Data in Depth

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Data in Depth explores the world of advanced analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning within the context of the manufacturing industry. In each episode, we talk with industry leaders and analytics experts to help manufacturers gain a 360-degree view of the shop floor, their business processes, and their customers. We dig into the concepts of descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics to help solve modern manufacturing problems. From MRP to quality control, from field service to customer experience, our conversations are designed to spur innovative, data-driven thinking for those working to build the factories of the future.

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Demystifying Serverless Machine Learning

Jun 29 2020 25 mins

In this episode, we sat down with Carl Osipov with CounterFactual.AI and the author of Serverless Machine Learning In Action. Carl shared some real-world use cases for serverless machine learning and identified strategies to get the most from a machine learning investment. “One of the things that happens at the beginning of a machine learning project — and this is a well-known

Using IoT to Maximize Efficiency

Jun 15 2020 24 mins

In this episode, we talk with Ed Kuzemchak from Software Design Solutions. Ed digs into the ways companies can use the Internet of Things (IoT) to increase efficiency. He shares advice on how to identify areas of opportunity to implement IoT and strategies to make the most of an IoT investment. “I think the most important part for a company is to look at systems they have today a

How Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics Tool Helps Manufacturers See the Big Picture

Jun 01 2020 26 mins

In this episode, we sat down with Kyley Darby from Mountain Point and Skye Reymond with Terbium Labs. Kyley and Skye explore how manufacturers can leverage descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data to optimize business outcomes. They also dig into the ways Salesforce’s Einstein Analytics can help companies better plan for the future. “‘To move forward and look beyond the

Beyond Academics: The Practical Applications of Machine Learning

May 12 2020 20 mins

In this episode, we talk with Bastiane Huang with OSARO. Bastiane digs into the practical uses of deep learning and machine learning. She explores beyond the academic applications of machine learning and details some real-world scenarios, including the ability to expand the use of robots in less structured environments. “We use machine learning to allow robots to react to changes

How Manufacturers Can Decrease Downtimes With Voice-Directed Solutions

Apr 30 2020 22 mins

In this episode, we talk with Alex Reneman with Mountain Leverage. Alex explores the importance of innovations like voice-directed solutions in the midst of a global pandemic when the supply chain may be disrupted. “There's a lot of tribal knowledge that sits in some workers that you can put into a system. So we take some of that data and put it into a voice system to voice-

How Aligning People, Processes, Technology, and Data Helps Manufacturers Do More

Apr 19 2020 33 mins

In this episode, we talk with Mendy Ezagui with Nucleus Technologies and Rapid Logistics Couriers. Mendy digs into strategies manufacturers can employ to customize automation and streamline internal processes to increase productivity.“When you review a [new] software, put it into the hands of some of your users and say: ‘Hey, check this out. Is it simple? Are you getting your j

Using Data to Create Informed Buyers

Mar 30 2020 24 mins

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Arthur, marketing expert and advisor for Scoutbee. Lisa digs into strategies manufacturers can use right now to create or expand on a data-driven marketing strategy. That strategy starts with not marketing to customers, and instead, using data to create informed buyers.“The first step around getting strategic, and building that foundation for da

Reduce Risk, Increase Productivity with Machine-As-A-Service

Mar 19 2020 30 mins

In this episode, we talk with Michael Cromheecke from SteamChain to discuss blockchain and machine-as-a-service. Michael breaks down how this model improves machine productivity and performance, with reduced risk and little up-front capital. “We use the same data management mechanism, the blockchain technology that enables cryptocurrencies to exist, but we apply it to machine-as-

Robots for Hire: The Future of IoT

Feb 26 2020 17 mins

In this episode, we talk with Zach Boyd from Hirebotics a company that allows manufacturers to hire a robot for hourly work like they would an employee. Zach explores the ways that data and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be harnessed to provide proactive and preventative remote support and maintenance to their customers. “We Cloud Connect our robot so that we can gain real-time

How Manufacturers Can Effectively Navigate the Digital Consumer Age

Feb 19 2020 26 mins

In this episode, we talk with Tyson Higginbotham from Supply Source Solutions. Tyson shares tips for manufacturers to increase the ease of doing business (EODB) for their end-users and effectively implement an eCommerce model. “We went from a manufacturing age to a digital consumer age over the course of the last 15 years...I think the big change that really happened — the hard