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Welcome to EECO Ask’s Why – A podcast that dives into industrial manufacturing topics and spotlights the heroes that keep America running. On this podcast, we do not cover the latest features and benefits on products that come to market. Instead, we focus on advice and insight from the top minds of industry because people and ideas will be how America remains number one in manufacturing in the world.
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243. Hero - Jerry Foster, CTO at Plex Systems, Inc.
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Being on the front lines of game changing industry solutions is what our hero Jerry Foster lives every day! In this inspirational conversation Jerry unpacks his personal journey through industry and some of his incredible experiences. Working with the best minds of manufacturing puts him in a great position to see the hurdles firsthand and engineer…
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A New Era of Food: Composite Protein Isolate
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More than 10% of the world’s population goes to bed undernourished every single day. Unfortunately, with the threat of a complete climate crisis on our horizon, it is that same group of people who are at the highest risk of starvation. Support the showBy Leading Cities
When quality becomes part of your culture the game changes completely! Anthony Murphy shares how he and the team at PLEX stay focused on building solutions that helps organizations align to achieve amazing results. When everyone is driving in the same direction greatness awaits and the leaders of manufacturing recognize there is tremendous power in…
Did you know, for example, that 92% of the world's largest lower-middle income cities don’t have mapped public transit routes? And with over two billion people within these cities relying entirely on public transport, we desperately require a solution that will empower those in emerging-market cities to safely, confidently, and more accurately navi…
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241. Hero - Curt Anderson, eCommerce Evangelist for Manufacturers
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We need more evangelists for manufacturing! Curt Anderson is one of the most energetic and impactful voices that is ensuring manufacturing get the attention it deserves. He is extremely passionate about helping manufacturers connect with customers through eCommerce solutions and in this epic Hero conversation he shares his amazing story. Curt took …
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Lighting Our Way to a Smarter City, One Light Post at a Time”
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As the sun dips and the city’s streets are plunged into darkness, you can almost always count on the glow of street lights to provide a sense of safety until your final destination. Yet with over 230 million street lights around the world in use every single night, the total energy consumption certainly adds up. In fact, roughly 40% of a city’s tot…
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240. Idea - Taking the comPLEX out of MES
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Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are impacting factory floors like never before. In this information packed episode we welcome Jerry Foster from Plex to unpack the realities of these powerful solutions. He shares how the need for manufacturers to track and document the transformation of raw materials into finished goods led to an exciting worl…
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239. Special - Happy New Year from EECO Asks Why
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Your work environment affects your impact. In this New Year's Special Chris shares a recent idea he implemented with the EECO Asks Why studio that can be utilized wherever you find yourself working. With as much time as we spend at work throughout our careers having pride in your environment is key. Moving forward into the new year think about what…
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238. Special - Merry Christmas from EECO Asks Why
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The Christmas season brings lots of opportunities to step away and reflect. One of the benefits of that reflection is the ability to see what is working and what adjustments you should consider in the future. In this Christmas special Chris shares 5 valuable insights he's learned from procurement professionals that have recently come on the show. T…
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237. Idea - Directly Impacting the Industrial Skills Gap
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When the worlds of manufacturing and education collide powerful things can happen! That's exactly what Jeremiah Williams is leading at Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia. He is the Directior of Integrated Machining Technology and their program is leading the way in developing some of the strongest machining technicians in industry. Je…
Despite this massive number, less than 20 percent of the waste will be properly recycled. This is partially due to the complexity of the modern waste system, with material being moved locally, nationally and internationally with no true structure or transparency. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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Accessible Transport from Start to Finish
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Did you know that more than half of all public buses in the world don’t have space for a single wheelchair? For those with disabilities, transportation can become a daunting task, as even a short distance to travel can present a myriad of obstacles to the destination Support the showBy Leading Cities
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236. Hero - Alicia Gilpin, Director of Engineering @ Process & Controls Engineering LLC
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Our hero Alicia Gilpin is making waves in the industrial automation world. From controls to social media influencer to podcaster her plate stays full. In this fun hero story she unpacks her journey and shares lessons learned along the way. She has an amazing example of how people are coming to her directly for engineering support and the new way sh…
The world of sourcing has changed dramatically. In this information packed conversation Karen Blackburn returns and provides an inside look at the world of professional procurement. Karen covers the areas that matter most in manufacturing including: Sustaining and securing the supply chain What value added services truly matter Creative ways to con…
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Electric Vehicle Charging in the Palm of our Hands
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A recent study found that 89% of people would be encouraged to purchase an electric vehicle if they could access a parking space with a charger. However, as of right now, public charging in many cities is unreliable and inconvenient, and is in desperate need of transformation. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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234. Hero - Jeremiah Williams, Director of Integrated Machining Technology @ Danville Community College
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Some heroes wear capes and others make metal fly! Jeremiah Williams is an absolute hero of industry as he's building the next generation of machining leaders one class at a time. His journey led him to an exciting opportunity at Rolls Royce working with some of the most cutting edge technology available. From there he got a call that would change h…
In 2021 alone, housefires and wildfires accounted for 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. We are in desperate need of technology that can more accurately identify and extinguish fires before it is too late Support the showBy Leading Cities
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233. Thanksgiving Special with Chris Grainger
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In this special episode Chris unpacks some of the moments he has been most thankful for since we launched EECO Asks Why. We hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and get to celebrate with the ones that mean the most. Women in Engineering/Industry Series: Start of the first series Last episode of the first series (10 in total!) Start of the secon…
In 2019 alone, 3.5 billion gallons of fuel were wasted due to traffic congestion in the US, leading to more than 36 million tons of excess greenhouse gasses. We now must ask ourselves how existing road infrastructure can be more efficiently used to avoid traffic congestion. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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232. Idea - The Future of Control Systems Integration
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The world of control system integration is evolving fast! Alicia Gilpin (affectionately known as Ali G) shares insight into this exciting world. As the Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering she is on the frontlines daily and gives a perspective that is quite unique. Ali unpacks many critical areas to consider including: Cybers…
The concept of urban forestry has become increasingly paramount, in fact, just one mature tree can sequester 22 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Today we present a solution to support the built greenery of our cities. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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231. Hero: Karen Blackburn - Materials Manager at Dust Solutions Inc
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Submarines, airplanes and supply chain...oh my! In this powerful hero episode Karen Blackburn shares about her amazing journey through manufacturing. Having over 40 years of hands on experience in multiple procurement roles led to a conversation full of wisdom and truth. Karen started out working for a company that manufactured submarines for the U…
Did you know that upwards of 75% of the emissions associated with plastic waste don’t even come from plastic at all? Today we met a circularity-as-a-solution platform that effectively transforms plastic waste into new products without long-distance supply chains or high-energy manufacturing. Support the show…
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230. Idea: How Industrial Manufacturers can Shift from Lead Gen to Demand Gen
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Changing behavior is hard - especially for manufacturing. In this thought provoking idea episode Chris Roche breaks down how those in industry can start the shift from lead generation to demand generation. He does a phenomenal job of explaining the history of lead generation and how it evolved over the years. In the ever changing digital landscape …
In the chaos of wartime, much of the world is left disconnected from the crisis, unsure of what is needed or how they can help. Today we will explore a mobile application developed in the wake of the Ukrainian refugee crisis to provide visibility, transportation and immediate relief Support the showBy Leading Cities
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229. Hero: Robert Cooke - Founder and CTO @ 3Forge
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"I am addicted to building things" - Robert Cooke Talk about an amazing journey Robert Cooke unpacks how his love of technology at an early age catapulted him into a career that takes him all over the world. As the founder and Chief Technology Officer at 3 Forge he is on the front lines of developing game changing software solutions for many indust…
Current wayfinding methods are mostly static and not accessible to people who are blind or have low vision - something that is becoming more and more important to building owners and managers Support the showBy Leading Cities
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228. Idea: Understanding Professional Procurement
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The world of professional procurement has changed dramatically. These days the focus has shifted to adding value through the supplier network. Amanda Prochaska is an expert in all things procurement and she gives an in depth review of how the game is now being played. Digital transformation is not just for the manufacturing floor anymore and she sh…
Human-induced climate change has spurred a sequence of widespread adverse weather patterns and our world’s cities get pummeled with increasingly violent disasters. How can we invest in infrastructure better equipped to handle such events? Support the showBy Leading Cities
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227. Hero: Ayoka Gay - Agile Office Leader @ Schneider Electric
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"I like to connect people to what it is they need so they can accomplish what it is that they set out to do." - Ayoka Gay That quote summarizes the powerful conversation we had with our hero Ayoka Gay. She is driven to serve others and help them understand the many options that exist for the future. Her story is amazing and began at Lockheed Martin…
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Save Money & Earth with Sustainable Living
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In a recent poll 48% admit that they could be making more of an effort to do so. Enter Greenerguide, a solution that solves these issues by mapping out user’s energy consumption to plan a more sustainable lifestyle. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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226. Idea: OT Priorities & Defense in Depth
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Nothing should get in the way where an operator has to make a decision that could lead them to throwing away a batch of product. Especially when it comes to the OT network. Jonathan Noren breaks down the idea of how OT owners prioritize decision making and the impact that can have on business. He digs deep into the language barrier that exists betw…
Carbon Limit As the key building material of most tower blocks, car parks, bridges and dams, concrete has enabled great advancements in our citys’ infrastructure throughout the years. It’s the most widely used man-made material in existence, but it comes with a heavy price. Did you know that for every 1 ton of cement created, an equivalent 1 ton of…
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225. Hero: Amanda Prochaska - Founder & Chief Wonder Officer @ Wonder Services
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Does your curiosity lead you to wondering how to make things around you better? Our hero Amanda Prochaska is driven by her personal curiosity and forged an amazing path that she shares in this fun conversation. When Amanda is serving others she is completely in her happy place! She has a passion for procurement and that world has evolved greatly ov…
Stormseal Severe weather patterns and climate-related disasters have jumped 83% since the year 2000, causing an estimated 3 trillion dollars in damage. And while homeowners with insurance are eventually able to repair these damages, in the time it takes to finalize a claim, the average temporary tarp malfunctions anywhere from 5 to 13 times. This b…
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224. Idea: How to Accelerate The Manufacturing Process
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Ovens, tomato sauce, crusts, cheeses, meats, veggies and even fruit - these are all components to making an amazing pizza! Knowing how to arrange these items to make perfect pie is a visualization of manufacturing. Now - what if you wanted the best pizza available how do you do it? Prabhjot Singh breaks down how you can analyze the manufacturing pr…
SAVRpak 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted every single year. This translates into about 2.6 Trillion dollars that are lost yearly, simply due to irresponsible food consumption. This, however, isn’t just a money problem; as 8% of the world’s greenhouse gasses are a direct result of food waste. How can we end this trend? Support the show…
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223. Hero: David Friedman - Founder/CEO at CultureWise
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When you utilize your gifts and talents the impact is huge. David Friedman does that everyday as he loves to teach business leaders how to build amazing cultures. His journey started in the insurance industry and after having incredible success there he found himself with a unique opportunity ahead. He began speaking at Vistage Leadership meetings …
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Virtual Farming for Social Justice and Food
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Siembra Co. With 10 years left to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #1, No Poverty, more than 730 million people remain below the global poverty line. And of this astounding number, over two-thirds of them work in agriculture. Is this a coincidence or an injustice? How can we solve it? Support the show…
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222. Idea: How to Connect People and Data!
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Data is not a cost - it is an asset! The surge of data available to industrial manufacturing has been moving at an exponential rate. Industrial 4.0, smart manufacturing and IIoT can make the best engineers feel like they are drinking from a fire hydrant. Robert Cooke is on a mission to help people connect with data in a meaningful way. In this thou…
Cocoon Technologies The consequences of traffic stops. A New York Times investigation in 2021 examined why traffic stops for minor offenses sometimes escalate into deadly encounters. Policing is risky for all parties involved, let's make it safer. Support the showBy Leading Cities
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221. Hero: Christopher Roche - Chief Executive Officer at Catalyst Consulting
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Chris Roche forged an amazing path that started with his love of soccer. Starting back in his elementary days in England he always found himself pursuing an entrepreneurial journey. Since coming to the US he has taken on some incredible challenges and currently is the CEO of Catalyst Consulting. His knowledge of marketing and demand generation put …
Electric motors are the lifeblood of industry and knowing how to properly select them is critical. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never sourced an electric motor before and this conversation will take all the stress away. Mike Rathbun is an expert in all things power related and electric motors is one of his specialties. He shares practi…
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219. Hero: Joe Sullivan - Thinker & Founder @ Gorilla 76
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Joe Sullivan is making a huge impact on the world of manufacturing and it was an honor to have him share his amazing story. He unpacks how his love of marketing led him down several paths that ultimately opened the door to the industrial manufacturing sector. He is helping manufactures amplify their voice and combat the lies that manufacturing is d…
Close your eyes and picture your dream career. What are you doing? Where are you finding joy? While that exercise is fun the reality is that to land that dream job you will need to sharpen your skills around interviewing. In this powerful conversation Vic Parangelo unpacks ten areas that everyone can take, learn and apply that are guaranteed to hel…
Be present in what you are doing and make an impact! That is the approach our hero Prabhjot Singh takes to business and life. He is leading the way as the CEO at Pyze and his passion for helping manufacturers improve their processes is inspirational. Prabhjot shares how the pressure is impacting industry as the markets are more competitive than eve…
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216. Idea: Understanding Friction in the Customer Experience
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The customer experience impacts us all. When you enter a store the journey begins. Everything from how you find the items you are looking for to the actual purchasing process, every step makes an impression on how you evaluate a business. This reins true in the industrial manufacturing sector as well as the markets are more competitive than ever so…
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215. Hero: Alicia Wilson - Deputy General Manager - Operations at Summerville CPW
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Alicia Wilson is leading the way at Summerville CPW and after walking through their amazing case study we had to unpack her journey as a nice cherry on top. She shares with us many of the steps she has taken in her career and even how a Clemson girl can stand strong surrounded by a world of Gamecocks! This was the first time we were able to connect…
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214. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part III - Frankenstein Moment - It's Alive!
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This is the incredible conclusion to Micah Miley and Mike Rathbun's amazing modernization case study. It began by them working together to get their ducks in a row. Then it moved into actual project management which basically meant they were dialed in with each other at all times (this is how trust and friendship is built). In this episode they rev…
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213. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part II - Project Management means bring on the Tums!
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For those that have walked a modernization project from cradle to grave you know success lies in the details and planning. Showing up on gameday doesn't work for a NFL team and neither does success in a project of any size. In part two of this powerful story Micah Miley and Mike Rathbun unpack how they were able to work together to ensure the proje…
