Manufacturing Matters

About Manufacturing Matters

Welcome to Factbird's Manufacturing Matters Podcast, your go-to podcast series for engaging discussions on the key issues in manufacturing today. Designed to deliver quick and valuable insights, each episode is a brief, impactful conversation highlighting expert opinions without the fluff of sales pitches. This podcast simplifies the complexity of modern manufacturing and serves up share-worthy content for our listeners. Tune in to join the conversation where manufacturing truly matters.

Publisher

Factbird

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

2 of 22 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Overcoming blockers to change in manufacturing

   Change isn’t optional in manufacturing. But making change stick is. Janet Bellamy (National Centre for Food Manufacturing, University of Lincoln) joins us to break down the people and technology blockers that stall progress and how to overcome them with clear expectations, co-design, and quick wins the shop floor can feel. Highlights: Reduce friction with a single, simple operator experience Map the real process across roles to expose hidden work Deal with interoperability early; plan for access to data, not just APIs Earn trust with visible gains (e.g., energy savings from compressor/defrost tuning) Look ahead: targeted digitalization, real-time data, and practical AI where it helps Subscribe to Manufacturing Matters on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Amazon Music. Questions or ideas: marcom@factbird.com

2. 

   5 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Modernizing manufacturing: from analog overload to digital simplicity

   In this episode of Factbird’s Manufacturing Matters Podcast, we sit down with Luke Savage to explore his journey from leadership consulting in factories to helping manufacturers succeed with digital tools like Factbird. Luke shares why traditional paper-based processes often create more burden than value, how cultural differences shape digital transformation, and what leaders can do today to get teams aligned and engaged. He also explains why empathy is essential in driving adoption and how simple digital tools can improve performance while making work more rewarding on the shop floor. Topics covered in this episode: The shift from consulting to software in manufacturing Why paper-based systems fail on the shop floor Regional differences in celebrating success Common challenges with introducing new technology Practical advice for manufacturing leaders The role of AI and human engagement in the future Listen now to learn how manufacturers can move from analog overload to digital simplicity.

3. 

   7 Aug 2025

   Reducing waste in food and beverage manufacturing

   Host Andrew Jarrells, Head of North America at Factbird, interviews industry experts on reducing waste and boosting efficiency in food and beverage manufacturing through real-time data.

Who has been a guest on Manufacturing Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Esben
• Søren Schønnemann
• David Pavone
• Sterre
• Adrienne

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

168,577

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

68

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