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Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)
Season 5 · Episode 12

Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)

The Lean Solutions Podcast · Lean Solutions Podcast

March 31, 202622m 23s

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Show Notes

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest John Broadbent break down what Industry 4.0 really means, and why it’s not as complex or expensive as many think.

You’ll learn how to start small, connect existing systems, and use data more effectively to improve operations. The conversation highlights why Industry 4.0 is about integration, not technology, and how even simple steps, like auditing spreadsheets or connecting one machine, can kickstart your transformation.

If you’ve ever thought “we’re not ready for Industry 4.0,” this episode will challenge that belief and give you a practical starting point.

Key Takeaways:

1. Industry 4.0 isn’t about technology, it’s about integration

2. Industry 4.0 is a journey, NOT a one-time project

3. Visibility is the first step to transformation

4. Context matters more than data

Links:

Lean Solutions 2026 Summit

Lean Solutions Website

https://realisepotential.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

Topics

Leanlean solutionsIndustry 4.0smart factorylean thinkingdigital transformationdata integrationmanufacturing efficiencyspreadsheet auditindustrial internet of things (IIoT)cloud computingcyber-physical systemsoperational excellencecontinuous improvementleadership mindsetstart small thinkinglean transformationproactive problem solvingconnected factory systemsmanufacturing data visibility