Factory of the Future Podcast cover art

Factory of the Future Podcast

Factory of the Future Podcast

By: AW Schultz & Alexandria Burek
Listen for free

About this listen

Welcome to Factory of the Future brought to you by AW Schultz and Alexandria Burek.

This podcast aims to bring the future to factories today.

AW has set out to pioneer the next industrial revolution--Industry 5.0--and Alexandria aims to empower women in predominately male dominated industries.

Together, they bring unique individual flair and practical life experiences that will challenge leaders to move towards a more sustainable future.

You can expect to learn from the past to create transformational change across all levels of your organization. This podcast is rich in case studies and life stories from the factory floor.

© 2025 Factory of the Future Podcast Economics Management Management & Leadership Politics & Government
Episodes
  • #48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency

    #48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
    Nov 4 2025

    Send us a text

    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E48, **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Supply chain operations and continuous improvement efforts with Ryan Conley, Senior Manager at PepsiCo

    - The evolving relationship between human behavior and technology in industrial environments

    - The importance of intuitive design in manufacturing processes

    - How stakeholder engagement and early management determines the success (or failure) of process improvements and optimization efforts

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • #47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles

    #47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
    Oct 28 2025

    Send us a text

    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E47, Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Elon Musk’s innovative approach to manufacturing and problem solving

    - Efficient decision-making

    - Simplifying complex processes by removing the unnecessary steps

    - Skiptrace management

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • #46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace

    #46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
    Oct 24 2025

    Send us a text

    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E46, Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Leadership principles for leaders today and tomorrow

    - Challenging the status quo

    - Fostering employee autonomy

    - Applying behavioral science in the manufacturing world

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

    X: https://twitter.com/visual_controls

    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

    Threads: @unapologeticallyalexandria


    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.