Feb 3, 2021
What does it take to manufacture
a product by the billions? The numbers may change, but
strategies and the role of digital technologies stay the same. On
today’s episode Craig Brown and Thom Singer are joined by someone
who understands why and how that is possible. Siemens Digital
Industry Software Vice President of Consumer Products & Retail
Strategy Suzanne Kopcha helps consumer products companies find
their digital enterprise strategy. She understands the role
of simulation and the importance of the ability to quickly adapt to
real time decisions in the manufacturing environment, even during a
pandemic. And as someone who genuinely loves the work she
does, Suzanne shares powerful ways that anyone can improve their
network connections, even in today’s virtual
world.
On today’s podcast, you will
learn about:
Manufacturing challenges of consumer
products
- What does manufacturing by the
billions
look like?
- Efficient operations are key no matter the size
of your product.
- Technology transfer with different equipment
can be a real challenge.
- Simulation technology and engineering
challenges are present in every industry.
Data science as a form of engineering
- Tracking market trends and consumer data has
been available for a long time.
- Machine learning has to be balanced by human
learning when processing data.
- Consumer products are expected to adapt to
consumer demands in a matter of weeks.
- Data analytics and machine learning are key to
identifying current trends.
- CAD design can be superior to human design with
the right technologies.
Digitization versus digital processes
- Creating a digital ecosystem and defining
processes with digital technology is critical.
- You should be asking ‘what can my
processes be
because I have digital
technology?
- Transparency should be embraced in all
processes.
- The digital enterprise and employing the role
of the digital twin are essential to forward thinking
companies.
Improving virtual connections
- Practice what you are going to say before you
say it.
- Be vulnerable enough to allow critique from
others.
- Ask questions to be sure that the people on the
other side of the screen are receiving your
message.
- Increase connections by turning on your video
and asking others to as well.
- Schedule events that force you to step away
from your computer.
How to develop a career you love
- Pursue work that you love to
do.
- Invest in yourself through training, education
and networking.
- Maintain a diversity of perspective and stay
well informed.
- Find quality mentors that will provide honest
feedback.
- Give back to your industry in meaningful
ways.
Understanding logistics during the pandemic
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