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The podcast space is growing rapidly and the shows for manufacturing and industrial professionals are no exception. Podcasts in this genre can range from broad industry analysis, to strategic business advice.
We’ve curated a list of some of the best podcasts for industrial businesses. Shows were evaluated based on their publishing consistency, diversity of interesting guests, and quality of content. What are your favorite podcasts? Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below.
Gemba Academy : Lean Thinking
Gemba Academy is an online learning platform, packed with Lean & Six Sigma educational content. Our friend Ron Pereira at the Gemba Academy Podcast has been producing consistent episodes for a long time. Ron’s passion for these topics is demonstrated with his enthusiasm and positive attitude that lets guests open up and share insightful conversation.
Host: Ron Pereira, Co-Founder at Gemba Academy
Publishing Consistency: Weekly
Recommended Episodes:
- How Standards Prevent Turnover
- How to Improve Your Business with Change Management
- Emphasizing the Process
The Voices of Manufacturing
Brian Sallee, Co-Founder of Dozuki, has spent over a decade working with manufacturers from innovative startups, like Tesla, to established and sophisticated manufacturers, like 3M. With a large and diverse network, Brian will give a voice to the real people behind this fascinating industry. The Voices of Manufacturing promises to dive deep with industry specialists and thought leaders.
Host: Brian Sallee, Co-Founder of Dozuki
Publishing Consistency: Every 2 weeks
Recommended Episodes:
Manufacturing Happy Hour
Chris Luecke takes a casual approach to industry topics, sitting down with manufacturing leaders and doers every week; drink in hand. Guests discuss actionable strategies to take your people, processes, and enabling technologies to the next level. And as the name implies, Chris always has a libation nearby.
Recommended Episodes:
- Panel: Smart Manufacturing in the Brewing Industry
- What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Amusement Park Industry
Host: Chris Lueke, Podcast Creator & Former Technology Consultant at Rockwell Automation
Publishing Consistency: Weekly
Making Chips
Jason and Jim from the Making Chips Podcast are field tested machinists and manufacturing professionals who host interesting guests, from operators to CEOs. They discuss ideas that help with the growth of manufacturing leaders and businesses.
Recommended Episodes:
- When to Say No to an Opportunity
- How Do You Communicate Change at Your Manufacturing Company
- Connecting Manufacturing Leaders to the Future of Technology
Hosts: Jason Zenger & Jim Carr, Co-Founders at Making Chips
Publishing Consistency: Weekly
The Prepared
The Prepared has generated a loyal following on their weekly newsletter, which is packed full of informative and interesting content. At The Prepared’s Podcast, Spencer Wright sits down with operators and engineers to discuss the problems and solutions that these technical workers are overcoming every day.
Recommended Episodes:
Host: Spencer Wright, Founder @ Editor in Chief at The Prepared
Publishing Consistency: Roughly once a month
The Manufacturing Report
The official podcast from the Alliance for American Manufacturing hosted by its President, Scott Paul, who chats with policy makers, manufacturing experts, and factory workers. Guests share their experiences and insights in the value and pursuit of making things in America.
Recommended Episodes:
- Can Manufacturers Stay Ahead of the Technology Cure?
- How This Cookie Cutter Company Broke the Made in China Mold
Host: Scott Paul, President at Alliance for American Manufacturing
Publishing Consistency: Every 2 Weeks
Manufacturing Leaders
Ciscos’ Manufacturing Leaders podcast discusses how manufacturing companies are approaching digital transformation and what strategies leading professionals are using to adapt and evolve their digital strategy.
Recommended Episodes:
- Tackling the Skills Gap with Strategy: Part 1 & Part 2
- Securely Connecting IT and OT: Enabling the Workforce of the Future
Host: Mara Fowler, Customer Stories Specialist at Cisco
Publishing Consistency: Every 3-4 Weeks
Written by Dozuki
Founded in 2011, Dozuki has been the leader in connected worker solutions for over a decade. We’ve helped hundreds of companies plan, implement, and scale our frontline digital transformation solution.