Jim Toman of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek

Jim Toman is an MES Consultant at Grantek. Jim has been helping manufacturers with their software, engineering and MES processes for over 30 years. Currently Jim offers advising and consulting services for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) applications and capabilities. Jim’s role brings together decades of experience in MES systems specification, development, implementation, integration, productization, standards, continuous improvement, and quality. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Monish Gandhi has 15+ years in operational, leadership & strategic roles in fast-growing, constantly-changing, and entrepreneurial organizations. He has been involved in designing, building, launching and growing diverse set of products and new businesses, leading to increased revenues and customer satisfaction.   Currently, as the Founder & CEO of Gradient Ascent AI, Monish and his team help companies get started with applied machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) by building user-centric solutions that drive meaningful business results. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Strah Sopcic is a Solutions Architect and Industry 4.0 Consultant at 4IR Solutions. Strah and his team at 4IR Solutions help manufacturers plan and execute their digital transformation projects. Strah has 8 years of experience of manufacturing integration experience from a variety of industries to help bridge the gap between IT and OT.   4IR Solutions is a leading provider of Cloud-based Platform Solutions for Manufacturing to enable Digitalization and embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 4IR Solutions provides a fully managed hybrid cloud infrastructure that enables manufacturers to simplify their operational technology, increase efficiency and scalability, and reduce needed resources and costs. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Bryon Hayes is a Life Sciences Consultant at Grantek. Bryon is passionate about technology and strives to use it for the benefit of others, which is why he focuses his energy on the life sciences industry. He takes pride in the fact that the technical solutions Grantek implements are helping those companies that manufacture life saving and beneficial medicines and therapeutic products. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Ian Tooke is the VP of Digital Transformation & AI at Grantek. Ian has a dual mandate at Grantek; overseeing Consulting & Digital Solutions while directing enterprise IT, AI strategy, and Marketing for a 230-person systems integrator serving regulated manufacturers.   With 30 years in manufacturing technology, Ian holds multiple patents and serves as a MESA International board member. His background spans strategy, marketing, partner management, and business development.. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Chase Dorsey is a Sales Engineer at Inductive Automation. Since 2020 Chase has been helping manufacturers improve their operations with Ignition by Inductive Automation. Ignition brings affordable Digital Transformation to industrial operations. With just one server license, manufacturers can connect all their devices and collect more data. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Andrew Waycott is the President & Co-Founder of TwinThread. Andrew is passionate about the intersection of manufacturing, technology, and Industrial AI, and their impact on efficiencies for today’s manufacturers. For the past two decades, on a global scale, Andrew has nurtured this passion to the benefit of clients whose manufacturing processes have exhibited an untapped or business-critical growth opportunity. Working in close cooperation with corporate leaders and operations managers, Andrew has overseen and managed projects that have helped customers generate millions in total savings. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Sam Russem is the Vice President of Business Development at Kanoa. Sam is passionate about the concepts of Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation: studying, discussing, evaluating, developing, and planning how we can apply innovations in computing, networking, and data to the manufacturing space. Sam believes that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at lower cost than ever before. In 16+ years in manufacturing and automation Sam has a lot of hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies from PLC and SCADA-based control systems and to advanced data collection historians, IoT devices, MES, and analytics in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals to renewable energy. Today, Sam leverages that experience along with the latest trends and techniques in the market to bring Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to manufacturers around the world through professional consulting, product management, and thought leadership. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences, CPG and Food & Beverage industries.

Welcome to Season 5 of The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek. This season we welcome our new host, Matt Susi. Matt is a Technical Consultant in Grantek’s Consulting & Digital Solutions Group. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from manufacturers, leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve the Data Centers, Life Sciences and Food & Beverage industries.

Leslie Galer is the Owner of Collaborative Quality Improvement LLC, A Quality and Food Safety Consulting company. She also subcontracts for Commercial Quality Assurance and Food Safety Solutions. Leslie is a highly efficient and results-driven professional with Black Belt and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certifications. Over 20 years experience in the Food and Dietary Supplements Industries, focusing on: R&D, factory food safety and quality systems, and quality management. Before founding Collaborative Quality Improvement LLC, Leslie worked in Leadership and Management roles at Kraft Heinz and Walgreens. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions.   Our guests will share tips and outcomes that will help improve your productivity. You will hear from leading providers of Industrial Control System hardware and software, Grantek experts and leaders at best-in-class industry associations that serve Life Sciences and Food & Beverage manufactures.