Factory Futures

English Business Management

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Episodes 24

Avg. Duration 45m

Activity Highly Active

Since Jul 2024

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

66%

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Factory Futures Podcast! Join us as we dive into the world of innovation and best practice in manufacturing. We sit down with industry leaders in reliability, operations, and production with a mission to uncover the new technologies making a real impact, driving performance, and enhancing profitability of your site. We explore the leadership journeys of our guests, learning from their challenges, and gain from their insights. Subscribe on your favourite app to stay ahead of the curve with our latest episodes. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show.

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Recent Episodes

S3E12 Reliability | Jim Wilson's Guide to Effective Troubleshooting and PM Discipline

Apr 30, 2026 48m

SummaryIn this episode, I sat down with Jim Wilson, Maintenance Manager at Hiland Dairy Foods, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Industrial Electrical Instructor, to talk about what reliability really…

S3E9 Loïc Estier - Factories Don’t Have a Data Problem. They Have a Memory Problem.

Apr 14, 2026 47m

SummaryIn this episode, I sat down with Loïc Estier to talk about a problem almost every factory has, but rarely talks about properly.We explored how so much of the knowledge needed to run a plant at…

S3E10 Reliability | Shane Scriven on AI in Manufacturing: What Actually Works

Apr 01, 2026 41m

Follow Shane:Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-scriven/Website : https://www.sas-am.com/Summary: AI is everywhere right now, but what does it actually look like on the factory floor?In…

S3E9 Site Leadership | Marcelo Fariello on From Tools to Behaviour: The Real Driver of Reliability

Mar 20, 2026 40m

In this episode, JP sits down with Marcelo Fariello, Plant Manager at Mars, to explore a powerful idea: reliability isn’t just a maintenance function — it’s a leadership system.Marcelo shares lessons…

S3E8 PdM Series #2 | Start With the Problem, Not the Sensors

Mar 11, 2026 34m

Episode SummaryIn this episode of our predictive maintenance series, we take a step back and tackle something many sites skip: defining the problem before jumping into PdM.Before selecting assets,…

S3E6 Reliability | Laith Alfaqih on The Organizational Readiness Blueprint for Asset Management

Mar 05, 2026 50m

Laith's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laithalfaqih/Connect with Stantec : https://www.stantec.com/enSummaryMany organisations invest in asset management programs, new systems, and predictive…

S3E3 Reliability | Simon Murray in 2026 ! The State of Maintenance: 5 Shifts Every Reliability Leader Must Understand

Feb 20, 2026 50m

LinksSimon's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourmaintenancecoach/Simon's Website : https://yourmaintenancecoach.com/Last Year's…

S3E2 PdM Series #1 | Predictive Maintenance 101: From Data to Action

Jan 26, 2026 44m

SummaryIn this first episode of the predictive maintenance series, JP and Tim break PdM down to what actually matters. No theory, no buzzwords, just a clear explanation of what predictive maintenance…

S3E1 Reliability | John Sewell on Fixing the Wrong Things & Making Better Reliability Decisions

Jan 13, 2026 40m

Connect with John on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsewellreliability/Reach out to John's business : https://jsinsightconsulting.com/SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with John Sewell,…

S3E1 What’s Coming in Factory Futures 2026

Jan 09, 2026 6m

SummaryIn this episode, I introduce Season Three of the Factory Futures podcast, emphasizing a new structured approach to discussing reliability and operations in manufacturing. The season will…

S2E7 Reliability | Rob Mora on Why Smarter Reliability Is Hard, and How to Actually Get There

Oct 24, 2025 37m

Speak with Cohesive: https://www.cohesivesolutions.com/Connect with Rob : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mora-bd/Attend Maximo Live : https://theeventgap.eventsair.com/maximo-live/SummaryIn this…

S2E6 Reliability | Evan Powell on Smarter Spares: Demand & Driven Inventory for Reliability Leaders

Sep 18, 2025 49m

Get Evan's free tools : https://www.evanpowell.com.au/Connect with him : https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpowell90/SummaryIn this episode, Evan Powell shares his expertise on spares management,…

S2E5 Reliability | Julien Maffre on Unlocking Asset Management Strategies

Aug 25, 2025 45m

Show Links:Julien's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/julien-maffre-74ba9023/Amsyst : https://amsyst.com/SummaryIn this conversation, we sit down with Julien Maffre to talk through the…

S2E4 CI | Damien Lacey - Unlocking Potential in Manufacturing

May 26, 2025 42m

📌 Connect with Damien and his team at : https://oepartners.com.au/📌 Connect with Damien on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceydamienSummaryIn this episode, Damian Lacey shares his journey…

S2E5 CI | Pat Wright - Making CI Stick: Leadership, Teams & Real Change

May 05, 2025 51m

SummaryIn this episode, Jean-Philippe Picard interviews Pat Wright, an experienced operations leader with over 20 years in manufacturing. They discuss the importance of continuous improvement, the…

S2E2 Reliability | Jeff Shiver - Practical Reliability Principles

Apr 14, 2025 1h

Show notes Get the checklist Jeff mentioned : https://info.peopleandprocesses.com/planning-checklist-podcastFollow Jeff on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshiver/SummaryIn this…

S2E2 Reliability | Simon Murray - Making Maintenance Easier

Feb 17, 2025 43m

SummaryIn this episode, Simon Murray, a maintenance coach, discusses the three stages of maintenance and reliability, the common challenges faced by organisations, and the importance of leadership…

S2E1 Rafe Britton | The Role of Lubrication in Manufacturing Reliability in 2025

Jan 22, 2025 52m

In this episode of the Factory Futures Podcast, I am joined by Rafe Britton to dive deep into the critical role of lubrication in industrial operations, with a special focus on the food and beverage…

S1E6 Reliability | Cory Pritchard - MD of Predict Australia

Dec 12, 2024 45m

Summary In this conversation, I speak with Cory Pritchard, the MD of Predict Australia. Together, we discuss the critical themes of reliability and data in the mining industry. We explore the…

S1E5 Erik Hupjé | The Road to Reliability Framework Explained

Nov 06, 2024 53m

In this episode, we had an insightful conversation with Erik Hupje, founder of Reliability Academy and a widely respected voice in the maintenance and reliability field. With over 50K followers on…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Factory Futures have?

Factory Futures has published 24 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Factory Futures still active?

Factory Futures is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 45m.