DigitalituM Podcast Episode 10 - Jordan Dieterle - R&E Automated Digitalization in Manufacturing
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- DigitalituM - Digitalization tools for Manufacturing
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- Tue 10 Dec 2024
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DigitalituM Podcast Shownotes: Manufacturing at the Intersection of Digital Transformation with Jordan Dieterle
Episode Summary
In this episode of the DigitalituM podcast, host Markus Rimmele interviews Jordan Dieterle, Service Account Manager at R&E Automated. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Jordan shares his journey from electrician to service account manager and provides insights into how R&E Automated addresses challenges in industrial automation, including labor shortages, digitalization, and the skills gap. Dive into their approach to end-of-line testing, service solutions, and retrofitting as they innovate for the manufacturing industry's evolving landscape.
Key Topics Discussed
- Jordan's Career Path: From electrician to Service Account Manager at R&E Automated.
- Labor Shortages and Solutions: How R&E Automated supports manufacturing clients with skilled labor across industries.
- Industry Challenges and Trends: Exploring automation 4.0, digitalization, and AI tools like vision systems.
- Training and Skills Development: Innovative approaches to technical training for engineers and technicians.
- Unique Business Model: R&E Automated’s role in retrofitting and supporting system integrators.
- Future of Manufacturing: How the industry is evolving with the rise of trade-focused education and digital transformation technologies.
Guest & Host Information
- Guest:
Jordan Dieterle
Service Account Manager at R&E Automated
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Markus Rimmele
Host of DigitalituM Podcast
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About DigitalituM Podcast
The DigitalituM podcast explores manufacturing at the intersection of innovation and digital transformation. Host Markus Rimmele invites industry leaders to share insights, challenges, and use cases driving the future of industrial automation and technology.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Jordan Dieterle
- 02:13 – Jordan’s career journey and transition into industrial automation
- 05:22 – R&E Automated’s mission and core services
- 08:00 – Lessons learned from working across industries
- 12:21 – How R&E Automated leverages digital tools and technologies
- 19:09 – Adapting to multiple industrial automation brands and tools
- 25:40 – Addressing labor shortages with innovative solutions
- 29:56 – Training programs at R&E Automated
- 36:35 – Comparing US and German education systems for skilled labor
- 38:08 – Jordan’s perspective on success without a traditional degree
- 39:00 – Closing remarks
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