Manufacturing Intelligence

Welcome to The Manufacturing Intelligence Show—where innovation meets manufacturing. Join hosts Andrew Scheuermann, Co-founder and CEO, and Jennifer Davis, VP of Communications & Marketing at Arch Systems, as they dive into the latest trends in AI, digitization, and advanced technologies. Discover how these innovations are reshaping the industry and unlocking new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Tune in for expert insights, thought-provoking conversations, and practical strategies to stay ahead in the evolving world of manufacturing.

Manufacturing Intelligence is a technology podcast hosted by Arch Systems, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Arch Systems hosts Manufacturing Intelligence, a technology show with 10 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #10

  EP 10 — Novelis's Pushpal Jagdale on AI Business Cases That Operations Will Approve

  Jun 27, 202548 minS0

  <p>Novelis's IT BRM of Manufacturing & Operations Pushpal Jagdale’s approach to manufacturing transformation challenges the technology-first mentality that derails most digitization efforts. His experience scaling connected systems across hundreds of machines at Honeywell, then transitioning to safety-critical AI applications at Novelis, illustrates why business alignment trumps technical sophistication in successful deployments.</p> <p>Pushpal shares his methodology for cataloguing legacy assets before attempting any connectivity projects, explaining how understanding which machines can actually integrate with enterprise networks prevents expensive pilot failures. The conversation with Jennifer and Andrew also explores how safety-focused AI applications create the strongest business cases in he...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #9

  EP 9 — 80/20 Rule: Why Smart Manufacturing Culture Beats Tech

  Jun 23, 202549 minS0

  <p>The most honest assessment of manufacturing leadership comes from someone who's lived through four decades of industry transformation — and our guest in this episode of Manufacturing Intelligence. Ronnie Darroch, former EVP and CTO at Plexus, doesn't sugarcoat the reality: technology is the easy part, getting people to act on insights is where most digital transformations fail.</p> <p>Ronnie's career from component-level PCB repair to global executive reveals a consistent pattern: discretionary effort, not technology, determines competitive outcomes. His contrarian 80/20 rule advocates spending 80% of effort on culture and management processes, only 20% on connectivity. The conversation explores his systematic approach to...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #8

  EP 8 — NI's László Bajai on Why Technology Is Digital Tranformation's Smallest Challenge

  Jun 5, 202548 minS0

  <p>The most honest assessment of factory modernization you'll hear comes from someone who's lived through decades of digital transformation failures and successes — and our guest in this episode of Manufacturing Intelligence. László Bajai, Factory Modernization Global Leader at National Instruments, doesn't sugarcoat the reality: companies claiming to be "super digital" often still use paper to assemble AI-driven products. </p> <p>László's early realization that he wanted to improve engineering processes rather than just implement solutions set the foundation for a career focused on domain understanding first, automation second. This perspective shapes his approach to every modernization project...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #7

  EP 7 — BAE Systems' Brian White on Building Factory-to-Boardroom Data Intelligence

  Jan 30, 202534 minS0

  <p>Brian White, Director of Data & Analytics at BAE Systems, embodies the evolving face of modern manufacturing leadership. Manufacturing operations in highly regulated industries face unique challenges, such as balancing innovation with strict security requirements, connecting disparate data systems, and maintaining the highest quality standards. Brian and his team at BAE Systems are tackling these challenges head-on by implementing sophisticated data analytics solutions that work "from the Factory Floor to the Boardroom."</p> <p>In this episode of Manufacturing Intelligence, Brian joins Jennifer and Andrew shares his vision for digital twins, connected production lines, and AI-powered flexible scheduling. He discusses...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #6

  EP 6 — Laying the Foundation for Industry 4.0: Practical Steps to Digitization

  Jan 16, 202544 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Manufacturing Intelligence, Jennifer, and Andrew sit down with Jolly Ehiabhi, Smart Factory System and Process Manager, at Otis, who shares his remarkable journey from agricultural engineering in Lagos to spearheading Industry 4.0 initiatives. Jolly's unique approach combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on people and team building, making him a standout leader in manufacturing transformation. </p> <p>He offers valuable insights on implementing real-time monitoring solutions, navigating legacy system integration, and building effective cross-functional teams. The conversation also explores practical strategies for digital transformation success, Jolly’s predictions for the future of AI in man...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Manufacturing Intelligence. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.