Episode 8: The Challenges of Change Management for Digital Manufacturing

Listen to Doug and Gunter compare notes on fostering innovation and dodging the obstacles on the way. Discover how, respectively at Siemens and Dow, they implemented processes and won the buy-in to deliver on performance and competitiveness.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Industrial Innovation Podcast

01:17 - Gunter introduces his roles at Siemens and outlines his responsibilities.

03:55 - Doug details his position at Dow and their digital manufacturing initiatives.

06:33 - Emphasis on change management in digital transformation, highlighting its significance.

11:48 - Gunter recounts Siemens' resilience during COVID-19, showcasing digitalisation's benefits.

18:46 - Doug discusses the potential of IoT and sensors in transforming manufacturing processes.

25:46 - Gunter discusses the challenges of sustainability, resilient supply chains, and workforce demographics.

29:59 - Exploration of data sharing benefits and challenges, including data sovereignty and trust issues.

36:18 - Discussion on cybersecurity, with Doug highlighting the growing complexities and risks.

40:00 - Gunter talks about the importance of cybersecurity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.