Smart Manufacturing Mindset™

The CESMII podcast that challenges guests to think differently about manufacturing, getting past the acronyms and jargon to the truths that hold real value.

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Welcome to Smart Manufacturing Mindset™, where we challenge guests to think differently about manufacturing. We explore the nuances that hide in plain sight, behind the acronyms, techno-jargon and misinformation, to get to the truths that hold real value for real people in the industry.

Having a Smart Manufacturing Mindset™ is the next evolution of the Quality and the Lean, Continuous Improvement mindset, aligning these vital disciplines to accelerate value creation.

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All Episodes

SEP2026 When Two Paths Converge: UNS, i3X™, and the Future of Manufacturing September 1, 2026 Listen JUN2026 Why the Smartest Investment in AI Might Be a SM Roadmap Certification June 23, 2026 Listen MAR2026 i3X™ Explained March 31, 2026 Listen DEC2025 WEF Lighthouses, Lessons from the Leaders (Part 2) December 2, 2025 Listen OCT2025 WEF Lighthouses, Lessons from the Leaders October 29, 2025 Listen AUG2025 Technology Providers Powering Manufacturing’s Future August 12, 2025 Listen MAY2025 Running Today While Building Tomorrow May 27, 2025 Listen MAR2025 Vision, Execution and Sustaining Success March 25, 2025 Listen OCT2024 Your Roadmap to Building Your Digital Capabilities October 29, 2024 Listen AUG2024 Bridging OT & IT in College Industrial Labs August 24, 2024 Listen JUL2024 SM Executive Council PoV on Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing July 30, 2024 Listen MAY2024 Acceleration Framework for Strategic Success May 29, 2024 Listen APR2024 Industrial AI, Data-sharing, & Value Creation April 30, 2024 Listen MAR2024 Becoming a SM Roadmap Professional March 26, 2024 Listen MAR2024 Ask The Experts | SM Technology Workshop March 7, 2024 Listen JAN2024 Unlock Efficiency with Digital Lean January 31, 2024 Listen DEC2023 CESMII Year-End Reflections & Milestones December 21, 2023 Listen DEC2023 Supply Chain Data Exchange (IM-X) December 5, 2023 Listen NOV2023 Special Edition: Truths & Myths on IT/OT Convergence November 1, 2023 Listen SEP2023 Think Differently: Shaping your SM Journey September 26, 2023 Listen AUG2023 Think Differently: Continuous Improvement August 29, 2023 Listen JUL2023 Think Differently: AI in Manufacturing July 25, 2023 Listen JUN2023 Think Differently: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing June 27, 2023 Listen MAY2023 Think Differently: IT/OT Convergence May 30, 2023 Listen APR2023 Think Differently: Leadership’s Role in Smart Manufacturing April 25, 2023 Listen