enhancements to reduce human error and improve quality control, with current use in sales, design, and finance, and planned expansion into production software and automated finishing lines to boost efficiency for large-scale projects.
Is the Furniture Industry Ready for the Future? With Margarida Silva | Connected Shopfloor Podcast S2
Q: What has been Margarida Silva's approach to balancing heritage with modernization?
She emphasizes maintaining the brand's DNA and timeless design while progressively reinforcing technical and purchasing capabilities, investing in Kaizen, certifications, and a planned consultancy to optimize layouts, machinery, and processes, all aimed at higher efficiency without losing the artisanal core.
The Human Ingredient in the Food Industry with Masha Vis-Mertens | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Q: What is the one very human old-school skill you would tell young talent not to outsource to technology?
One-on-one human interaction and genuine understanding of what others need, wants, and strive for cannot be replaced by machines and should be prioritized.
The Human Ingredient in the Food Industry with Masha Vis-Mertens | Connected Shopfloor Podcast
Q: If you went back to talk to yourself in 2003, what would you tell her?
Seize opportunities, don't overthink plans, and dare to explore; remain curious and go with the flow when opportunities arise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Connected Shopfloor

What is Connected Shopfloor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, data-driven manufacturing and digital transformation on the shop floor, featuring practitioners, operators, and leaders who implement real-world improvements. Episodes frequently explore topics like OEE, AI and IoT adoption, lean and change management, visual management, and how to balance technology with human skills. Across interviews, guests share concrete case studies—from automating quality inspections to implementing AI dashboards and real-time decision support—often tied to tangible outcomes such as downtime reduction, quality costs, and productivity gains. A notable strength is its emphasis on cross-functional perspectives (operations, maintenance, engineering, HR) and global manufacturing contexts, i... more

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