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11/29/22 • 42 min
In this not-to-be-missed episode, Michael is joined by Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results, Inc. Laurie shares her valued and respected thoughts and insights on manufacturing for automotive tooling shops. Michael and Laurie take a look at what happened in 2022 and what to expect in 2023 and beyond. If you are in automotive tooling, you don't want to miss this episode!
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A Look at IMTS 2022
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08/30/22 • 16 min
In this bonus episode, Michael Thiessen talks about the upcoming IMTS show in Chicago. In addition to why you should go and what you’ll see there, Michael highlights what you can see and experience in the Tebis booth (#133230). If you are planning to be in Chicago, Sept. 12-17, 2022, this episode will tell you what to expect. If you are on the fence about attending, this might be just the nudge you need to pack your bags and head to Chicago for IMTS 2022!
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08/22/22 • 52 min
Michael Thiessen is joined by Joe McCabe from AutoForecast Solutions. With more than 25 years of automotive industry experience, Joe has his fingers (and data) on the pulse of the industry and where it’s going. Michael and Joe have an interesting conversation about the future of the industry. focusing on the impact of electric vehicles and technology. If you are in the auto industry, you want to hear this discussion – it’s full of valuable insight and advice.
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07/26/22 • 24 min
In June, Tebis AG hosted an Open House for suppliers, customers and industry colleagues. The key themes around presentations and exhibits focused on automation, digitalization and the skilled labor shortage. In this special podcast episode, Michael Thiessen talks to John Kowalczyk and Mickey Gukian who attended the event to get insight on exactly what took place, including the Tebis Challenge, what’s expected in release 4 and 5 of Tebis 4.1, and more!
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06/15/22 • 40 min
In this episode, Michael Thiessen is joined by Ken Seawell from Sandler Training by EAM Consulting Group to talk about selling in this competitive market. The two have an informative and fun discussion about everything from balancing your outreach methods (nope, it’s not a one-and-done approach) to the importance of having an “it’s not about me, it’s about you” mindset and everything in between (including how breaking patterns helps start and/or keep conversations on track. If you're in manufacturing sales, you don't want to miss this episode!
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05/11/22 • 21 min
As the Tebis team prepares to attend the American Mold Builders Association's (AMBA) conference May 11-13, 2022, Michael takes the opportunity to talk about the importance and benefits of industry organizations and associations. When you combine all the benefits - expanding your network, problem solving, enhancing your reputation, staying updated on industry trends, gaining political influence and more - association/organizational membership gives you an advantage in the market, especially over competitors who don't participate.
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Government and Manufacturing
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03/16/22 • 48 min
In his role at the Franklin Partnership, Omar Nashashibi provides updates to the current administration on the real status and challenges manufacturers face and works with Congress and the White House on a variety of topics. He joins Michael to talk about many of today’s hot topics, including technology, tariffs, the war in Ukraine and talent, specifically some tactics manufacturers need to consider to attract the next generation of workers. If you are a manufacturer, you are going to want to hear what Omar has to say about keeping the industry in the forefront of the current administration.
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03/02/22 • 45 min
The manufacturing industry is facing a labor shortage. In this episode, Michael is joined by Julian Odeh, team manager of international consulting at Tebis AG, who has worked with companies in several companies to bring an interesting perspective and ideas on how to attract people to manufacturing jobs. From automation to training and more, Julian and Michael talk about the factors influencing this labor shortage and what companies across the globe can do to attract and retain skilled workers. Let us know what you think!
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01/13/22 • 51 min
In this episode, recorded in November 2021, Michael talks with Cara Walton, director at Harbour Results, Inc., about the economy – recent past, present and future. Cara and Michael touch on topics including demand and its impact on spending, labor and tools; causes of supply chain challenges (hint, it’s not just COVID); how to attract talent (hint, what was done in the past won’t work today) and the future workforce; the growing importance of automation (hint, it’s time to stop talking about it and start implementing it); and more. Let us know what you think!
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12/05/23 • 38 min
As a follow up to a January 2023 episode, Michael Thiessen and Marty Chaput take a deeper dive into MES software, including why manufacturers’ interest in it is growing, the biggest utilization of it within manufacturing operations, how it brings the shop floor to a digital environment (along with the benefits of doing so) and what they believe the future holds.
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FAQ
How many episodes does All-Axis have?
All-Axis currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does All-Axis cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Manufacturing.
What is the most popular episode on All-Axis?
The episode title 'A Look at IMTS 2022' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on All-Axis?
The average episode length on All-Axis is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of All-Axis released?
Episodes of All-Axis are typically released every 40 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of All-Axis?
The first episode of All-Axis was released on Nov 12, 2021.
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