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  • #50: The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People
    Nov 18 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E50, The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The overwhelming number of technology solutions available to organizations

    - Why you should leverage the tech you have vs shopping for the new shiny solution

    - The importance of integrating technology

    - The future tech becoming niche specific vs broadly applicable

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    22 min
  • #49: Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution
    Nov 17 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E49, Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The impact of humanoid robots on manufacturing and in the home

    - Robot functionality, cost, and safety standards

    - Our predictions on how the humanoid robots will change the world as we know it

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    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


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    31 min
  • #48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
    Nov 4 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E48, **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Supply chain operations and continuous improvement efforts with Ryan Conley, Senior Manager at PepsiCo

    - The evolving relationship between human behavior and technology in industrial environments

    - The importance of intuitive design in manufacturing processes

    - How stakeholder engagement and early management determines the success (or failure) of process improvements and optimization efforts

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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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    35 min
  • #47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
    Oct 28 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E47, Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Elon Musk’s innovative approach to manufacturing and problem solving

    - Efficient decision-making

    - Simplifying complex processes by removing the unnecessary steps

    - Skiptrace management

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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


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    18 min
  • #46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
    Oct 24 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E46, Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Leadership principles for leaders today and tomorrow

    - Challenging the status quo

    - Fostering employee autonomy

    - Applying behavioral science in the manufacturing world

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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


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    26 min
  • #45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes
    Oct 14 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E45, Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Evolution and technology behind robotic cat litter boxes

    - The environmental benefits of automated litter boxes

    - Transforming traditional consumer products through innovative manufacturing practices

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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


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    16 min
  • **Special Episode** #44: Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla
    Oct 7 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E44, Exploring the Hidden Factory with Paul Susalla

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Advanced manufacturing processes and patents with a former Ford Automotive Executive Engineer

    - Manufacturing transformation and improvements in workplace conditions

    - Applying advanced technology to drive efficiency gains and reduce waste

    - The impact automation has on factory jobs

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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


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    24 min
  • #43: A Celebration National Manufacturing Day
    Sep 30 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E43, A Celebration National Manufacturing Day

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The origins of National Manufacturing Day

    - National Manufacturing Day as a way to raise awareness and close the workforce shortage gap

    - How you can celebrate National Manufacturing Day as a consumer or fellow factory enthusiast

    - The future of manufacturing: How AI and Automation will impact the manufacturing job market

    And so much more.


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

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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

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

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

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    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


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    16 min