EECO Asks Why Podcast
Episodes
288 episodes
238. Special - Merry Christmas from EECO Asks Why
The Christmas season brings lots of opportunities to step away and reflect. One of the benefits of that reflection is the ability to see what is working and what adjustments you should consider in the future. In this Christm...
237. Idea - Directly Impacting the Industrial Skills Gap
When the worlds of manufacturing and education collide powerful things can happen!That's exactly what Jeremiah Williams is leading at Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia. He is the Directior of Integrated Machining Te...
236. Hero - Alicia Gilpin, Director of Engineering @ Process & Controls Engineering LLC
Our hero Alicia Gilpin is making waves in the industrial automation world. From controls to social media influencer to podcaster her plate stays full.In this fun hero story she unpacks her journey and shares lessons learned along the wa...
235. Idea - The New Age of Sourcing
The world of sourcing has changed dramatically. In this information packed conversation Karen Blackburn returns and provides an inside look at the world of professional procurement. Karen covers the areas that matter most in ...
234. Hero - Jeremiah Williams, Director of Integrated Machining Technology @ Danville Community College
Some heroes wear capes and others make metal fly! Jeremiah Williams is an absolute hero of industry as he's building the next generation of machining leaders one class at a time. His journey led him to an exciting opportunity at R...
233. Thanksgiving Special with Chris Grainger
In this special episode Chris unpacks some of the moments he has been most thankful for since we launched EECO Asks Why.We hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and get to celebrate with the ones that mean the most.Women in E...
232. Idea - The Future of Control Systems Integration
The world of control system integration is evolving fast!Alicia Gilpin (affectionately known as Ali G) shares insight into this exciting world. As the Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering she is on the front...
231. Hero: Karen Blackburn - Materials Manager at Dust Solutions Inc
Submarines, airplanes and supply chain...oh my!In this powerful hero episode Karen Blackburn shares about her amazing journey through manufacturing. Having over 40 years of hands on experience in multiple procurement roles led to ...
230. Idea: How Industrial Manufacturers can Shift from Lead Gen to Demand Gen
Changing behavior is hard - especially for manufacturing.In this thought provoking idea episode Chris Roche breaks down how those in industry can start the shift from lead generation to demand generation. He does a phenomenal job ...
229. Hero: Robert Cooke - Founder and CTO @ 3Forge
"I am addicted to building things" - Robert CookeTalk about an amazing journey Robert Cooke unpacks how his love of technology at an early age catapulted him into a career that takes him all over the world. As the founder and Chie...
228. Idea: Understanding Professional Procurement
The world of professional procurement has changed dramatically. These days the focus has shifted to adding value through the supplier network. Amanda Prochaska is an expert in all things procurement and she gives an in depth review of how...
227. Hero: Ayoka Gay - Agile Office Leader @ Schneider Electric
"I like to connect people to what it is they need so they can accomplish what it is that they set out to do." - Ayoka Gay That quote summarizes the powerful conversation we had with our hero Ayoka Gay. She is driven to serve other...
226. Idea: OT Priorities & Defense in Depth
Nothing should get in the way where an operator has to make a decision that could lead them to throwing away a batch of product. Especially when it comes to the OT network. Jonathan Noren breaks down the idea of how OT owners priori...
225. Hero: Amanda Prochaska - Founder & Chief Wonder Officer @ Wonder Services
Does your curiosity lead you to wondering how to make things around you better?Our hero Amanda Prochaska is driven by her personal curiosity and forged an amazing path that she shares in this fun conversation. When Amanda is servi...
224. Idea: How to Accelerate The Manufacturing Process
Ovens, tomato sauce, crusts, cheeses, meats, veggies and even fruit - these are all components to making an amazing pizza! Knowing how to arrange these items to make perfect pie is a visualization of manufacturing. Now - what...
223. Hero: David Friedman - Founder/CEO at CultureWise
When you utilize your gifts and talents the impact is huge. David Friedman does that everyday as he loves to teach business leaders how to build amazing cultures. His journey started in the insurance industry and after having incred...
222. Idea: How to Connect People and Data!
Data is not a cost - it is an asset! The surge of data available to industrial manufacturing has been moving at an exponential rate. Industrial 4.0, smart manufacturing and IIoT can make the best engineers feel like they are drink...
221. Hero: Christopher Roche - Chief Executive Officer at Catalyst Consulting
Chris Roche forged an amazing path that started with his love of soccer. Starting back in his elementary days in England he always found himself pursuing an entrepreneurial journey. Since coming to the US he has taken on some incredible c...
220. Idea: How to Select a NEMA Motor!
Electric motors are the lifeblood of industry and knowing how to properly select them is critical. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never sourced an electric motor before and this conversation will take all the stress away.
219. Hero: Joe Sullivan - Thinker & Founder @ Gorilla 76
Joe Sullivan is making a huge impact on the world of manufacturing and it was an honor to have him share his amazing story. He unpacks how his love of marketing led him down several paths that ultimately opened the door to the industrial ...
218. Idea: Interviewing for Success!
Close your eyes and picture your dream career. What are you doing? Where are you finding joy? While that exercise is fun the reality is that to land that dream job you will need to sharpen your skills around interviewing. ...
217. Hero - Prabhjot Singh: CEO at Pyze
Be present in what you are doing and make an impact! That is the approach our hero Prabhjot Singh takes to business and life. He is leading the way as the CEO at Pyze and his passion for helping manufacturers improve their processes...
216. Idea: Understanding Friction in the Customer Experience
The customer experience impacts us all. When you enter a store the journey begins. Everything from how you find the items you are looking for to the actual purchasing process, every step makes an impression on how you evaluate a business....
215. Hero: Alicia Wilson - Deputy General Manager - Operations at Summerville CPW
Alicia Wilson is leading the way at Summerville CPW and after walking through their amazing case study we had to unpack her journey as a nice cherry on top. She shares with us many of the steps she has taken in her career and even how a Clemson...
214. Idea: Modernization Case Study Part III - Frankenstein Moment - It's Alive!
This is the incredible conclusion to Micah Miley and Mike Rathbun's amazing modernization case study. It began by them working together to get their ducks in a row. Then it moved into actual project management which basically meant ...