During this episode, Santosh is joined by Chris Kuntz, Vice President of Strategic Operations at Augmentir. Chris introduces Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform, which helps companies onboard workers faster, digitize workflows, and improve safety, quality, and productivity. The conversation also explores the importance of augmenting human workers with technology, the need to rethink hiring and training strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing manufacturing operations. Chris and Santosh also discuss the critical intersection of technology and workforce development in addressing industry challenges. Don’t miss this episode!
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Chris’s Background and Journey to Augmentir (0:41)
- Overview of Augmentir (1:05)
- Identifying Customer Needs (4:15)
- Starting Points for Digitization (5:49)
- Measuring ROI (8:29)
- Case Study: Colgate-Palmolive (10:48)
- State of U.S. Manufacturing (12:32)
- Skills and Training Investment (14:28)
- Addressing Systemic Problems (15:57)
- Nearshoring Trends (17:52)
- AI's Role in Manufacturing (19:31)
- Challenges in Mid-Market Manufacturing (22:50)
- Chips Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing (24:11)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:19)
About The Future of Supply Chain
During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together. Listen to more episodes at https://www.dynamo.vc/podcasts.
About Dynamo Ventures
Dynamo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that invests in supply chain and mobility startups, worldwide.