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Blurring the Boundaries of Manufacturing (wsg Jerry Foster)

Published: Aug. 19, 2020, 10 a.m.

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During this episode, You, Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks about how creating connected products may blur the boundaries of manufacturing and aftermarket service. He then speaks with Jerry Foster, CTO at Plex Systems. Jerry, an expert in Industry 4.0, shares how he bravely launched an information technology company from the gritty floor of a foundry. He then discusses how the manufacturing sector is dealing with COVID-19 and gives hints on how manufacturers are redefining their supply chains in real time. Jerry shares his Top Three ranging from his wife to his cofounder to the CFO of his current team. And you have to hear what he has to say about building confidence by surrounding yourself with people smarter than you.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

About Jerry Foster

Jerry Foster is CTO and leads Plex System\\u2019s technology strategy, along with research and design initiatives focused on next-generation cloud solutions for the manufacturing enterprise. A founding member of the Plex team, Jerry has been instrumental in the entire evolution of Plex, overseeing the technical transitions in each phase of our growth. Jerry earned his degree in computer science at Liberty University.

Show Highlights

Segment 1: Overview

1:09\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Industry 4.0 \\u2013 the movement toward the digitalization of manufacturing (the Fourth Industrial Revolution).

4:34\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Industry 4.0 isn\\u2019t just within four walls \\u2013 it extends to supply chains, retail and beyond.

5:25\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ask yourself: \\u201cWhat is manufacturing in the future?\\u201d

7:03\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Jerry Foster: An Industry 4.0 expert and a history in the manufacturing space.

10:55\\xa0\\xa0 Plex System: Connect with the future of smart manufacturing (ERP solutions)

Segment 2: The \\u201cTop Three\\u201d

14:44\\xa0\\xa0 Jerry\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d beings with his wife, Angie, who is empathetic, compassionate, sacrificial and brave.

17:42\\xa0\\xa0 Keeping the focus on empathy.

23: 44\\xa0 Jerry\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d continues with Rob Beatty who was a true leader with intelligence, leadership, wisdom and fairness.

25:33\\xa0\\xa0 Best leadership advice:\\xa0 \\u201cLead with your heart, lead with honor and don\\u2019t fear the lawyers.\\u201d

30:26\\xa0\\xa0 Rarely argue. Instead, ask: What do we need to do to get this fixed?

36:19\\xa0\\xa0 Jerry\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d continues with Don Clarke who teaches the balance between customer-centricity and representing the value you are providing.

40:42\\xa0\\xa0 Jerry\\u2019s \\u201cTop Three\\u201d concludes with Drew Flint who is a best friend.

Segment 3: Transformation & Disruption

41:41\\xa0\\xa0 Real-time monitoring of the impact of COVID-19.

46:40\\xa0\\xa0 The early payoffs of Industry 4.0 and being in the cloud.

51:00\\xa0\\xa0 Disruption is occurring globally and across all industries.

52:29\\xa0\\xa0 Advice for transformations: \\u201cYou have to solve real problems. There has to be a business driver involved.\\u201d

54:08\\xa0\\xa0 Why people push back on transformation.

Segment 4: Wrapping Up

56:24\\xa0\\xa0 Advice for leaders: \\u201cSurround yourself with, and hire people who are, smarter than you.\\u201d

59:47\\xa0\\xa0 Check out Plex and the recent \\u20185th Annual State of Manufacturing Technology Report\\u2019.

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