About the show
“Factory Forward,” the podcast dedicated to uncovering stories, strategies, and solutions that are propelling factories forward, making them smarter, more efficient, and more resilient. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this podcast will leave you with ideas and insights that are shaping the future of manufacturing.
Your Host
Zeeshan Zia
Dr. Zeeshan Zia is the CEO of Retrocausal. With a PhD in computer vision, Zeeshan is on a mission to transform manufacturing with AI Copilots.
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From Factory Floor to AI-Powered Enterprise: Lessons from SAP’s Stefan Groendahl Duration: 34 mins 08 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia ...
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From Factory Floor to AI-Powered Enterprise: Lessons from SAP’s Stefan Groendahl Duration: 34 mins 08 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
From IoT to GenAI: Fabio Bottacci on the Future of Industrial Innovation Duration: 33 mins 51 secs Your Host Zeeshan...
From Pilots to Scalable IIoT: Cisco’s Kevin Wood on Building Secure Smart Factories Duration: 29 mins 05 secs Your Host...
S2EP9 – Scaling AI & Building Smart Factories: Prasad Satyavolu on the Future of Manufacturing Duration: 17 mins 12 secs...
S2EP8 – Scaling AI & Building Smart Factories: Prasad Satyavolu on the Future of Manufacturing Duration: 23 mins 39 secs...
S2EP7 – How to Lead Smart Manufacturing in 2025: IT/OT Convergence, AI & Digital Transformation Duration: 29 mins 28 secs...
S2EP6: Generative AI, Real-Time Data & Manufacturing—A Blueprint for the Future Duration: 36 mins 47 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
S2EP5 – Transforming Manufacturing with AI & Cloud | Inside Google Cloud’s Vision Duration: 27 mins 02 secs Your Host...
S2EP4 – Why MES Is the Backbone of Smart Manufacturing: MES vs. ERP Explained + Real-World ROI Duration: 34 mins...
S2EP3 – The Future of Smart Manufacturing: AI, Cloud MES, and Digital Transformation Duration: 34 mins 51 secs Your Host...
S2E2 – How AI and Data are Transforming Manufacturing: Insights from John Deere & Michelin Duration: 36 mins 41 secs...
S1EP1 – AI, IoT & Cloud: Transforming the Future of Manufacturing Duration: 32 mins 54 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
Episode 10: Revolutionizing Manufacturing – Lean Principles & Mixed Model Design with Leonardo Group Duration: 60 mins 04 secs Your...
Episode 9: Automation, Sustainability and Lean Transformation in the Digital Era with Greg Kinsey Duration: 35 mins 37 secs Your...
Episode 8: Exploring the Future of Lean with Dr. Adil Dalal Duration: 35 mins 23 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
Episode 7: Challenges and the Future of Production Scheduling with Dr. Prasad Velaga Duration: 38 mins 47 secs Your Host...
Episode 6: Unlocking Quality, Standards, and Leadership Insights with Michel Baudin Duration: 45 mins 48 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
Episode 5: Redefine the Path to Quality through Adaptability and Teamwork with Eric Budd Duration: 50 mins 06 secs Your...
Episode 4: Mastering Lean Manufacturing, Conflict Resolution and Leadership with Kelly Mallery Duration: 32 mins 01 secs Your Host Zeeshan...
Episode 3: Implementing Lean Management in Complex Environments with Hide Oba Duration: 32 mins 01 secs Your Host Zeeshan Zia...
