Episodes

  • Digitalization in CPG Episode 2

    Digitalization in CPG Episode 2
    Nov 14 2024
    20 mins
  • Digitalization in CPG- Episode 1

    Digitalization in CPG- Episode 1
    Oct 31 2024
    In this episode of the Digital Transformation Podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader for industrial machinery is joined by Rahul Garg, Vice President for industrial machinery and the SNP program at Siemens and Mario Vollbracht, vice president of consumer products and retail. The three discuss how the consumer packaged goods industry has addressed trends as consumer demands shift, regulations increase, and competition accelerates. This episode will cover: · The vastness and complexity of the CPG industry · Emerging trends in CPG · Digital tools top players implement to remain flexible and resilient
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    18 mins
  • Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce - Ep. 2

    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce - Ep. 2
    Sep 19 2024
    In this podcast, Rahul Garg, VP of industrial Machinery at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Dora Smith, Senior director of Global Education and Startup Strategy at Siemens, continue their discussion on the challenges and potential solutions related to the workforce skills gap in manufacturing. You will discover: How upskilling and reskilling creates dynamic employees who become indispensable assets to companies across the manufacturing industry Effective strategies for bridging the skills gap, including long-term recruitment and retention plans, partnerships with schools, internships and providing continuous learning opportunities. Siemens’ shift towards “learning as a service,” which blends digital and traditional learning methods for a more flexible and effective educational experience. For more information about reskilling and upskilling, visit these pages: WEF_Putting_Skills_First_2024.pdf (weforum.org) Hour of Engineering – Home Innovation in the Classroom Podcast – Siemens Software Podcast Network https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/ Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Dora on LinkedIn
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    10 mins
  • Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2

    Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2
    Sep 18 2024
    14 mins
  • Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce

    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amidst a changing workforce
    Sep 10 2024
    Reskilling and adapting: Finding success amongst a changing workforce environment It’s no secret that there is a significant shortage of both the quantity and quality of talent in manufacturing. The industry is technologically evolving, the current workforce is aging and supply chain instabilities are causing organizations to consider onshoring or nearshoring their operations—all of which are contributing to the shrinking talent pool. The solution to this growing workforce challenge? Investing in reskilling, upskilling and education. In this podcast, Rahul Garg, VP of industrial Machinery at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Dora Smith, Senior director of Global Education and Startup Strategy at Siemens, discuss the challenges and potential solutions related to the workforce skills gap in manufacturing. You will learn: How automation and other technologies are enhancing manufacturing capabilities, making it crucial to upskill the workforce. Effective strategies for bridging the skills gap, including long-term recruitment and retention plans, partnerships with schools, internships and providing continuous learning opportunities. Siemens' shift towards "learning as a service," which blends digital and traditional learning methods for a more flexible and effective educational experience. Visit these pages to learn more about reskilling and upskilling: WEF_Putting_Skills_First_2024.pdf (weforum.org) Hour of Engineering - Home Innovation in the Classroom Podcast - Siemens Software Podcast Network https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/ Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Dora on LinkedIn
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    15 mins
  • Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1

    Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1
    Sep 5 2024
    12 mins
  • Redefining Industrial Machinery with Generative AI

    Redefining Industrial Machinery with Generative AI
    Aug 13 2024
    In this Digital Transformation Podcast episode, Rahul Garg, VP of Industrial Machinery and Noam Ribon, Technical Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software, discuss how manufacturers can leverage generative AI as the industry more readily deploys AI solutions. Together with host Chris Pennington, Global Industry Marketing Leader for Industrial Machinery at Siemens, they discuss the new opportunities and benefits generative AI could bring to OEMs. This episode will cover how generative AI will: Eliminate mundane tasks and increase productivity Facilitate and increase access to AI’s capabilities among the workforce Speed up machine maintenance Revolutionize the way companies design, develop, and manufacture equipment Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Noam on LinkedIn
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    26 mins
  • Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges and real-world insights – Ep. 2

    Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges and real-world insights – Ep. 2
    Jul 15 2024
    Welcome back to our digital transformation podcast series. This is episode 2 of our podcast where we’re taking a close look at the benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence, featuring insights directly from our very own Siemens factory in Bad Neustadt where they are well into their IT/OT journey. We’re rejoined by our experts, Rahul Garg, Peter Zech and Chris Pennington who share their thoughts and expertise. In this episode you’ll learn: How our factory in Bad Neustadt effectively manages connectivity and data collection in a brownfield environment Strategies for manufacturers to address IT/OT integration challenges such as cybersecurity, data latency issues and bridging cultural gaps between IT and OT employees The rewards from IT/OT convergence, including reduced downtimes, improved flexibility, increased sustainability efforts and more Connect with Rahul on LinkedIn Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
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    15 mins