Conquering Chaos: A Show for Manufacturing Leaders Parsable

We came, we saw, we conquered chaos.

Josh Santo, hosts the final episode of Conquering Chaos.

It has been a long, meaningful journey for the show and we take a look back at the top and favorite episodes from the show's run and recap what made this show so special for industry experts and what we all learned from it from each and every episode.

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We’re living in a time of innovation. With Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation on the horizon, new, emerging technologies are taking the industry by storm. Close to the top of that list is Extended Reality. But how much of it is hype and how much is (actual) reality?

In this episode of Conquering Chaos, we delve into the ways in which these technologies are improving the lives of frontline workers and the efficiencies of manufacturers.

We’re joined by fellow podcast host and technology fellow for a global manufacturing company, Scott Burkey. We speak with Scott about how these technologies are being used to improve worker training and implementation. From training simulations to remote troubleshooting, virtual and augmented realities are transforming the experience of frontline workers. We also discuss the potential for these technologies to revolutionize the entire manufacturing process, from design to production to maintenance and more.

Join as we discuss:
The reality of XR including AR VR, and MRThe immediate impact on the lives of frontline workersHow to tap into tribal knowledge with tenured workers to train the next generationHow extended realities are connecting workersCheck out Scott’s podcast, XR at Work!

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Manufacturers in North America and Western Europe are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in 2023. For large manufacturers, it’s particularly difficult.

As predictive data rolls in, the potential for a growing gap in talent in manufacturing is becoming more pronounced as a majority of manufacturers are faced with difficulties staffing their frontlines— talent needed to keep lines running smoothly and get customers what they need.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO at WorkStep to discuss these workforce challenges, examine what the data says about turnover, and explore what you can do to attract and retain your workforce as talent density continues to drop.

Join us as we discuss:
Using a company’s scale and strategy to improve business perceptionTop reasons for turnover and how you can reduce their impactActionable tips for improving workplace satisfactionAs a fan of the show, please fill out this survey to help us improve it! Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn! Keep connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

In the final part of this 3-part series, we’re joined by fan-favorite Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable, for a deep dive into the world of frontline worker technologies and the connected worker, as well as an exploration of the challenges that come with connecting workers with new technology.

Jaime and Josh examine the most common categories of solutions available for solving a slew of problems experienced on and by the frontline. The two discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each option and explore the journey manufacturers can expect to go on when connecting their workers (no matter how they choose to do so).

Join as we discuss: A recap of episode 2 with a review of the most commonly used siloed solutionsThe most popular types of frontline worker technologies for overcoming inefficiencyWhat you will experience in your pursuit of connecting your frontline workersAs a fan of the show, please fill out this survey to help us improve it!

Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

Keep connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

What if the tools you relied on every single day to get the job done were the reason you are experiencing inefficiency? How are you supposed to continuously improve when your options for implementing and sustaining change are limited?

In part two of our three-part series on the connected worker and workforce in manufacturing, we’re joined again by fan-favorite Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable

In this part, Jaime and Josh discuss the challenges of siloed solutions in the manufacturing industry. Jaime sheds light on the detrimental effects of relying on common siloed solutions, including the impact it can have on worker reliability and how it causes manufacturers to miss out on opportunities to improve. ! We also dive deeper into digital isolation,how it has affected manufacturing production, and why workers have been left behind in this process.
Join as the two discuss:
A recap of the top takeaways of part 1How siloed solutions and lack of technology lead to digital isolation on the frontlinesDigital isolation’s impact on manufacturing production and how workers got left behind
Catch the full article from the BBC on digital isolation here!

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Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

Keep connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

Join us on Conquering Chaos as we kick off a three-part series on the connected worker and workforce in manufacturing with our industry expert (back by popular demand) Jaime Urquidi, Global Head of Customer Solutions at Parsable.

In part 1, Jaime and Josh examine the most common inefficiencies that they’ve encountered while working with manufacturers to digitize frontline operations. These inefficiencies are inherent within frontline workflows and processes and if left unchecked, they can significantly impact operational results.

Join as the two discuss the
4 most common inefficiencies and what to do about themCost of doing nothingRole of today’s frontline worker in solving inefficienciesAs a fan of the show, please fill out this survey to help us improve it!

Conquering Chaos is hosted by Josh Santo, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

Keep connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.