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In this episode, AI expert Carol Reiley shares practical advice for companies adopting generative AI, covering essential steps like choosing a model, managing privacy, and preparing data. She emphasizes starting small, leveraging cloud services, and fostering collaboration between AI systems and experienced employees. Carol also highlights the impact of AI on operations, particularly in design and fault detection, and suggests daily AI news sources to stay current.
In this episode, we sit down with George Blunt from Interact Analysis to explore PMMI’s latest white paper on Artificial Intelligence and its transformative potential in the manufacturing, packaging, and processing sectors. We delve into five key AI technologies set to revolutionize the packaging industry: AI co-pilots, machine vision, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and connected worker platforms. With practical advice on how to start small and partner with AI solution providers, this discussion highlights AI's role in driving future growth and innovation in the industry.
Guest: Rebecca Marquez, Director, Custom Research, PMMI
In this episode, we explore the exciting world of warehouse automation. We discuss how labor shortages and the e-commerce boom are driving the push to automate, and we share insights from a recent industry report, Packaging and Automation in the Warehouses of the Future, including which warehouse tasks are getting automated and what's on the horizon.
This episode dives into the current state of the industry, revealing that workforce challenges are worsening and now rank third among industry concerns. Jorge Izquierdo explains how the paradox of automation, while a solution to workforce shortages, creates a demand for more skilled maintenance technicians.
In this episode, we explore vertical startups in manufacturing. We discuss achieving rapid production efficiency through transparency, pre-planning, process optimization, and early OEM involvement. Hear insights from recent top-to-top discussions and learn strategies for overcoming common challenges in the industry. Whether you're a CPG or OEM, this episode offers valuable tips for successful vertical startups.
Guest: George Blunt, Consulting Analyst, Interact Analysis
This episode explores the dynamic world of remote services in the packaging and processing industry with guest George Blunt. We dive into the insights from PMMI's latest white paper, "2024 Trends in Remote Services and Monitoring," covering virtual factory acceptance tests, remote support, training, and predictive maintenance. We discover the driving forces behind the adoption of remote services, including reducing machine downtime, optimizing performance, and speeding up support and gain a glimpse into the future of remote services, with a focus on addressing the industry's skills gap and leveraging technologies like augmented reality.
Guest: David McGraw, Senior Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement - AI, Alvarez & Marsal
In this episode, we chat with manufacturing expert David McGraw about AI's real-world applications. From predictive maintenance to smart supply chains, we delve into impactful use cases. Discover how generative AI democratizes access and learn how trust in AI can be built while gaining valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of AI in manufacturing.
Guest: Rebecca Marquez, Director of Custom Research, PMMI
In this episode, we dive into the world of dairy innovation, uncovering groundbreaking developments in dairy products, from healthier options to sustainable packaging materials. We discuss the surge in healthy dairy products, with reduced sugar and lactose-free options leading the way and hear how automation is revolutionizing processes while addressing labor challenges too. Gain valuable insights into the future of dairy, from plant-based alternatives to machinery advancements in this must-listen episode!
Download the 2023 Dairy Industry Report here.
Guest: Jonathan Pipe, Senior Consulting Analyst for Interact Analysis
Some of the biggest challenges facing CPGs today include labor shortages, supply chain issues, and the need for increased automation. Recognizing this, PMMI Business Intelligence commissioned a report on Warehousing Automation to offer potential solutions to these growing challenges. unPACKed sits down with Jonathan Pipe Senior Consulting Analyst for Interact analysis who researched the report and discussed how the growth of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping is also driving the need for warehouse automation. Pipe explains how warehousing automation aids worker issues, and the direct impact CPG companies who are investing in automation are finding when it comes to handling the increased complexity of e-commerce fulfillment.
Download 2023 Packaging and Automation in the Warehouses of the Future
Guest: Donna Ritson, President, DDR Communications
In this episode Donna Ritson, President, DDR Communications joins the pod to discuss the rising threat of cyber-attacks in manufacturing. She discusses various attack strategies, including phishing and ransomware, and highlights the vulnerability of interconnected networks, stressing the need for comprehensive cybersecurity plans. Tune in to hear about practical steps manufacturers can take to protect themselves from cyber threats, including employee training, risk assessments and more.
Access PMMI's white paper, "Cybersecurity: Assess Your Risk," for more in-depth information on this critical topic.
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