E058: The “Aha” Moment – Realizing the Impact of AI in Traditional Industries with Fred Flores and Peter Swain
Description
AI strategist Peter Swain and manufacturing leader Fred Flores join Jeff Eyet to unpack how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing traditional industries. With decades of experience in disruptive technology and operations at companies like Albertsons and Mary Kay, Peter and Fred share real stories, pitfalls, and strategies for executives looking to use AI for safety, productivity, and growth in manufacturing and beyond.
In this episode, we explore:
- Real-world manufacturing safety improvements with AI-driven vision systems
- Why “aha” moments with AI disrupt traditional industry mindsets
- Common myths about AI as a mere tool versus an evolving intelligence
- Proven processes for building executive trust and frontline buy-in
- How AI slashes defects, downtime, and customer returns in factories
- The critical importance of pilot projects and learning by doing
- What CEOs must know before scaling AI for core business strategy
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