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The Manufacturing Executive

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

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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In today's conversation, Co-Founder & CEO at Seurat Technologies, James DeMuth, will share how a different approach metal additive manufacturing can radically increase throughput, disrupt industry economics and reshape supply chains. He’ll offer his ... more

So many manufacturers find themselves stuck in break-fix mode, constantly reacting to machine maintenance problems instead of staying ahead of them. If this sounds familiar, what's it costing your business, your team and your ability to plan for the ... more

Imagine robots moving freely alongside your team, navigating unpredictable spaces and handling tasks once reserved only for people. In this conversation, Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich of Brain Corp pull back the curtain on the role autonomous mobil... more

Manufacturers everywhere are doubling down on data centers and AI infrastructure, fueling a surge in investment that has many asking: are we living in a bubble, or is this the start of long-term, transformative growth? In today’s conversation, CFO an... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Ross
Chief Marketing Officer at Limble
Limble
Episode: Getting Out of Break-Fix Mode: Using Maintenance Data for Better Manufacturing Decisions w/ Paul Ross
Krystal Mattich
Senior Director of Security, Privacy and Risk at Brain Corp
Brain Corp
Episode: AMRs in Manufacturing Environments: Safety, Data Security and Other Considerations w/ Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich
Shari Brown
Senior Director of Operations and Product Safety at Brain Corp
Brain Corp
Episode: AMRs in Manufacturing Environments: Safety, Data Security and Other Considerations w/ Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich
Wasif Khan
CFO and co-founder of ViaFoton, technology-driven fiber-optics provider
ViaFoton
Episode: Surging AI and Data Center CapEx: Are We on the Verge of a Bubble? w/ Wasif Khan
Ian Burns
President of Applied Control Engineering, automation and design expert
Applied Control Engineering
Episode: From Paper and Spreadsheets to Connected Data: Making the Digital Leap w/ Ian Burns
Ken Macken
CEO and founder of Workr Labs
Workr Labs
Episode: Solving Labor Challenges the Simpler Way: A Fresh Look at Robotics w/ Ken Macken
Justin Baucum
Leads expansion for the United States at Isembard, a software-first advanced manufacturing company.
Isembard
Episode: Systematizing Machine Shops to Strengthen National Security w/ Justin Baucum
Colin Webb
Founder and CEO of Avatar Robotics
Avatar Robotics
Episode: How Humanoid Robots Are Already Transforming Production Lines w/ Colin Webb and Paul Baker
Paul Baker
CFO and co-owner of Productive, focusing on operations and supply chain.
Productive
Episode: How Humanoid Robots Are Already Transforming Production Lines w/ Colin Webb and Paul Baker

Host

Joe Sullivan
Host of The Manufacturing Executive

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 180 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago
  • Go-to podcast for manufacturers

    Informative and actionable content. Must listen for manufacturers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kris Harrington
    United States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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Guests are typically high-value practitioners—lean, robotics, and growth-focused leaders.
Listeners praise practical, actionable marketing tips for B2B manufacturers.
The host delivers well-curated topics and guests with actionable insights for manufacturing leaders.

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AMRs in Manufacturing Environments: Safety, Data Security and Other Considerations w/ Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich
Q: What should manufacturers look for when evaluating AMR vendors?
Look for a mature deployment track record, not just lab demos; ensure the vendor has experience on real factory floors, a service network, regular software updates, interoperability options, and clear data governance like privacy-by-design and a public trust center.
AMRs in Manufacturing Environments: Safety, Data Security and Other Considerations w/ Shari Brown and Krystal Mattich
Q: What does safety look like in practice when AMRs operate around people on the factory floor?
Safety is designed in from the start with a multi-sensor system, predictive obstacle detection, and dynamic path planning that slows or reroutes around humans, plus robust emergency stopping and continuous validation against standards like UL and CIL levels.
Getting Out of Break-Fix Mode: Using Maintenance Data for Better Manufacturing Decisions w/ Paul Ross
Q: Is there an example, Paul, like a customer case study or a story you can share about a company that made the transition from break-fix to a proactive system?
Allagash Brewing serves as a strong example: they achieved rapid visibility into maintenance work and asset data, built a full asset hierarchy quickly, started using QR codes to log maintenance, and saw a substantial drop in unplanned downtime along with improved morale and scalable asset tracking.
Surging AI and Data Center CapEx: Are We on the Verge of a Bubble? w/ Wasif Khan
Q: Based on your bio, how did your background shape your view on risk cycles and betting on the future?
He emphasizes thinking about risk on a fundamental level, focusing on whether an investment will hold value over time, and using frameworks to judge stability versus likelihood, while acknowledging that the future cannot be predicted with certainty.
Systematizing Machine Shops to Strengthen National Security w/ Justin Baucum
Q: Why does manufacturing matter so much right now for national security?
We need to produce critical goods domestically in defense and aerospace to avoid reliance on foreign supply chains.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for midsize manufacturers and their marketing and sales teams. Episodes center on manufacturing leadership, operational excellence, and how to deploy technology, robotics, and lean practices to boost productivity, growth, and workforce effectiveness. Guests range from robotics and automation experts to marketers and finance leaders, all sharing actionable strategies for improving process efficiency, customer engagement, and strategic growth. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on real-world implementation, owner/operator perspectives, and community-building around niche manufacturing topics, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking actionable, B2B insights in a complex industry.

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1. Paul Ross
2. Krystal Mattich
3. Shari Brown
4. Wasif Khan
5. Ian Burns
6. Ken Macken
7. Justin Baucum
8. Colin Webb

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