Alex Chausovsky: How the Latest Economic Data Impacts Industrial Businesses
In this episode, Alex Chausovsky, Director of Analytics and Consulting at Bundy Group, discusses the current state of the US economy in the second half of 2025. He advises business leaders to focus on profit growth, leverage tax incentives like accelerated depreciation and R&D credits, and enhance communication with supply chain partners. Despite challenges, Chausovsky […]
CSIA 2025: Integrators Talk AI, Legacy Upgrades, and Industry Culture
In this episode, hear from Keith Mandachit of HDR, Peter Moskal of Engineered Energy Solutions, Steve Malyszko of Malisko Engineering, and Barry Brian of DRM. We discuss modernizing legacy systems, applying autonomous AI, navigating industry consolidation, and the value of community at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to […]
CSIA 2025: SI Experts Share Thoughts on Digital Transformation and More
In this episode, hear from Daren Dieleman of Interstates, PC Romano of Avid Solutions, and Travis Miller of Miller Resource Group. We discuss digital transformation, remote collaboration, talent challenges, and economic uncertainty at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to these additional podcasts: Industry Leaders Discuss Consolidation, Digital Transformation, […]
CSIA 2025: Industry Leaders Discuss Consolidation, Digital Transformation, and More
In this episode, Christine McQuilkin speaks with Rich Brueggman of Data Science Automation, Rick Caldwell of SCADAware, Wright Sullivan of SkyIO, and Jeff Miller of Exotek about consolidation, digital transformation, and leadership development at the 2025 CSIA Conference. For more from the 2025 CSIA Conference, listen to these additional podcasts: SI Experts Share Thoughts on […]
2025 CSIA Conference Reflections
Our team had an exciting week at the 2025 CSIA conference in San Diego, CA. The theme this year was Elevate Your Game, and we really did this year. Georgia, Christine, and Kirsten had a great presentation, Building Your Essential Marketing Strategy Step by Step, at the Marketing Workshop to kick off the conference, and […]
Using Cobots for Palletizing with Ben Kurth
In this episode, Christine McQuilkin speaks with Ben Kurth of Applied Manufacturing Technologies about the benefits of using collaborative robots (cobots) for palletizing. The transcript below is available for those who prefer to read along. Please be aware that it may contain minor errors. Christine McQuilkin: Hi, can you introduce yourself, your name, title, and […]
MES in Midmarkets with Tod Virden of GrayMatter
Welcome to the Rivergate Marketing Podcast. In this episode, Grace Clark speaks with Tod Virden of GrayMatter about how mid-market manufacturers are increasingly adopting manufacturing execution systems, or MES. Virden shares his thoughts on the evolving MES landscape, key challenges like ROI justification and user adoption, and the benefits of improved delivery, asset utilization, and […]
How B2B Founders Can Build Thought Leadership on LinkedIn
Welcome to the Rivergate Marketing Podcast. In this episode, Grace sits down with return guests Ghalib Hassam, Founder of Baghi, to discuss the importance of thought leadership for B2B founders and executives on LinkedIn. Ghalib shares insights on building a consistent and strategic brand to attract the right audience and stand out from the AI […]
Trends and Insights from the A3 Business Forum, Part Two
This is part two in a two-part series. Click here for part one. In this episode, we’re at the A3 Business Forum, where Sam Hoff from Patti Engineering, David Mathews from Barn Owl Robotics, Jennifer Palumbo from E Tech Group, and Liam Flynn from Ruland Manufacturing share insights on automation trends, AI advancements, and the evolving […]
Trends and Insights from the A3 Business Forum
In this episode, we’re at the A3 Business Forum, where Georgia Whalen of Rivergate Marketing, Chris Round of ARS Automation, Phil Brown of OMS Motion, and Scott Marsic of Epson Robots share insights on automation trends, AI advancements, and the evolving role of marketing in manufacturing. Guests discuss the power of networking, the push for […]