Podcast - The Only Constant - Episode 43 - Gen AI’s Role in Manufacturing
In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Jeff Winter, a globally recognized voice in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. With over 18 years in industrial automation, Jeff is known for breaking down complex concepts, inspiring audiences from factory floors to boardrooms. Here’s what you’ll take away:
Why Jeff calls AI the “Swiss army knife” of business—streamlining decision-making, tasks, and automation.
How generative AI is shaping smarter manufacturing systems, from predictive maintenance to factory optimization.
The right balance between modernization, optimization, and transformation to make Industry 4.0 work.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the crossroads of technology and transformation.
Questions Jeff answers in this episode:
How is AI and Gen AI transforming manufacturing? How would you put ChatGPT on a conveyor belt?
What is the future of work going to look like in manufacturing industries? Does a concept of Psuedowork even exist here?
Is it reasonable to ask companies with established products to rethink everything?
Do companies need to set aside even more for innovation now than before?
How do we avoid innovation theaters?
How do we get to a world of abundance?
Do companies need to embrace Gen AI right now or should they focus more on other, more established techniques?
What is the only constant?
