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  • **Special Guest** #61: Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven Ethics
    2026/02/24

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E61, Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains With Justin Dillon: Mapping the Consumer and Supplier Slavery Footprint using Data-Driven Ethics

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The Slavery Footprint – a project that went viral, exposing forced labor associated with consumer goods

    - How companies can map and analyze their supply chains for ethical and sustainable practices using AI (frdm.ai)

    - Why optimizing the supply chain is the sustainable, practical, and most cost effective choice

    - The attitude and evolution of sustainability in the corporate landscape

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    35 分
  • **Special Guest** #60: The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism
    2026/02/17

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E60, The Future of Manufacturing: Renan Devillieres on the AI Gap, Universal High Income & Industrial Optimism

    Join us as we welcome Renan Devillieres to discuss:

    - The convergence of manufacturing and tech

    - New roles emerging in manufacturing

    - Bringing humility to the factory floor and continuous improvement projects

    - The widening divide between the “early adopters” and the “laggards” when it comes to embracing AI in the facility

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    30 分
  • #59: The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US
    2026/02/10

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E59, The Peak of American Manufacturing: How Automation and Globalization Forever Changed Manufacturing in the US
    Join us as we discuss:
    - The evolution of manufacturing from the 50s to present
    - Post-World War II industrial changes
    - The rise of the automotive industry's "Big Three" (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), the introduction of the V8 engine and muscle cars, and the significant role of Pittsburgh in steel production
    - How automation and unionization played crucial roles in shaping the industry
    - The downstream impacts of NAFTA on American manufacturing
    And so much more.

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    19 分
  • #58: Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects
    2026/02/03

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E58, Climate Control Pays Off: How Temperature-Regulated Factories Boost Productivity and Cut Defects

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Benefits of temperature-controlled factories

    - Why climate control not only improves comfort, but also efficiency and reliability

    - How temperature-regulated facilities reduce production defects and downtime

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    14 分
  • #57: From Smart to Dark Factories
    2026/01/28

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E57, From Smart to Dark Factories

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The concept of dark factories

    - Maturity levels of automated factories

    - Why dark factories result in improved energy efficiency and output

    - The art of balancing supply and demand with nearly unlimited capacity

    - Why we think shared factories are the future

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    17 分
  • #56: How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing
    2026/01/20

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E56, How to Identify and Eliminate the 8 Wastes in Modern Manufacturing

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Lean Six Sigma’s TIMWOODS 8 Wastes in Manufacturing

    - How to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts at the factory and in the home

    - Why maximizing human potential is the greatest waste of all

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    31 分
  • #55: Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach
    2026/01/13

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E55, Bridging the Gap: Non-Profit Partnerships & Next Generation Outreach

    Join us as we discuss:

    - How manufacturing professionals can empower and engage the future workers of America

    - The impact A.W’s Society of Maintenance and Reliability (SMRP) Chapter are having at local colleges and chamber of commerce events

    - Why community engagement is important for manufacturing and industry leaders

    And so much more.


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    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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  • #54: Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials
    2025/12/30

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E54, Happiness Hacks: End-of-Year Team Building Essentials

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Fun ways to end the year

    - Ways to reflect on accomplishments as a team

    - Creative ways to show appreciation to your teams

    And so much more.


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    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

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    8 分