Brian Brzinski with AMMS Consulting
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Brian Brzinski, Founder/CEO at AMSS Consulting about “Digital Transformation and need for Qualified Sherpas for the Journey”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Brian Brzinski, CEO of Advanced Management Systems and Services (AMSS), at the Insight event in San Antonio, Texas. Brzinski discusses his journey from a steel mill laborer to founding AMSS 14 years ago, which provides consulting services to manufacturers and facility managers. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatic approaches to AI and IoT implementation, helping clients optimize their systems without unnecessary expenditure. Brzinski also highlights the challenges of staffing and training in the industry, offering solutions like six-month trial periods for staffing. He concludes by discussing the future of AI in automating decision-making processes and the necessity of cybersecurity in digital transformation.
Charlie Boyle with Fortive
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Charlie Boyle, VP of Global Data, Analytics and AI at Fortive about “Leveraging operational data and AI for improved insights”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast discussing data analytics and AI with Charlie Boyle, VP of Advanced Solutions at Accruent. Boyle highlights the importance of data in decision-making, emphasizing the need for automated solutions to manage the vast amounts of data being generated. He discusses Accruent’s mission to unify the built environment through IoT and advanced analytics, focusing on predictive maintenance, energy management, and space intelligence. Boyle also mentions the use of generative AI to assist aging technicians and improve maintenance efficiency. The conversation underscores the transformative power of data and AI in enhancing business operations and problem-solving.
Preston Johnson with Cutsforth
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating its success and encouraging listeners to share their stories and technology. He introduces Preston Johnson from Cutsforth, who discusses their asset management platform, Insight CM. Insight CM integrates various condition monitoring technologies, such as vibration, lubrication, and thermography, to provide a comprehensive view of equipment health. Preston emphasizes the importance of understanding asset failure modes and leveraging data to predict and plan maintenance. He highlights the benefits of workforce optimization, increased uptime, and reduced maintenance costs. Roadblocks include resource constraints, IT integration, and leadership buy-in. Preston provides contact information for further inquiries.
Cisco Sara with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Cisco Sara, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Accruent about “Industrial documents at your fingertips”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an episode of the Industrial Talk Podcast at the Accruing Insights event in San Antonio, featuring Cisco Sara from RedEye, a document management system. RedEye, built for collaboration and democratizing information, stands out for its unlimited user license, making it accessible to all team members without additional costs. It offers a user-friendly interface with features like Google-like search, QR codes, and GPS to easily locate documents. The system also ensures version control and accuracy through workflow approvals. Integration with Accruent’s Asset Management Suite and potential AI enhancements are discussed for future improvements. Red Eye’s intuitive nature requires minimal training, and personalized onboarding helps customers transition their data effectively.
Dave Harrington with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Dave Harrington, Global Workplace Management Solutions Architect at Accruent about “Complete insights into your building assets”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. At the Accruent Insight user conference in San Antonio, Texas, he interviews Dave Harrington, a solution consultant at Accruent, about workplace management solutions. Harrington explains that these solutions help manage physical assets, buildings, and critical equipment, emphasizing the importance of proactive maintenance to avoid issues like HVAC breakdowns. He highlights the role of AI in predictive maintenance and decision-making, sourcing data from various real estate platforms. Harrington also notes the challenge of re-educating the workforce post-pandemic. The conversation underscores the evolving landscape of workplace management and the impact of AI.