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The Manufacturing Executive

Joe Sullivan
On-Demand Labor Planning
Sustainability
Manufacturing
Flexible Workforce
Operational Efficiency
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Manufacturing Workforce
Labor Market
Manufacturing Workforce Management
Automation
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Automation In Manufacturing
Supply Chain Disruption
Customer Experience
Youth Outreach
Manufacturing Industry
Digital Transformation
Product Configurators
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing Innovation

On The Manufacturing Executive podcast, we’ll explore the strategies and experiences that are driving midsized manufacturers forward. You’ll hear conversations with passionate manufacturing leaders who have compelling stories to share about their successes and struggles. You’ll also hear interviews with B2B Sales and Marketing experts about what’s working on the business development front and how ... more

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A widening gap exists between industrial robot deployment in the US and China, even as American manufacturers grapple with rising labor costs and persistent worker shortages. So why does the adoption of domestic manufacturing automation adoption lag ... more

Today's guest, entrepreneur, speaker, and product leader Radhika Dutt, will challenge a core business belief that many of us have probably held for years – that traditional goal-setting frameworks like OKRs, KPIs, or SMART goals, are the surest path ... more

Imagine a factory floor where specialized AI agents tackle real manufacturing roles – from inventory planning to quality inspection, each with their own set of tasks and responsibilities. Today, CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance, Karan Talati, wi... more

In today’s conversation, you'll hear from CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Pete Connolly. Pete has spent over 40 years navigating the manufacturing landscape – from running divisions at a global defense company to leading a stat... more

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Radhika Dutt
Author of Radical Product Thinking, entrepreneur, speaker, and product leader
Episode: Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings: Smarter Problem Solving for Complex Manufacturing w/ Radhika Dutt
Karan Talati
CEO and co-founder of First Resonance
First Resonance
Episode: AI Agents and Humans: The Future of Factory Teams w/ Karan Talati
Pete Connolly
CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program
Episode: MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Mac Products
A New Jersey-based company involved in electrical services and utilities
Episode: MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Aaron Moncur
Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering and host of the Being an Engineer podcast.
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Episode: How Soft Skills Drive High-Impact Engineering Teams w/ Aaron Moncur
Kendra DeKeyrel
Vice President, Asset Lifecycle Management Products and Engineering at IBM with over 25 years of experience specializing in enterprise software product management.
IBM
Episode: Agentic AI and the Future of Asset Lifecycle Management w/ Kendra DeKeyrel
John Loyack
Vice President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System
North Carolina Community College System
Episode: Workforce as Critical Infrastructure: Following North Carolina's Model w/ John Loyack
Mike Wynn
Vice President at Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, focusing on consulting for manufacturing purchasing teams
Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Episode: Rapid Reshoring: Building a Reliable North American Supply Chain w/ Mike Wynn
Mark Reich
Has over 23 years of experience with Toyota and is a senior coach at Lean Enterprise Institute.
Lean Enterprise Institute
Episode: Lessons from Toyota: Building Aligned Manufacturing Organizations w/ Mark Reich

Host

Joe Sullivan
Host of a podcast focusing on strategies to drive midsized manufacturers forward and interviewing experts in B2B sales and marketing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • You Lost Me

    The John Gardner lost me. I was initially like, “I got to read this guy’s book” and ended up (rather quickly) at “This guy is really biased”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I most certainly do!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Manufacturing leaders about leading manufacturing

    If you’re a manufacturing business leader, this show needs to be in your podcast rotation. Lots of relevant topics and guests - mostly people like you, sharing their experience. Joe Sullivan is engaging and delivers a well-curated topic and guest list.

    Give this show a listen - you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteSteg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Go-to podcast for manufacturers

    Informative and actionable content. Must listen for manufacturers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kris Harrington
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must For US Manufacturing Leaders

    Joe and his team do a great job of surfacing interesting, informative and helpful interviews with impactful business leaders and business models. As fast as things are changing right now, manufacturing leaders need podcasts like the Manufacturing Executive to cut through the clutter and keep up with what matters most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawn Fitz
    United States2 years ago
  • Go ahead and hit subscribe!

    If you’re a leader or decision maker in the manufacturing space, do yourself a favor and subscribe.

    Joe does an incredible job interviewing industry titans and there is always something to take away from each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyKWinch
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights a strong connection to current industry challenges and innovations in manufacturing.
The show is recommended as a must-listen for manufacturing executives looking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Listeners praise the engaging format and valuable insights from industry leaders and experts.
The content is seen as essential for anyone involved in manufacturing, emphasizing actionable advice.
Many express appreciation for the host's ability to facilitate meaningful discussions on relevant topics.

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Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings: Smarter Problem Solving for Complex Manufacturing w/ Radhika Dutt
Q: How can manufacturing leaders start shifting to an OHL mindset?
Leaders can implement the OHL framework in their initiatives and model the process of evaluating performance based on how well things worked, what they learned, and what they'll try next.
Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings: Smarter Problem Solving for Complex Manufacturing w/ Radhika Dutt
Q: What is the alternative approach you suggest to traditional goal-setting frameworks?
Radhika suggests using objectives, hypotheses, and learnings (OHLs) to frame challenges as puzzles to be solved rather than focusing solely on conventional goals and targets.
MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Q: What are some of the biggest challenges right now that you see manufacturers, small and mid-sized, especially facing?
Major challenges include tariffs, workforce development due to retiring baby boomers, and red tape in New Jersey, along with transportation issues in South Jersey.
MEP Impact: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Training, Partnerships and Advocacy w/ Pete Connolly
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of what the Manufacturing Extension Partnership or MEP network is all about?
The MEP network is a program that provides training and consulting to small and medium businesses to help them become more efficient and profitable, ensuring they stay in business within their states.
Rapid Reshoring: Building a Reliable North American Supply Chain w/ Mike Wynn
Q: Can you talk a little bit more in depth about what that supplier vetting process entails?
It starts with identifying supplier attributes that are important to the company, followed by interviews to see how suppliers compare against an ideal profile.

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Focused on the intersection of manufacturing and business strategy, the content features deep discussions with manufacturing leaders and B2B sales and marketing experts. Common themes include strategies for growth, innovation in manufacturing, challenges faced by midsized manufacturers, and actionable insights in industrial marketing and lead generation. The host facilitates conversations that highlight not only the successes and setbacks of guests but also explore current trends and technologies shaping the industry. This blend of personal storytelling and practical advice is likely appealing to key decision-makers in the manufacturing sector seeking to navigate challenges and drive their organizations forward.

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Recent guests on The Manufacturing Executive include:

1. Radhika Dutt
2. Karan Talati
3. Pete Connolly
4. Mac Products
5. Aaron Moncur
6. Kendra DeKeyrel
7. John Loyack
8. Mike Wynn

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