Episode description
This episode is jam-packed with great lessons for manufacturers. Henry Siemon talks to Ari about his 5th generation company and their ability to stay relevant and innovative to continue on as a powerful technology manufacturer.
Henry and Ari discuss the challenges of being a new CEO and the benefits of a long transition time.
They round out the conversation talking about i4.0 technology and the benefits of automation. The Siemon Company is able to keep a lot of their manufacturing in the US while giving their workers higher skills and a better livelihood.
Company Website: https://www.siemon.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-siemon-company/
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siemoncabling
Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/siemon/
Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SiemonNetworkCabling
Henry's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-siemon-73b52710
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Company YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Henry and Ari talk about:
the 5th generation business
getting into manufacturing
starting off his career at Deloitte
diving into supply chain management
working for Apple
continuous improvement
the challenges of leadership
investing in technology
automation
diversifying for a better supply chain
surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you