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Manufacturing Meet Up

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Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba as they break down factory life.

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Manufacturing Meet Up

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Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba as they break down factory life.

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Best of 2024 (with Bonus Content) 26:34

11 weeks ago26:34

26:34

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of the Manufacturing Meet Up. In this episode, hosts Alvaro Cuba and Ed Ballina share clips of their most popular segments, along with never-before-seen footage from the unaired pilot episode. There are plenty of laughs, surprises, and, most importantly, gratitude for all our listeners and subscribers. We can’t wait to meet up with you in 2025 – we’ll be back on-air with Season 2 in the spring! To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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2024 Trends, 2025 Predictions 34:47

13 weeks ago34:47

34:47

With 2024 almost in the rearview mirror, Ed and Alvaro take a look back at the stories and trends that shaped this year in manufacturing. Then, they practice their fortune-telling skills, predicting what they think 2025 will bring to the industry. From AI to plant floor culture, they’ve got an opinion on pretty much everything–and they want to hear your thoughts, too. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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Ask Me Anything: AI, Crazy Machine Fixes, & Mentorship 21:02

17 weeks ago21:02

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In this episode of the Manufacturing Meet Up, Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba discuss the evolving role of AI in manufacturing, emphasizing its potential as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human workers. They cover creative (or kind of crazy) machine and process fixes on the shop floor and drive home the importance of mentorship in professional growth. Takeaways include: Collaboration between humans and machines is key. Simplicity in solutions can lead to significant improvements. Owning your work leads to greater satisfaction and success. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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AI and the New Era of Manufacturing 28:43

19 weeks ago28:43

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Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the manufacturing industry. In this episode, Ed and Alvaro discuss the current state of AI adoption and the challenges and strategies for successful implementation. Ultimately, it’s about integrating people, processes, and technology and finding new metrics to measure success. To read the article referenced in this episode, click here: AI in Manufacturing Market to Soar to USD 156.1 Billion by 2033 To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Interviewing Latino Manufacturing Role Models 38:39

21 weeks ago38:39

38:39

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) in the U.S., and Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba are celebrating with two special guests. They welcome Nathalie Hernandez (TECO) and Mike Ortega (PepsiCo) to the show, with a focus on this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme: “Pioneers of Change, Shaping the Future Together.” The four discuss: Career trajectory Biggest challenges to overcome Advice for other Hispanics pursuing a career in manufacturing To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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Ask Me Anything (AMA): Pilot Purgatory, Crazy Root Causes, and More 16:06

23 weeks ago16:06

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In this episode of the Manufacturing Meet Up podcast, Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba are taking listener questions in an Ask Me Anything format. They discuss: Strategies to avoid pilot purgatory when implementing new technologies Crazy stories about the unexpected root causes of machine failures (squirrels play a role) Their personal journeys into the manufacturing industry To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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Zero Waste, TPM, and 5S 32:26

25 weeks ago32:26

32:26

Ed and Alvaro welcome their first-ever guest to the show: David Ballina! David is a 15+ year veteran of manufacturing, and his resume includes roles with PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PCA. He is currently the general manager of Operational Excellence Consulting. Ed and Alvaro kick off the episode by covering the creative ways businesses are reducing waste and contributing to the circular economy. Then, they interview David to hear his insights and learn about his experiences rolling out TPM and 5S on the plant floor. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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AMA: Machine health savings and career tips 12:39

27 weeks ago12:39

12:39

Ed and Alvaro answer listener questions: Where should you look for savings when you implement machine health? What should I have learned in trade school to help me succeed and grow in my career? Alvaro also complains to the dean of his university, and Ed discusses how machine health can actually make us better corporate citizens. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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Operational Excellence Part 3: AM/PM and Focus Improvement 38:46

29 weeks ago38:46

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Ed and Alvaro wrap up their 3 part series on operational excellence. In this episode, they hone in on AM/PM (autonomous maintenance/predictive maintenance) and FI/CI (focus improvement/continuous improvement). When it comes to operational excellence, “let’s win together”! To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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AMA: GenAI & How to Avoid Machine Health Mistakes 13:47

31 weeks ago13:47

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Ed and Alvaro tackle listener questions, including: how manufacturers are using GenAI in their plants the use of devices similar to Google Glass 3 tips for avoiding machine health mistakes To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-meet-up/id1741576040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aWmbWIjqtisBM3qjhtxxm?si=7cce310235be4c8d Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66b872a6-b1ea-459b-913f-7056d59a6a5b/manufacturing-meet-up iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-manufacturing-meet-up-168048443/ YouTube Music (formerly Google Play): https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxtT-xcDLkHsC756iZ4yw…

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Operational Excellence, Part 2: People & Quality 40:47

33 weeks ago40:47

40:47

In this episode, Ed and Alvaro discuss news stories that caught their attention, as well as a deeper dive into two key pillars of operational excellence: people and quality. Listen in as they discuss: Boomers getting hired back into manufacturing Engaging folks in continuous improvement from leadership to the shop floor Empowering the shop floor as business owners The difference between quality and features Maintaining safety as well as quality To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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AMA: Core skills, 4.0 tech for M&R, and precision maintenance 17:13

34 weeks ago17:13

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Ed and Alvaro tackle 3 questions in this Ask Me Anything: 1. How has the average plant floor worker or operator's core skill set (and/or toolbox) changed over the past 10 years? 2. What Industry 4.0 technologies do you consider table stakes for current M&R professionals? 3. What is precision maintenance, and what are its benefits? To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-meet-up/id1741576040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aWmbWIjqtisBM3qjhtxxm?si=7cce310235be4c8d Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66b872a6-b1ea-459b-913f-7056d59a6a5b/manufacturing-meet-up iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-manufacturing-meet-up-168048443/ YouTube Music (formerly Google Play): https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxtT-xcDLkHsC756iZ4yw…

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Breaking down the alphabet soup of operational excellence 40:28

37 weeks ago40:28

40:28

In this episode, Ed and Alvaro talk about the fundamental building blocks of operational excellence – along with the alphabet soup of acronyms that come with these methods of managing your manufacturing. Ed also drops a truth bomb: nothing is as silent as yesterday’s applause. (So you have to keep improving!) Links to news stories mentioned in this episode: Artificial Intelligence set to transform beverage industry Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com…

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AMA: The best training courses and must have tools for the shop floor 22:02

40 weeks ago22:02

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What’s the best training you’ve received in your career? Ed and Alvaro share their favorite courses – plus the real life training they got riding along with delivery drivers. They also cover the two “must have” tools workers want on the shop floor. Safety equipment/gear tops the list …it’s all about coming home with 10 fingers and 10 toes. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)…

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The rise of “new-collar” jobs and top plant tour tips 42:59

42 weeks ago42:59