MFG Out Loud Episode 55
“Automation, Evolution, and Growth”: Part 2
with Special Guests – Craig Zoberis, President of FUSION / RoboJob USA and Jelle De Roovere, Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) RoboJob GmbH

Craig is one of the most innovative manufacturing leaders I know of.  He’s a prolific contributor of ideas and insights to help ALL manufacturers grow and succeed.

The latest evolution of Craig’s business brings Jelle De Roovere into the picture with a remarkable innovation & growth story of his own.

Today, we’re going to explore their unique perspectives on manufacturing, what brought them together (from 4,700 miles away), and how the right time of automation is right now!

Gentlemen, welcome to MFG OutLoud!

Let’s jump right into our Courageous Conversation

•	Craig, let’s start with your journey…you didn’t start-out as an automation integrator, what happened along the way?
•	Jelle – does this sound familiar to you?
•	Jelle – you have a unique perspective being based in Europe; what are the similarities & differences you see between manufacturers in Europe vs. the U.S. in terms of the adoption of automation?
•	Both – The benefits of automation seem so obvious;  what are the barriers to adoption?  
•	Since you both run manufacturing businesses as well;  what type of  improvements have you seen  since implementing automation in your shops?
•	In both markets, it seems as though Automation is not just a response to cost pressures, but to labor availability as well.  Is automation a ‘band-aid’ or part of the long-term solution?
•	Other topics you’d like to cover?  

Craig & Jelle, this has been awesome.  We’re so thankful that you were able to join us today!

I encourage everyone to reach-out to Craig & Jelle on LinkedIn.  Follow them wherever and whenever you can.
You’ll be able to find the links in our show notes.
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