Best Dfma Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Shifting Left in Product Design 10:51

11d ago10:51

10:51

Shifting left in product design empowers teams to make informed decisions early in the development process, significantly impacting cost, manufacturability, and sustainability. Using a digital copilot, designers can access expert insights and real-time data, enhancing their ability to create more efficient and effective products, thereby reducing d…

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Racing to Agile Product Design 11:21

29d ago11:21

11:21

From students designing innovative electric vehicles, to worldwide automotive manufacturers, all teams benefit from an agile approach to product design. In KA-RaceIng the most brilliant engineering students and the most innovative technology companies come together to produce amazing automobiles and learning opportunities all around. The guest on t…

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Saving 15% in Procurement Cost 5:33

2M ago5:33

5:33

With experience in both design engineering and procurement, Chad Wicklund knows how smart design feedback can reduce cost early in sourcing.By aPriori

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A Consultant's Advice on Change Management 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

For manufacturers to truly take advantage of digital transformation, they not only need good software solutions, they need a change management strategy to ensure that business processes and the people involved with them adapt at an equal rate to technological change. Many large manufacturers look to consulting services to help with process optimiza…

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Change Management in Engineering 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

One of the most challenging tasks of engineering leaders is to roll out the adoption of a new process or technology. A lot can be said about right and wrong ways to push for change. In this podcast we talk about some of those best practices, and mistakes to avoid when it comes to change management. But change doesn't happen in a vacuum. If change i…

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Supply Chain Sustainability 7:46

4M ago7:46

7:46

With twin goals of achieving science-based targets for Scope 3, and saving millions of dollars annually, sourcing and procurement specialists are learning how to use smart manufacturing insights to reduce scrap at their suppliers.By aPriori

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Hitting Sustainability Goals with aPriori and PTC 15:18

4M ago15:18

15:18

The commitment to environmental sustainability is rippling through the manufacturing world, from lifecycle management initiatives, to promises on behalf of executives to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. But it takes smart tools to give manufacturers the kind of data they need to evaluate real trade-offs between cost, carbon and design…

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The Digital Thread Makes Supply Chain Sustainable 9:46

4M ago9:46

9:46

Digitization makes it possible to analyze carbon footprint across the supply chain. So why are only 50% of manufacturers ready with a digital thread? The COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus the need for digital tools to manage supply chains, preferably tools with intelligent analytics capabilities that look out for cost savings and manage risk in …

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In Short: Revolutionising Small Molecule API Manufacturing: Embracing Miniaturisation and Automation 8:46

5M ago8:46

8:46

In this enlightening episode, Adrian La Porta, Technical Director at Bryden Wood, dives deep into the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on the critical role of Small Molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in modern medicine. As the backbone of the world's most essential medications, the development and producti…

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What is DFMA? 13:02

5M ago13:02

13:02

The market demands for product development today mean that the product design process must include steps for ensuring design for manufacturing DFM, as well as design for assembly DFA, which are both rolled into one term DFMA, or design for manufacturer and assembly. A modern DFMA program might include steps to analyze the assembly costs, analyze th…

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Peter Zeihan: Is it the End of the World? 17:22

5M ago17:22

17:22

Geopolitical strategist and bestselling author Peter Zeihan brings a unique perspective on how geopolitical risks are re-shaping the world economy, and what that means for global manufacturing. In this interview we discuss: The long-term labor crisis, and whether reshoring will help manufacturers solve the labor problem. 3 reasons to bring manufact…

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Alstom Aligns Cost and Design with aPriori 11:08

6M ago11:08

11:08

Continuous improvements come from linking design, cost engineering, and procurement in one insights platform. In this podcast, Vincent Bigot, the Director of Design to Cost at Alstom, explains Alstom's dynamic strategy, which brings together the cost engineering team and the design engineering organization through shared data in aPriori.…

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Digital Twinning in Manufacturing is Winning 7:33

6M ago7:33

7:33

For companies to win with digital transformation, they must expand digital twins to include digital process twins and digital factory twins. aPriori's CEO offers a case study in success with digital twinning.By aPriori

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Exploring Lean Construction and the Future of Building Design with Iris Tommelein 35:07

6M ago35:07

35:07

In this enlightening episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast, host Jaimie Johnston MBE engages with Iris Tommelein, a distinguished Professor of Engineering and Project Management at UC Berkeley. Iris, renowned for her contributions to lean construction and as a founder of the Lean Construction Institute, delves into her journey from civil…

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AI and Process Digitization 16:33

6M ago16:33

16:33

Artificial Intelligence can’t be used for profit until your core manufacturing processes are digitized and made available to deep learning.By aPriori

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Platform II Explored: Revolutionising Construction with Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE 5:42

7M ago5:42

5:42

Welcome to another episode of Bryden Wood's 'Built Environment Matters' podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of Platform II. In this episode, Jaimie Johnston MBE explores how Platform II is setting new benchmarks in the construction industry. Discover the innovative strategies behind the design and implementation of The Forge, the …

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AI-Powered Product Design 14:16

7M ago14:16

14:16

The rise of AI-driven modeling tools has some people in manufacturing scrambling to understand the impact of artificial intelligence and wondering how the product design process will change as a result. Over the past year we have seen in real-time user-friendly AI tools such as ChatGPT from OpenAI and AI image generation from midjourney disrupt the…

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Can LCA data help us design and manufacture more sustainable products? 13:46

8M ago13:46

13:46

The manufacturing world today is feeling the impact of new environmental regulations. There's CSRD, the corporate sustainability reporting Directive, and the CSDD corporate sustainability due diligence directive, which put manufacturers in the hot seat for reporting and planning their carbon output. Then there's the international sustainability sta…

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What is Cost Engineering? 12:14

9M ago12:14

12:14

What does a cost engineer do? What's the hardest part of the job for a cost engineer? And how can SaaS costing solutions help?By aPriori

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Barriers to Change in Engineering 11:57

10M ago11:57

11:57

Barriers to change stop engineers from innovating. New technology can help change management. If you talk to any of the top management in large engineering organizations, they will undoubtedly say that they want to push their decision-makers and engineering to adopt more streamlined work processes, to do more with less. They want their frontline en…

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Procurement Software to Reduce Cost and Carbon 9:08

11M ago9:08

9:08

The procurement process in recent years has evolved way beyond simple purchase orders and pricing tables. Today's dynamic supply chain calls for innovative end-to-end solutions, that pair the best procurement software with an awareness of the business processes of your individual procurement team, and how they help the company achieve cost savings …

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Augmented Reality and Manufacturing 6:35

11M ago6:35

6:35

What is Augmented Reality? And what does it mean for manufacturing? The term augmented reality describes a range of apps, wearable devices, and interfaces that bring the virtual world, and any relevant information it contains, into the real world where it can be used in real time. You might be familiar with ar apps such as pokemon go or other video…

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Safeguarding the Future with Model Based Definition 9:41

12M ago9:41

9:41

Model-Based Definition or MBD can fundamentally transform how we visualize and understand design intent, by adding new dimensions to 2D drawings and pushing the boundaries of 3D CAD models. Learn how to get your organization to realize the benefits of MBD to bring GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), tolerance analysis, annotations, and e…

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Manufacturing’s Labor Shortage 9:01

12M ago9:01

9:01

Since the pandemic, the number of open jobs in the manufacturing industry has exceeded the number of available workers. We all know this. The question is how to fix the worker shortage, or even just how to react to the new shape of the labor market as interest rates fluctuate and companies find it difficult to both find enough workers and provide t…

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Technology Adoption Drives Return on Investment in Digital Transformation 6:13

1y ago6:13

6:13

One of the biggest challenges of change management is getting team member buy-in for new technology. This has been even more true since the pandemic sent workers remote and workforces are no longer in person to rally around new technology onboarding or celebrate the wins of early adopters. In this moment of technological change, how can you ensure …

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E19: The Demise of Blockbuster and Kodak 12:29

1y ago12:29

12:29

What happens when an organization decides not to change and keeps the status quo? It is easy to look back on the history of organizations or products that have come and gone. The main trend we see is….if you don’t improve or change, you most likely will be forgotten. There are many complicated reasons why some organization's fail and so there is on…

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How to Find ROI with PLM 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

Getting a return on investment from your PLM solution means focusing on the right metrics and pushing change management throughout the organization. Chris Morris, Chief Customer Officer at aPriori, explains what return on investment means for product lifecycle management.By aPriori

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What's New with PTC Creo 7:49

1y ago7:49

7:49

With aPriori design engineers can now get DFM, DTC, and CO2 insights directly in PTC Creo. This user case study explains how.By aPriori

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What is Digital Strategy? 8:26

1y ago8:26

8:26

Digital strategy drives quantifiable results for manufacturers, from process optimization to improved customer experience to new revenue streams. This consultant has analyzed the case studies and come up with 4 criteria for a winning digital strategy.By aPriori

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Supplier Collaboration 5:37

1y ago5:37

5:37

Supply chain disruptions and the fluctuations in raw materials prices mean that unless you have collaborative supplier relationships, you’re not going to have any. Learn how collaboration efforts pay off in win-win profits.By aPriori

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Supply Chain Carbon Footprint 7:06

1y ago7:06

7:06

Calculating the carbon footprint of your supply chain is key to reducing the environmental impact of your products.By aPriori

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Design to Value For Product Development 7:55

1+ y ago7:55

7:55

Software can speed up value creation exponentially when engineers and cross-funtional teams take a design to value or DTV approach to product development.By aPriori

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Reference Design - with Jaimie Johnston MBE, Built Environment Matters 'In Short' 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

8:44

In this special 'In Short' edition of Built Environment Matters, Head of Global Systems, Jaimie Johnston MBE gives us a sub-ten-minute lowdown on the benefits of 'Reference Design.' By creating a centralised and highly optimised core design, we are able to streamline the process of designing and building structures for our clients. Through thoughtf…

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E18: The 4 Levels of Leadership 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

When you look back on some of history's most influential and effective leaders, what made them so great? They were selfless, loved the people they were leading, and had a strong desire to empower those around them to become better people. When you look back on some of the worst leaders from history, what made them so horrible? They are exact opposi…

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Technology for Sustainable Agriculture 13:04

1+ y ago13:04

13:04

The new technology requirements for sustainable agriculture extend past tractors into digital solutions for tracking carbon and reducing cost. Sam Freesmeyer of AGCO talks about the challenges of breaking down silos (the bad kind) and how companies can plow ahead when it comes to innovation.By aPriori

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Neurodivergence in Engineering 4:59

1+ y ago4:59

4:59

Embracing neurodivergence can help engineering teams perceive new patterns in data and improve business results.By aPriori

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E17 Layoff’s Path of Destruction 16:07

1+ y ago16:07

16:07

In the short term, layoffs seem logical and look great on paper, however, in the long term, these organizations will be trading short-term safety over long-term profitability. There are all kinds of reasons why companies should and should not do layoffs, including strategies to avoid layoffs. We will talk about some strategies to avoid layoffs, but…

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Supply Chain Strategy 10:13

1+ y ago10:13

10:13

In the age of materials shortages and supply chain disruptions, a good supply chain strategy means partnering with suppliers to share vital information. A former supplier turned consultant shares how.By aPriori

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Cost Projection as Competitive Advantage 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

11:02

What if your costing solution wasn't adjacent to your business processes, but a core part of what made your company competitive? Mike Perrott from Flex shares his experience.By aPriori

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Advancing Prefab with Amy Marks, Queen of Prefab and VP of Enterprise Transformation Practice at Autodesk 20:07

1+ y ago20:07

20:07

Amy Marks joins Jaimie Johnston MBE to talk about Advancing Prefab, which is taking place in Phoenix from 14th-17th March. Now in its seventh year, it's fast becoming the world's biggest conference on industrialized construction. Listen in to learn more about why everyone in this space, particularly architects and designers, should attend. To learn…

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Hiring Labor for Digital Transformation -- Thad Price, CEO, Talroo 8:48

1+ y ago8:48

8:48

Digital technology can help manufacturers right-size the labor force and to deliver manufacturing a workforce that’s ready for digital transformation.By aPriori

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E16: The Power to Change Using Motivational Interviewing 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

20:49

Motivational interviewing helps tap into our intrinsic motivation to create the desire within ourselves to change. Typically when people are told or forced to do something, most likely, we will be met with resistance. So, instead of telling someone what to do, giving them information, providing a road map, directing, warning, instructing, or laying…

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Sustainable Production Software 7:11

1+ y ago7:11

7:11

Manufacturers who are serious about sustainable production need a robust solution that reveals sustainability problems before any parts are produced.By aPriori

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E15: Fear of Change is a Deceptive Belief 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Resistance to change can be one of the most significant barriers that lean, six sigma, and continuous improvement come up against. The law of resistance to change could very well be the most challenging part of our path as we navigate along our continuous improvement journey. A statement that we all have heard or have said ourselves is, “people don…

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Digitization Helps This Company Cut Product Development Times from Months to Hours 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

11:07

A development cycle that used to take months to complete now takes just hours or even minutes. How? By automating product development with digitized data, knowledge, and processes.By aPriori

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Can Digital Factories Close the Labor Gap? 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

5:35

Implementing digital factory twins helped this manufacturer reduce costs amidst a labor shortage.By aPriori

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What Makes aP Workspace Different 6:51

1+ y ago6:51

6:51

Typical communication channels don’t offer real-time collaboration on design. Plus, organizational knowledge evaporates when skilled engineers move on. aP Workspace provides a fix to both problems. Barton Phinney, Senior Product Manager for aP Workspace, explains.By aPriori

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E14: Was Taiichi Ohno Wrong About Standard Work? 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

This week we will be discussing what standard work is, what it is not and how standard work will automatically help us increase the quality of our products and services. We will also have an arm wrestle about Taiichi Ohno’s quote when he said, “without standards, there can be no kaizen.” But what came first, the chicken or the egg? Does standardizi…

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Cost, Collaboration, and the Path to Zero RFQ 8:49

1+ y ago8:49

8:49

In Zero RFQs, the need to request a quote is completely removed thanks to seamless integration between procurement and suppliers.By aPriori

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Defining customer value to drive innovation in design and construction with Will Lichtig, Chief of Staff at The Boldt Company 24:09

1+ y ago24:09

24:09

Will Lichtig, Chief of Staff at The Boldt Company joins Technical Director Adrian La Porta on this episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast. We learn how Will's twenty-five years of experience as a construction lawyer allowed him to see the failings of the design and construction industry firsthand. Will now uses this knowledge to reshape t…

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