Best Acumatica Podcasts (2025)

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AI Meets ERP: Smarter Manufacturing with Acumatica and Algorithm Inc. 27:08

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Cary Gitter is joined by Dennis Easter, Senior Solutions Engineer at Algorithm Inc., and Doug Johnson, VP of Solution Architecture at Acumatica, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming ERP systems in the manufacturing industry.

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WEBINAR : Educate to Innovate - Advancing Medical 3D Printing Through Structured Learning 39:37

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The rapidly evolving field of medical 3D printing demands a new generation of professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to harness its full potential. This 45-minute webinar will explore the pivotal role of structured education in developing a competent and confident workforce ready to innovate in clinical, academic, …

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Celebrating Manufacturing's Next Generation: SME's 2025 "30 Under 30" Honorees 16:38

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, joins colleagues Amy Bryson, Cary Gitter, and Cameron Kerkau to spotlight the inspiring young innovators shaping the future of manufacturing. From engineers designing 3D printers for military field use to metallurgists reinventing 1950s alloys and researc…

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WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 2 of 2 1:03:53

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Retaining Top Talent & Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude in Manufacturing Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Speaker: Lisa Ryan, CSP The manufacturing industry faces challenges in attracting and retaining talent. In this interactive workshop, Lisa Ryan will explore how lea…

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WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 1 of 2 1:04:43

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Trailblazers in Smart Manufacturing: Women Leading Innovation Join a panel of influential women who are shaping the future of smart manufacturing. Learn from their personal journeys, challenges, and leadership insights. Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Panelists Include: …

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How Intelligent Lubrication Is Transforming Manufacturing 17:45

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Dr. Cassandra Higham from Castrol joins Associate Editor Cary Gitter on Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss how intelligent lubrication is transforming maintenance from reactive to predictive. Dr. Haim also shares how Castrol's latest innovation—Smart Coolant—is setting new benchmarks in coolant management, helping manufacturers reduce waste, con…

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Executive Intelligence - r.Potential CEO Greg Shewmaker on the brave new world of Digital Labor 26:22

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On the brink of Dreamforce 2025, dignomica's Stuart Laughlan caught up with r.Potential CEO Greg Shewmaker to hash out the transition to a new world of Digital Labor, and the changes that entails for organizations as they deepen their AI initiatives.By diginomica

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Building the Manufacturing Workforce of the Future: Inside SME's Workforce Pipeline Challenge 19:37

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Manufacturing is at a pivotal crossroad. Rapid advances in automation, AI, and industrial IoT are transforming the shop floor, creating an urgent need for a new generation of skilled workers. But how do we build a workforce ready to keep up with this technological wave? In this episode, we go Inside SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline…

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The Critical Role of Workforce in Manufacturing & Maritime Defense 58:05

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In this special Manufacturing Month episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, is joined by a powerhouse panel of workforce development leaders: Jeannine Kunz, Executive Director and CEO of SME; Erica Logan, Workforce Development Director of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Industrial Base Program; and Joe Barto,…

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WEBINAR : Solutions for High-Rate Manufacturing of Composites in Advanced Air Mobility 58:14

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The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is demanding Aerospace parts at Automotive rates. Learn from aerospace and automotive industry leaders who will share the unique manufacturing, quality and inspection requirements for aerospace composites and current challenges to high-rate manufacturing. Insights from manufacturing experts with a command of…

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Decoding Certifications: What You Need to Know About Industry-Recognized Credentials 21:20

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Confused about the difference between a certificate of completion, a certification, and an industry-recognized credential? You're not aloneOn this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow" podcast, host Toni Neary welcomes Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), to break down what these t…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM at LTU 22:03

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Jay Jessen, director of Lawrence Tech's Marburger STEM Center and 2025 STEM Director of the Year, joins Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss hands-on STEM education, breaking down access barriers,and preparing students for the future of work.

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WEBINAR : Special Issue in Manufacturing Letters Journal: "Innovations in Manufacturing Education" 32:48

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Nations need manufacturing workforces that are competent, empowered, and diverse. Attracting and educating this base – ranging from operators and technicians to technologists and engineers – poses unique challenges and opportunities. Underinvestment in manufacturing education has led to a lack of integration of manufacturing content in higher educa…

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Metrology Matters: October Smart Shop Essentials Preview 14:47

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In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb is joined by his colleagues Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson to discuss the October issue of Smart Shop Essentials, fresh off the press and centered on metrology — the science of measurement — and its critical role in smart manufacturing.

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S03E19 | Why You’re Not Ready for ERP 48:17

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Send us a message about this episode! Are you thinking about ERP but not sure if your business is ready? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we break down the Top 5 signs you’re not ready for ERP — and more importantly, what you should do about it. 👉 Topics covered: ERP isn’t QuickBooks (process mapping matters) Time dedication — why ERP s…

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Inside the Digitally Connected Factory with Deltek 25:37

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Padma Raghunathan, Product Marketing Manager at Deltek, to explore what it really means to run a digitally connected manufacturing operation.

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Executive Intelligence - UiPath CEO Daniel Dines gets real about agentic AI 26:44

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UiPath’s SAP transformation became a use case for automation-first ERP - achieving a 93% clean core and scaling finance 7x revenue without adding headcount. But what does “agentic ERP” really look like in practice? Can AI agents work alongside humans and robots without adding risk? And what lessons can technical founders take from scaling UiPath fr…

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Executive Perspectives: The Future of Advanced Manufacturing 21:16

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter shares conversations with industry leaders recorded at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit. Dr. Masahiko Mori (DMG Mori), Yoav Zeif (Stratasys), and Brigitte de Vet-Veithen (Materialise) contemplate the future of additive manufacturing and the importance of collaboration, digitaliz…

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S03E18 | How Manufacturers Can Get Started On AI 43:19

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Send us a message about this episode! AI isn’t just for tech giants, it’s reshaping the manufacturing floor too. But before manufacturers jump into the hype, there’s groundwork that needs to be done. In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Peter Nicholson and Nirav Shah break down how manufacturers can prepare for AI adoption in practical, rea…

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Vertical Machining Centers, EV Production and Cybersecurity 18:58

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The editorial team dives into the September issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET), covering the latest trends of the auto industry, the continued rise of AI and the critical importance of cybersecurity preparedness.

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Executive Intelligence - Sage CTO Aaron Harris on how he built a different kind of AI for finance (and why SaaS is not dead!) 42:42

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Sage's 2017 purchase of SaaS finance innovator Intacct has become one of the most improbable acquisition stories in the history of enterprise software. Our hot seat guest, Sage CTO Aaron Harris, was in the middle of all of it. But bringing multi-tenant finance innovation to the rest of Sage was just the beginning. Now SaaS faces a disruptive challe…

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How NCATC Builds Partnerships That Last 19:31

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On this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow", host Toni Neary welcomes her colleague and friend, Craig McAtee, the Executive Director of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). Craig shares his unique career journey, transitioning from an engineer at a company called Swagelok to roles in workforce and econ…

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Addressing the Skills Gap with Smart Technologies 25:34

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Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares his perspective on knowledge transfer, the impact of generational shifts, and how partnerships with academia are building a robust talent pipeline.…

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S03E17 | A UK Acumatica Go-Live, Unfiltered 44:33

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Send us a message about this episode! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Nirav puts Pete in the hot seat to talk about his division’s UK ERP go-live on Acumatica. From the nerves of cutover weekend to the surprises that came during go-live week, Pete shares what actually happened when the system went live — the wins, the challenges, and t…

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Removing Uncertainty: Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid 35:38

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Metalworking fluids are often overlooked but absolutely critical to machining success. In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Brandy Brown and Mike Kowalski of Castrol to discuss the importance of metalworking fluids in. They explain the various types of metalworking fluids and the facto…

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Cybersecurity for SMMs: A Conversation with CyManII & Michigan Tech 46:07

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb dives into how small and mid-sized manufacturers can build cybersecurity into their digital transformation efforts. Gabriela Ciocarlie and Curtis Taylor from CyManII are joined by Vinh Nguyen from Michigan Tech to explore a groundbreaking cybersecurity project.…

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Surviving Day One in Business Central: What They Don’t Tell You 45:37

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Send us a message about this episode! Starting fresh in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? It’s more than just logging in, it's navigating new environments, strange terminology, and a sea of menus. In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond, Pete and Nirav break down everything you actually need to know on Day One but won’t find in the onb…

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Executive Intelligence - Acumatica CEO John Case on why AI won't kill cloud ERP, if you get verticals right 38:52

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Acumatica is at a crossroads - and so is cloud ERP. Acumatica CEO John Case joins diginomica's Jon Reed to take on the tough questions facing ERP vendors: can ERP withstand AI disruptions? Is modern ERP an oxymoron? Why is ERP for industry verticals the new imperative? Case makes his case for Acumatica's differentiating approach.…

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Optimize Your Tool Paths: August Smart Shop Essentials Preview 11:50

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You could have the best tools in the world, but if your tool path isn't dialed in, the whole process will break down. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson discuss the latest issue of Smart Shop Essentials, exploring the nuanced world of milling strategies, examining how tool selection, …

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Enterprise Software Podcast Episode 197 - Ed Kless, Ron Baker, and the Threshold of a Transformation Economy 39:45

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Episode 197 - Ed Kless, Ron Baker, and the Threshold of a Transformation Economy

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A New Era for SME Media: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 26:37

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Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) magazine is on its way! Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME's Vice President of Integrated Media Jake Volcsko discuss the launch of the new publication, and the coalescence of traditional and smart manufacturing technologies which made it a natural progression for SME Media.…

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From Chaos to Control: Top 5 ERP Wins for Shipping Teams 52:20

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Send us a message about this episode! Shipping delays, missed paperwork, manual tracking... sound familiar? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond, Pete and Nirav unpack the top 5 ways an ERP system transforms shipping departments from overwhelmed to optimized. Whether it's real-time tracking, automated documentation, or better carrier coord…

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Dave Evans on AI, Innovation, and Manufacturing's Future 39:16

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In this episode, Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, discusses the journey of his company from its inception to becoming a global player in the manufacturing industry. He shares insights from his experience in the automotive sector, the challenges of scaling supply chains, and the importance of innovation in hardware development.…

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Manufacturing Empathy at NAMRC 53 20:08

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Editor David Muller sits down with Associate Editor Cary Gitter to debrief from the 2025 North American Manufacturing Research Conference and its Blue Sky Competition. He discusses this years winners, a team from the University of Georgia with its entry on "Manufacturing Empathy," and other standouts from the competition.…

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S03E14 | Why You Should NOT Customize Your ERP 47:39

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Send us a message about this episode! 🎯 Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Customizations! In Part Two of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav tackle the flip side of ERP decision-making: why not customizing might just be the smartest move your business can make. From smoother upgrades and lower long-term costs to better alignment with vendor best practice…

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Skills, Confidence, and Champions with Clint Smith 21:35

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In this inspiring episode, Toni Neary sits down with industry champion Clint Smith of Mastercam. From his start as a mold maintenance technician to CNC programmer and now a leader in education and workforce development, Clint shares his incredible journey and passion for shaping the next generation of manufacturing professionals. Fresh from SkillsU…

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Reimagining CAD/CAM with Toolpath AI 37:34

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Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb sits down with Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath Labs, to explore the potential of AI in manufacturing. Drawing from his experiences as a machinist, high school teacher and former Autodesk executive, Whatmough shares his thoughts on bridging the gap between design and production, creating a more connected, efficient manufact…

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Enterprise Software Podcast Episode 196 - AgentForce v3 and Smarter Customer Engagement 32:59

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Episode 196 - AgentForce v3 and Smarter Customer Engagement

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The Human Side of Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba 35:29

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plum is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, creator and host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Their conversation covers Meaghan's background, storytelling in manufacturing, mentorship, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals.…

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S03E13 | ERP Customizations: Top 5 Reasons You Should Customize (Or Not!) 48:32

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Send us a message about this episode! 🎭 To Customize or Not to Customize? That is the ERP question! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we dive into the top 5 reasons why some businesses choose to customize their ERP systems and why others steer clear. From solving unique business challenges to long-term strategic risks, Pete and Nirav unp…

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Driving PINpoint Manufacturing Performance with Digital Technology 29:28

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In this episode, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson sits down with Rob MacMillan, founder of PINpoint Information Systems, to unpack the complexities of transformational technology and reach the substance beyond the hype.

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Executive Intelligence - Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside on AI adoption, and taking on legacy tech providers 30:38

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AI adoption is a topic of conversation that dominates every tech agenda in 2025, with views ranging from evangelical fervor through to the ‘Robots are coming to steal your job’ Armageddon peddling. For Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside, there’s a different way of looking at the issue. Woodside joins diginomica's Stuart Lauchlan to probe further.…

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SME Media on the Road: Realize LIVE, the Golden LEAF Foundation and More 15:57

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The SME Media editorial team discuss their recent travels covering industry events. Topics include Siemens' digital twin technology and industrial AI at Realize LIVE, and North Carolina's transformation into a bio-manufacturing hub.

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From GI to BI: Live Demo – Acumatica to Power BI 49:31

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Send us a message about this episode! Ready to bring your Acumatica data to life? In this live demo episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we walk through the full process — from creating a Generic Inquiry (GI) in Acumatica to connecting it directly into Power BI. 🚀 Learn how to structure your GI, expose it via OData, and build a Power BI report that…

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Ten Years of Smart Manufacturing Magazine 19:09

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Join Amy Bryson, Steve Plumb and Chris Mahar as they reflect on the 10-year journey of Smart Manufacturing magazine, discussing its evolution covering key innovations in manufacturing technology and the exciting transition to Manufacturing Engineering & Technology magazine in August.

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Executive Intelligence - Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu on what AI means for software, and society 32:50

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There's no doubt that AI is bringing big changes to the software industry, and is likely to have a huge impact on society at large. At business software vendor Zoho, those changes have meant that, after more than 25 years as CEO, co-founder Sridhar Vembu has moved over to take on the role of Chief Scientist, leading the company's R&D efforts, parti…

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How AI is Shaping the Future of Workforce Development 21:12

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In this episode of Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow, host Toni Neary talks with Dr. Timothy Wilson, SME's AI strategist, about what artificial intelligence really is—and what it means for your workforce. They break down the basics of AI (Narrow, General, Agentic), how tools like ChatGPT work, and how AI is already shaping everything from hir…

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ERP Benefits for CFOs in Manufacturing 44:53

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Send us a message about this episode! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav dive into why modern CFOs should care deeply about ERP systems — and how the right system can transform financial operations in manufacturing businesses. We walk through five core CFO responsibilities and break down how ERP makes each one faster, smart…

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Digital Thread and Model-Based Definition in Manufacturing with John McCullough 24:52

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor David Muller interviews John McCullough of Kubotek Kosmos about the evolution of CAD technology, the challenges of digital communication in manufacturing, and the emerging trend of model-based definition. John shares insights on how A&D industries are driving innovation in data sharing, interope…