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The IpX True North Podcast is a global industry resource for all things people, processes, systems, and technology created to share conversations with our network of thought leaders, innovators, and founders changing the shape of the digital future. Here we share their stories, impact, vision and tools for success in the areas of process optimization, engineering, the model based enterprise, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
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In this episode, Brandy sits down with Tony, the visionary behind Crystal Onyx, to discuss how intelligent data management transforms organizations across industries. Learn how Crystal Onyx delivers clarity, protection, and efficiency in managing vast amounts of data, breaking down silos, and enabling businesses to unlock their full potential. From AI initiatives to cybersecurity and cloud migration, discover the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of data management. Main Points &nbs...
#TrueNorth Podcast | Join our host, IpX's Joseph Anderson and Faruk Oğuz, Engineering Manager of Configuration Management at Turkish Aerospace and CM2-P, as they dive into the intricate world of aerospace innovation, digitalization, and the indispensable role of configuration management. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the industry, emphasizing the critical need for investing in people and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Watch on Youtube. Connect with ...
#TrueNorth Podcast | Join Ray, Brandy, and Ken in Part 2 of a thought-provoking discussion on the intricacies of implementing Configuration Management (CM) within organizational frameworks. They reflect on personal “aha” moments, challenges, and the future landscape of CM amidst technological advancements like AI. The conversation dives into the importance of process ownership, resource allocation, and organizational alignment for successful CM integration. Watch on YouTube. Connect w...
#TrueNorth Podcast | IpX CEO Joseph Anderson and cyber security expert, CEO and Founder of Center for Information Security Awareness (CFISA), Michael Levin dive into the essential components of cyber security, stressing the importance of accountability, collaboration, and continuous education. Drawing from Michael's extensive experience, they highlight the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the need for comprehensive training programs to combat phishing attacks, AI-driven threats, and ot...
#TrueNorth Podcast | Ken Black and Ray Wozny, renowned IpX experts in the field of configuration management (CM). As they share their wealth of knowledge and experience, listeners gain valuable insights into the world of CM, from its inception to its practical applications in various industries. Through engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, Ken and Ray shed light on some of the most interesting and challenging CM problems they've encountered throughout their careers. From uncovering mis...
IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor reflects on her own #CM2 journey addressing the gap between education and real-world application of CM2 principles for improving #businessprocesses. Brandy offers practical advice for newly certified individuals, encouraging alignment with leaders, defining clear problem statements, and celebrating quick wins. Read more in her latest blog, "I am CM2 Certified! Now What?" https://bit.ly/3SfaiO6 #ChangeManagement #CM2Certification #ProcessImprovement #bestpra...
#TrueNorth Podcast | In this podcast, Joseph Anderson, Jorge Camba, David Ewing, and Travis Fuerst discuss their new co-authored textbook,The CM2 Approach To Change and Configuration Management. The conversation explores the importance of CM2 in academia and industry, emphasizing its role in ensuring product quality, addressing challenges in teaching, and implementing these foundational processes. They explore the importance of teaching students what it means to understand configuration and c...
#TrueNorth Podcast | IpX experts Brandy Taylor and Michael Benning explore the challenges and strategies of aligning processes across diverse divisions and products while designing them with business goals in mind, maintaining balance, and considering deviations when necessary. They highlight communication, stakeholder support, and adaptability as key factors to success and provide insights into the complexities of achieving process harmonization while emphasizing strategic problem-solving an...
#TrueNorth Podcast | Lisa Levy, Founder Lcubed talked with IpX’s Brandy Taylor on aligning people, processes, and technology to drive strategic results. Discover her insights on disrupting the status quo to achieve positive change and strategic goals. Together they discuss how engaging with employees at all levels is key to continuous improvement and adaptation. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of leadership traits, transparent innovation, and empowering employees to challenge outdated pro...
#TrueNorth Podcast | Ravi Kurani, CEO of Sutro, joins IpX’s Brandy Taylor to discuss the journey of starting a startup company and the importance of data-driven decisions. He emphasizes the need to adapt business processes over time and identifies the confirmation loop as a crucial factor. Ravi shares insights into the evolution of Sutro's structure and goals, the utilization of data in decision-making, and the broader applications of their technology. He also highlights the significance of c...
In this #TrueNorth Podcast episode, cybersecurity expert Michael Levin, CEO/Founder CFISA shares with IpX President Joseph Anderson shares best practices for cybersecurity including slowing down, verifying communications, and employing two-factor authentication to mitigate cyber risks. Michael also offers resolutions for reducing risks and discusses the need for training to navigate threats effectively. Watch this episode on YouTube. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. ...
In this #TrueNorth Podcast episode, Purdue University’s Dr. Nathan Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson explore the importance of utilizing workforce data to inform education and training programs. They discuss how workforce development professionals can use data to identify skills gaps and design effective training initiatives that align with employer needs. They also consider technology's role in facilitating data access and the ethical considerations surrounding data collection and us...
#TrueNorth Podcast: IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor “closes the loop” with a recent CM2-Comprehensive graduate, Bob Rieswitz, Senior Manager Enterprise PLM at Chamberlain Group. They share their experiences and challenges associated with change management in business transformation. They also highlight the benefits of implementing CM2, the challenges of cultural change, the role of leadership, and the benefits of training to improve organizational efficiency. Watch this episode on YouTube. ...
In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue, and IpX President Joseph Anderson delve into the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence and machine learning. They discuss the various types of AI and how it is integrated into everyday products, emphasizing the importance of data protection, safeguards, and unbiased machine learning algorithms. They also explore the impact of automation on technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, highlighting the potential f...
Following their previous discussion on building a supportive network for innovation within the workforce, IpX President Joseph Anderson and Dr. Nate Hartman, Purdue University, discuss the importance of end-to-end assessments in US manufacturing. They cover the need for federal and state support mechanisms, the role of assessments in education and provider levels, and the ability to assess the operational ecosystem of any business or corporation. Watch this episode on YouTube. Connect with...
In this episode of True North, IpX President Joseph Anderson and Dr. Nate Hartman of Purdue University delve into the crucial role of a supportive network in the education and workforce sectors. They explore ways to foster innovation and capability, while overcoming challenges such as funding, scalability, and access to information. Topics include the power of community practices, the integration of machine learning, and the importance of evaluating the impact of educational initiatives. Jose...
This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast: Join us for another animated discussion with IpX President Joseph Anderson as he reconvenes with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullart, ASML, on the challenges and impact of data integrity and interoperability in the industrial ecosystem. They also delve into the value proposition of business process hierarchy, CM2, configuration identification, and how favoring new product development over process transformation leads to poor quality. Watch this episod...
This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson meet up live at the Dauch Alumni Center to discuss the importance of considering both the technological and human elements of digital transformation. Dr. Hartman shares how the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) is impacting workforce development and future employees with partnerships between industry and academia to address technological challenges and advance ...
This week on the IpX True North Podcast we continue our multipart series on Redefining the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullaart, Lead Configuration Management Architects at ASML, with a focus on building and linking an effective and efficient digital thread. Along with IpX President Joseph Anderson, they discuss how the digital thread touches all areas of a business - from your suppliers, to your products and processes, to being able to simulate future configurations...
IpX True North Podcast: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson meet again to focus this time on the future of digital engineering and digital manufacturing. Dr. Hartman and Joseph discuss the nuances between digital transformation and digital manufacturing, as well as the social & technological phenomenon that is happening in today’s workforce. Watch this episode on YouTube Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help y...
This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast we are joined by Martin Haket & Martijn Dullaart, Lead Configuration Management Architects at ASML, to kick off a multipart series on Redefining the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with the CM2 Core Business Processes at the focus. Together they discuss with IpX President Joseph Anderson why configuration management, the CM2 baseline and processes are vital to companies. Commonality is a keyword in this episode from finding a common language and understanding...
IpX #TrueNorth Podcast Part 3 with Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University. This week Dr. Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Organizational Operating Models. From concept to production to decommissioning, Dr. Hartman and Joseph examine the potential that companies can reach when they deeply assess their requirements and use accumulated data to enrich their capabilities and products across the ecosystem. Watch this episode on Youtube. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thou...
IpX #TrueNorth Podcast Part 2: Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University, and IpX President Joseph Anderson focus on Organizational Change Management plus training and development within organizations and in relation to higher education. Dr. Hartman and Joe discuss the importance for organizations to examine their internal needs and build onboarding processes and training for their workforce to cultivate literacy, competency, and mastery of the desired skills - without relying on higher ed to pro...
This week’s IpX #TrueNorth Podcast is the first episode of a multipart series on the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with Dr. Nathan Hartman, Purdue University. Dr. Hartman and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Organizational Change Management (OCM), its impacts on workforce development, and the influence of academia. They focus on how culture and training shape OCM, the importance of adaptable training practices, accountability of organizations, and how leadership can provide a digestible path to ...
In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Sean Stavropoulos tells us how he turned passion into purpose as Co-founder/CTO of Boulevard. Sean shares the origin of Boulevard and the major roles that market research, product complexity, process development, and workplace culture played in developing a robust, adaptable product built for the best client experience. Learn more about Boulevard: https://www.joinblvd.com/ Follow Boulevard: Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Watch this episode on YouTube.&nb...
In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, Rachel Bartholomew, Founder/CEO of Hyivy Health shares with IpX’s Brandy Taylor how starting Hyivy led her to researching how consumers can educate themselves on FDA approved healthcare devices and the importance of language and product advertising surrounding FDA approvals. Rachel dives into the approval process itself and why many companies opt to go direct-to-market. Rachel and Brandy also discuss the difference between FDA regulated and unregulated devices ...
In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, experience the origin and mission of the IPX Global Congress, the benefit of learning from other industries, and the importance of CM2 from IpX Congress Chair, Mike McKinney, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Mike shares his path into CM, how CM2 has defined his role, and how to get connected to the Congress. Together, they share their experiences improving themselves and their businesses through collaboration in the Congress. Connect with IpX to hear mo...
The IpX #TrueNorth Podcast starts 2022 with a lesson in setting, achieving, and measuring realistic goals from IpX Chief of Transformation, Janeen Henning, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Janeen shares her path to IpX, and together they share their expertise in project management. Follow along to hear: Janeen’s career path to cross-functional leadership through connections and learning new areas of business How CM2 was important in her previous roles following customer incidents...
In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode, IpX's own Ray Wozny, CEO, and Brandy Taylor, VP of Services, go beyond engineering to discuss everyone’s role in enterprise change and configuration management. Key Points: 1:30 - The common, somewhat confusing definition for traditional configuration management (CM) 4:04 - Ray dives into the evolution and transformation of CM from a subset within the company to an integrated part of an organization 8:15 - Foundation of a robust digital t...
In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode we welcome Cindy Price, Director of Engineering Services, Yanfeng as she chats with IpX VP of Services Brandy Taylor. Brandy and Cindy highlight the importance of effective communication - both speaking and listening - to be a true change agent in an organization. Cindy shares: Her initial understanding of how to influence change began in high school when she was discouraged from an engineering career and learned the value of having stakeholders a...
In this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode, Paul Powers, Founder/CEO of Physna, breaks down the inception of Physna, an advanced technology analyzing and actionizing 3D data, with IpX President Joseph Anderson. Paul and Joe discuss: The role of Physna as an enterprise solution that empowers other platforms by fully utilizing previously untouched intelligence and data within a company and creating a model’s physical DNA How the technology comprehensively, geometrically understands part...
This week’s IpX True North Podcast episode features Eric Pettes, Director of QA/RA for Bose Health, as he shares with IpX President Joseph Anderson the Bose journey of expansion into the medical device industry with their development of the world’s first direct to consumer hearing aid. Eric and Joe discuss: Building a quality management system and Bose’s enterprise-wide commitment to quality as a process-based approach Bose’s growth into Class 1 and Class 2 medical devices, the cha...
This week Envision RISE’s Staci Hegarty and Michael Benning, IpX Vice President of Organizational Change Management (OCM) illustrate how Envision RISE was born from IpX’s 30+ years of experience as a leading enterprise transformation company whose passion for people of the people, processes, and tools framework grew into its own practice. Michael and Staci describe: How weak OCM creates disconnect and disengagement between leadership and staff and what successful OCM looks likeHow Diversity, ...
Don’t miss this week’s IpX True North Podcast episode with Neil Olivier, NuScale Power’s Director of Corporate Services, as he and IpX President Joseph Anderson discuss Nuscale’s revolutionary nuclear technology and their journey to complete enterprise ecosystem traceability. Neil shares: Challenges experienced in design, certification requirements, and maintaining configuration management in an industry with thousands of requirements NuScale’s vision for defining, management tracking of...
In this second part episode of the True North Podcast, IpX Director of MBE, Max Gravel and Senior Technical Program Manager, ASML, Arnaud Hubaux continue their discussion on the challenges of maintaining the physics model in AI/ML with rapidly changing datasets. Arnaud describes the need for an enterprise-level AI/ML framework that considers the complete lifecycle change to expand beyond niche use-cases and realize the dream of a fully automated product line. Max and Arnaud discuss whe...
In this episode of the True North Podcast, IpX Director of MBE, Max Gravel and Senior Technical Program Manager, ASML, Arnaud Hubaux discuss the challenges of maintaining the physics model in AI/ML with rapidly changing datasets. Arnaud gives a detailed review of how ASML uses AI to deliver greater value through new products for their customers and to accelerate manufacturing processes by qualifying high performing parts. Max and Arnaud discuss ASML’s unique approach to machine learnin...
In this episode of the True North podcast, IpX Director of Program Management, Brandy Taylor, and Chief CM2 Architect, Eddie Kolesar, discuss export compliance and why it’s a crucial implementation for reducing risk that all businesses, big and small, need to consider. Brandy and Eddie identify the key factors of a good Export Compliance Plan and share their experience and knowledge including: What export compliance is and why It should be considered in your change processThe differen...
In Part 2 of this podcast series, IpX Director of Model Based Enterprise, Max Gravel, and Vertex Product Marketing Manager, John Heller, continue tearing down misconceptions and myths to starting a digital twin journey with further exploration into: - How open access to 3D data encourages collaboration and reward that collaboration to improve company culture - Creating a customer-centric organization with direct product feedback and improvements to engineering - A focus on downstream users...
In this 2-part podcast series, IpX Director of Model Based Enterprise, Max Gravel, and Vertex Product Marketing Manager, John Heller, dive into the model based world to tear down misconceptions and myths to starting a digital twin journey. They illustrate how data visibility throughout an enterprise accelerates business goals and unifies departments. Throughout the series, hear John and Max discuss: How digital twins go beyond engineering and support the overall user experience when rep...
In this episode, Ken Black, Chief of IpX Workforce Academy, and Michael Benning, Executive Director, True North Enterprise Calibration discuss with host Chris Anderson the true cost of Corrective Action for an organization. Ken and Michael define what Corrective Action is, how to measure it and offer their experience and knowledge surrounding:“Intervention resource expenditures” and initiatives on how to eliminate wasteHow corrective action creates a culture of “firefighting”The immeasurable ...
In this episode, Staci Hegarty, IpX’s Global Director of Equity & Inclusion, takes on questions from listeners and our community on issues surrounding diversity, equity, racism, inclusion, biases, and invisible diversity. Staci addresses questions concerning: · The true meaning of privilege as an unearned advantage that removes obstacles others face · The difference between equality and equity · The importance of inclusion in divers...
In this episode, Brandy Taylor, IpX Director of Program Management, and Michael Benning, Executive Director, True North Enterprise Calibration, share with host Chris Anderson what happens when Organizational Change Management (OCM) isn't considered through the constant stream of changes in organizations of all sizes. Brandy and Michael share their experiences, knowledge and tools and discuss: Creating true adoption of changeWhat OCM done well looks likeWhy leadership must show up and be emoti...
In this episode, host Christ Anderson talks with Todd Egan, IpX VP of Field Operations, and Scott Wertel, IpX Chief of Engineering Excellence, on how CM2 achieves the requirements of the EIA-649 standard for CM. Learn the history of #configurationmanagement and EIA-649 and the benefits to implementing CM into your organization. Hear Todd and Scott discuss: Resistance to implementing CM inside an organization and overcoming objectivesHow EIA-649 acts as the pillars of CM and a foundational el...
In the first episode of the IpX True North Podcast, host Chris Anderson talks with IpX Global Director, Equity & Inclusion, Staci Hegarty and Executive Director, TN Enterprise Calibration, Michael Benning on why a third party should lead your organization's DEI program. Michael and Staci cover tackling objectives to creating cultural change such as budget, a lack of company commitment, and difficult conversations. Listen in as they explore how an outside perspective gathers data your ...
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