In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt interviews Michael Maxwell, the operations manager at Horn USA. They discuss the unique digital processes that enable Horn as a major player in customized tooling manufacturing and provide a blueprint for moving forward in Industry 4.0. They also discuss the origin story of Horn GmbH and Horn USA, the importance of open source solutions to process ownership, and the unique way that digitizing processes like their ERP system has led to better customer insights and customer service. Michael shares insights on the future of work, workforce development, and the role of technology in enhancing manufacturing efficiency.

In This Episode:

-00:00 : Welcoming Horn To Workforce 4.0

-02:16 : The Origin Story of Horn GmbH

-06:08 : Horn USA's Innovation Through Industry 4.0

-12:45 : Providing Customized Solutions

-15:22 : Technology Days: Showcasing Digital Transformation

-16:50 : The ROI of Industry 4.0

-18:22 : The Industry 4.0 Blueprint

-24:41 : Adopting Technology At Scale

-28:47 : Shaping The Future of Work

-39:17 : The Future of Horn USA

-43:57 : Conclusion And Contacting Horn USA

More About Michael Maxwell And Horn USA

Michael Maxwell currently serves as the Operations Manager for Horn USA based in Franklin, TN. After transitioning out of his career in IT consulting, Michael joined Horn USA and has been instrumental in developing key processes that have remained critical to driving quality and production for Horn's increasing line of customized tooling parts. To date, Paul Horn GmbH is In 70 countries on all continents, companies in the automotive, chemicals, aerospace, medical and tool and mould making industries manufacture using precision tools from Paul Horn GmbH. Their core competences are based on four pillars: their own research and development department, their own coating technology, their own carbide production and their own manufacturing technologies. To learn more about Michael, connect with him here. To learn more about Horn USA, check their page out here.