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In this episode of The Power Element Podcast, Paul Bower and Ray Kasten from Southwire join us virtually. Together, they unpack the industry's current challenges and share their insights on the future scope of work. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape and what lies ahead for professionals in the field. Thank you, Paul Bower & Ray Kasten, and the Southwire team.Ray Kasten - ray.kasten@southwire.comPaul Bower - paul.bower@southwire.comThis podcast is powered by: @sturgeon_electric & @myrgroup Check out and support our Promotional Partners: @milwaukeetools @coeyewear @highvoltageindustries3080 @kleintools @buckingham_mfg @workingathlete @jelcosafety totalsafety.com Special Thank You @linemanmama @highvoltagecommando Ad Music Provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beatsMay we all continue to guide and support those in need. Please continue the conversation about mental health and well-being within your community. Be your Brother's Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LINECO. Suicide and Crisis and Lifeline Dial 988.
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin and his guest, Tamieka Weeks, discuss highlights from her risk career and how she felt, pivoting from claims adjusting to risk management. Tamieka tells of her role at Southwire and how she helps the evolving risk and insurance group. Tamieka digs into challenges she has faced at Southwire and in the RIMS Atlanta Chapter, where she serves on the board as a past president. She tells how the Chapter survived and improved during COVID-19. Tamieka speaks of her instant love of risk management and the excitement of waking up each day not knowing what was coming next. Tamieka provides advice for rising professionals and tells how the RIMS Atlanta Chapter works with risk and insurance students. Listen to Tamieka's advice for you. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] Registration is open for RISKWORLD 2025. Engage Today and Embrace Tomorrow with RIMS, from May 4th through May 7th in Chicago, Illinois. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:26] After you register, visit your App Store, search for RIMS Events, and download the RIMS Events App. Select RISKWORLD 2025, load the show onto your phone, and start building your RISKWORLD itinerary! [:42] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President, Tamieka Weeks. We will talk about her career journey and all the fantastic work she's done for the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. [1:07] In the spirit of National Electrical Safety Month, we will learn how she drives a culture of safety at Southwire. [1:15] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! RIMS is co-hosting an intensive four-day program which is your gateway to achieving two prestigious certifications, the DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP). [1:34] This workshop will be held from May 19th through the 22nd in collaboration with DRI International. Links to these courses can be found through the Certification page of RIMS.org and this episode's show notes. [1:49] Virtual Workshops! On June 12th, Pat Saporito will host “Managing Data for ERM” and she will return on June 26th to present the very popular new course, “Generative AI for Risk Management”. [2:06] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [2:17] RISKWORLD registration is open. Engage Today and Embrace Tomorrow, from May 4th through 7th in Chicago. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Also, remember that there will be lots of pre-conference workshops being held in Chicago just ahead of RISKWORLD. [2:35] These courses include “Applying and Integrating ERM,” “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique,” and more! The links are in the show notes. [2:45] The Spencer Educational Foundation is having a Flash Sale for sponsorships at RISKWORLD! Sponsorship pricing has been reduced for the Spencer-CNA Pickleball Social on Saturday, May 3rd, and the Spencer-Gallagher Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 4th. [3:03] Sponsorships are still available for the Spencer-Sedgwick 5K Fun Run on Tuesday, May 6th. Visit Spencered.org/riskworld2025 to learn about these opportunities and more. Also, reach out to Spencer's Executive Director Megan Miller at MMiller@Spencered.org. [3:26] Our guest today is the Director of Global Risk Management and Insurance at Southwire Company in Georgia. She is also the former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President. Under her leadership, the chapter took home the RIMS 2022 Chapter of the Year Award at RISKWORLD. [3:46] She is Tamieka Weeks and I am so thrilled to finally get her on RIMScast to talk about her career journey, her work at Southwire, and what it was like to lead the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. [3:59] We will also talk about how Tamieka helps drive a culture of safety at Southwire, in the spirit of National Electrical Safety Month, coming up in May. [4:08] Interview! Tamieka Weeks, welcome to RIMScast! [4:31] Tamieka Weeks started as a claims adjuster with a finance degree. Her career has been so different from many. Tamieka hopes all will take their journey for what it's worth and be proud of their accomplishments. [5:08] When someone approaches you with an opportunity, say Yes! Don't turn it down. You never know what doors may open. As a former claims adjuster, and now the Director of Global Risk Management and Insurance, she wants to have a relationship with the claims adjusters. [5:45] In a file review, Tamieka wants to know the why behind an insurance policy. She purchases a policy with the intent of protecting Southwire's assets. [6:29] Southwire is about an hour west of Atlanta, in Carrollton, Georgia. It is the leading manufacturer of wiring cable. Southwire will celebrate 75 years in March of 2030. Southwire is excited about where it is today and is looking forward to continuing to grow globally. [7:13] Tamieka knows to expect the unexpected and be able to pivot. She never knows what may come up in a day. She is open. She knows she is there to support the organization. [7:38] Tamieka is a trusted advisor and a subject matter expert within the organization. She prides herself on ensuring that everyone knows that she is here to support them. [7:54] Southwire has 9,000 employees. In November 2024, Southwire launched a risk management SharePoint site. It goes into risk management insurance definitions and surety bonds definitions. It's all about sharing the knowledge of the industry. [8:26] The SharePoint site also provides the claims reporting. Tamieka educates the employees on what to do when an incident occurs. The first thing is to report the claim to the TPA. If they have any questions, they can contact Tamieka. Tamieka is also responsible for surety bonds. [9:16] There is a checklist for property claims and those are reported to Tamieka. The instructions for what needs to happen on a property claim are on the SharePoint site. It's important to notify Tamieka so she can report the property claim. [9:32] It's all about everyone being aware of what needs to happen about an event. [9:41] Tamieka has been with Southwire for almost 12 years. She helped build the risk culture at Southwire. It's been a fun ride, for sure! [9:53] Tamieka partnered with several team members to develop the SharePoint site. It's been exciting for the organization. It was launched by the IT department and several others. Tamieka had spoken with risk professionals throughout the industry about what they were launching. [10:33] The beauty of the risk industry is that we don't have to reinvent the wheel. It's all about what we can do to enhance their organization through process improvement. [11:00] When Tamieka started with Southwire, she was busy administering certificates of insurance. The SharePoint site streamlines everything in a central location. People can see their insurance limits, request what they need, and submit information to their insurance brokers. [11:45] Tamieka's risk team of about 5 people reports to the General Counsel department. [12:27] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! On April 24th, Riskonnect returns to deliver “Better Together: The Marriage of Insurable Risk and Business Continuity.” Nonmembers can use the code BETTER50 at checkout for complimentary registration. [12:44] Zurich's webinar, “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” was rescheduled and will be held on May 1st at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. [12:52] If you were already registered for the original date, you do not need to take any action: You are now registered for the May 1st session with Zurich about “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding.” [13:04] On May 22nd, webinars are back with GRC, a TÜV SÜD Company, and their newest session, “Asset Valuations in 2025: Managing Tariffs, Inflation, and Rising Insurance Scrutiny”. [13:20] On June 5th, Zywave joins us to discuss “Today's Escalating Risk Trajectory: What's the Cause and What's the Solution?” We'll find out on June 5th! [13:31] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/Webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [13:43] There was a brief extension for educational session submissions for RIMS Canada, which will be held from September 14th through the 17th in Calgary. The link is in this episode's show notes. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca and submit your session by April 24th. [14:00] Let's Return to Our Interview with Former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President Tamieka Weeks! [14:18] When Tamieka joined risk management, she loved it instantly because it's continually evolving. The market and your company are evolving and you have to be able to embrace the change. There are always new risks and emerging risks. [14:43] Once, cyber risk was new. Now the new risk we're talking about is AI. Who knows what new risk we will be talking about in the next nine months to a year? To be in the risk management industry, you have to love it to wake up each day not knowing what to expect. [15:16] Tamiela says the meaningful relationships that we establish from day to day, month to month, and year to year are truly amazing. The industry is amazing, as well, from Atlanta to global. She is excited about RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. [15:43] RISKWORLD 2025 will be held from May 4th through May 7th, in Chicago, Illinois. [15:47] May is also National Electrical Safety Awareness Month in the U.S. Southwire is always focused on safety, with monthly training for team members. They focus on team members from entering the facilities to exiting the facilities. Safety is number one. [16:28] Southwire's Environmental Health and Safety Department strives for safety. Southwire recently completed Lockout/Tagout training, a safety procedure for properly shutting off equipment to ensure that no one is accidentally injured if machinery is being serviced. [17:01] Tamieka says labeling is placed on Southwire wires and cables to ensure the customers are aware of how to use the products. Customers can also download information on the safe use of Southwire products. This is part of Southwire's Environmental Health and Safety efforts. [17:43] RIMS Plug! From Ryan Harris, upcoming Keynote on the Main Stage on May 6th at RISKWORLD 2025, “Greetings RIMS members and global risk professionals! I'm Ryan Harris, Champion of Super Bowl 50, best-selling author, and award-winning broadcaster. [18:02] “I'm thrilled to be your Main Stage Keynote for RISKWORLD 2025, where we will discuss the transformative five steps to building a championship team and leading to win! You can learn more about me and my story by listening to RIMScast. [18:18] ”And more than anything, make sure to register for RISKWORLD 2025 by visiting RIMS.org/riskworld. I'm so thrilled to see you and I'm looking forward to us building together so that you can reach your greatest success!” [18:33] Thank you, again, Ryan. We look forward to seeing you at RISKWORLD 2025 on May 6th. A link to Ryan's episode of RIMScast, #325, is in this episode's show notes. Get a preview of the Super Bowl Champion and remember to register for RISKWORLD 2025. [18:49] Let's Return to the Conclusion of Our Interview with Tamieka Weeks! [19:10] Tamieka describes practicing risk management in the greater Atlanta area. She says it's all about the people and the risk management community. Everybody just loves everybody! It's Southern hospitality. When she joined the Atlanta RIMS Chapter, it was very welcoming. [19:34] When Tamieka joined the board, the board members saw so much potential in her. They assured her she could do this. Tamieka says Atlanta is the land of opportunity. Tamieka joined the chapter in 2013. She became the first Black female President of the Atlanta Chapter. [20:38] Tamieka became Chapter President during COVID-19. Her thoughts were about what she could do to make the organization better and what she could do for succession planning. [20:59] Members were at home. Tamieka connected with the previous presidents and prior board members. No one was in person. Tamieka asked the previous officers for their notes. They were happy to talk and share ideas to make the chapter succeed. [22:02] That moment was more about the Chapter and less about Tamieka. Tamieka built committees and sent surveys. Tamieka wanted to hear what the members had to say. She gave the board and members a voice. It was a fun time, working to make the chapter better. [22:44] The feedback from past presidents was the foundation to win 2022 Chapter of the Year! Their ability and willingness to help Tamieka in her role made the RIMS Atlanta Chapter special. [23:33] The chapter had a virtual social hour with a mixologist. They had a virtual trivia game. They had a virtual mentor event. They raised money at a Virtual Aid Conference. They were creative in everything they did. They were able to connect with members in a challenging time. [24:20] The surveys were critical. They partnered with global RIMS to enhance their bylaws. The new bylaws permitted the board to meet virtually. They changed their chapter website. They made many improvements to the chapter's success. [24:58] In 2025, Tamieka received the Walter H. Buce Jr. Memorial Award which honors the insurance and risk management professional of the year in the RIMS Atlanta Chapter. Tamieka calls the award overwhelming. She is deeply honored. It means the world to her. [26:04] Tamieka's advice for young risk professionals: “Stay focused. When others see potential in you, listen to them. Don't shy away. Work hard. Set clear goals. Trust in yourself. Stay dedicated. Be persistent. Be intentional. Your path will eventually reveal itself. [29:29] “You're going to have people around you that are going to be your cheerleaders. Please find a mentor. They're going to support you along the way. In Atlanta, I would also say we have focused on bridging the gap of rising risk professionals and students entering the industry.” [27:08] “The RIMS Atlanta Chapter has embraced what we can do to help and support the young professionals who are focused on entering the industry soon. That's been a huge success for the RIMS Atlanta Chapter, as well.” [27:28] Tamieka Weeks, It's such a pleasure to see you again. I look forward to seeing you after this episode comes out, at RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. Tamieka is looking forward to seeing everyone, It's going to be a great RISKWORLD! [27:46] Special thanks again to former RIMS Atlanta Chapter President and Walter Buce Award Winner, Tamieka Weeks for joining us here on RIMScast! Learn more about her and the chapter's fantastic work through the link in this episode's show notes. Of course, visit AtlantaRIMS.org. [28:05] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [28:32] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [28:50] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [29:08] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [29:24] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [29:38] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [29:46] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe! Links: RISKWORLD 2025 — May 4‒7 | Register today! Download the RIMS Events app! Spencer's RISKWORLD Events — Register or Sponsor! RIMS Texas Regional 2025 — August 3‒5 | Advance registration rates now open. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Risk Management magazine RIMS Now The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center Spencer Educational Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Dates Submit a session to RIMS Canada 2025 — Final Deadline April 24. RIMS Atlanta Chapter RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars “Better Together: The Marriage of Insurable Risk and Business Continuity” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | April 24, 2025 “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” | Sponsored by Zurich | May 1, 2025 “Asset Valuations in 2025: Managing Tariffs, Inflation, and Rising Insurance Scrutiny” | Sponsored by GRC, a TÜV SÜD Company | May 22, 2025 “Today's Escalating Risk Trajectory: What's the Cause & What's the Solution?” | Sponsored by Zywave | June 5, 2025 Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: CBCP & RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Bootcamp: Mastering Business Continuity & Risk Management | May 19‒22, 2025 | In Collaboration with DRI International Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule “Managing Data for ERM” | June 12 | Instructor: Pat Saporito “Generative AI for Risk Management” | June 26 | Instructor: Pat Saporito See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “ERM, Retail, and Risk with Jeff Strege” “Risk and Leadership Patterns with Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris” (RISKWORLD 2025 Keynote) “Maintaining an Award-Winning ERM Program with Michael Zuraw” “RIMS Legislative Priorities in 2025 with Mark Prysock” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs” | Sponsored by Zurich (New!) “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” | Sponsored by Zurich “What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping” | Sponsored by Medcor “Risk Management in a Changing World: A Deep Dive into AXA's 2024 Future Risks Report” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips” | Sponsored by Alliant “RMIS Innovation with Archer” | Sponsored by Archer “Navigating Commercial Property Risks with Captives” | Sponsored by Zurich “Breaking Down Silos: AXA XL's New Approach to Casualty Insurance” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Weathering Today's Property Claims Management Challenges” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Storm Prep 2024: The Growing Impact of Convective Storms and Hail” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Kristen Peed! RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org. Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About our guest: Tamieka Weeks, Director, Global Risk Management & Insurance, Southwire Company, LLC Production and engineering provided by Podfly.
T&D Talk is a special series on the T&D World Line Life podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. For Part 1 of our new three-part series sponsored by Southwire, we are featuring the episode, “Empowering DEMCO: The Role of Southwire's Data Analytics in Grid Management.” It features two guests: Mark Phillips, chief engineering and operations officer for Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO), a member-owned, Louisiana-based electric cooperative and Ray Kasten, vice president of digital solutions for Southwire. Southwire's data analytics platform has become an indispensable tool for DEMCO, particularly for measuring and enhancing grid performance. By leveraging advanced analytics, DEMCO can gain insights into various aspects of grid operations, from identifying potential issues to optimizing performance. This proactive approach helps maintain a reliable and efficient grid, ensuring that customers receive uninterrupted service. To learn more about the episode, visit the T&D World podcast page.
T&D Talk is a special series on the T&D World Line Life podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. For Part 1 of our new three-part series sponsored by Southwire, we are featuring the episode, “Empowering DEMCO: The Role of Southwire's Data Analytics in Grid Management.” It features two guests: Mark Phillips, chief engineering and operations officer for Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO), a member-owned, Louisiana-based electric cooperative and Ray Kasten, vice president of digital solutions for Southwire. Southwire's data analytics platform has become an indispensable tool for DEMCO, particularly for measuring and enhancing grid performance. By leveraging advanced analytics, DEMCO can gain insights into various aspects of grid operations, from identifying potential issues to optimizing performance. This proactive approach helps maintain a reliable and efficient grid, ensuring that customers receive uninterrupted service. To learn more about the episode, visit the T&D World podcast page.
In episode 72 of The Power Element Podcast, Producer Paul speaks with, Charles Holcombe. Charles is the Director of Engineering, overhead systems and solutions at Southwire. Our conversation covers innovations, grid technologies, and industry trends. Thank you, Charles and the Southwire Team oht@southwire.comThis podcast is powered by: @sturgeon_electric & @myrgroupCheck out and support our Promotional Partners: @milwaukeetools @coeyewear @highvoltageindustries3080 @kleintools @buckingham_mfg @workingathlete @jelcosafety totalsafety.comSpecial Thank You @linemanmama @highvoltagecommando Ad music Provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beatsMay we all continue to guide and support those in need. Please continue the conversation about mental health and well-being within your community. Be your Brother's Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LINECO. Suicide and Crisis and Lifeline Dial 988.
What do Abraham Lincoln, children's literacy and the Chicago Bears have to do with manufacturing? In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlights news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about trends in U.S. automotive aftermarket; an Illinois law providing tax incentives to quantum technology companies; and a California rule with incentives for manufacturers to shift from gas to electric boilers & heaters. Also learn about achievements by Endress+Hauser, Southwire and E Tech Group, and why Abraham Lincoln is in the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame. As always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day. Resources from this episode: NVIDIA & Rockwell Automation Collaborate to Increase AI in Manufacturing. “Automation Chat" wins 3rd consecutive “Best Podcast” award. Learn more here. To subscribe to our 4 print magazines (Feb., May, July and Oct.), e-mail Anna Hicks at ahicks@endeavorbusinessmedia.com. Subscribe to our 4 digital magazines at http://rok.auto/thejournal-subscribe. Please leave us a 5-star rating and a review — we sincerely appreciate it. “Automation Chat" is brought to you by The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine. ** Named “Best Podcast” 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence.
Ever wondered why EMT conduit is the unsung hero of data cabling? Chuck Bowser, RCDD, is here to shine a light on the critical role of proper conduit installation in protecting your data cabling infrastructure. With an engaging walk-through of fitting new drops into my podcast studio, I'll demonstrate why getting the intricacies of stub ups and stub outs right is a game changer for project managers and designers alike. We delve into the depths of the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), unraveling the standards that spell out the difference between a job done and a job done well.Getting your head around the often-confusing terms found in the codebook can feel like learning a new language. That's where I step in, decoding the "shoulds" and "shalls" of industry standards, and guiding you through selecting the perfect conduit size for your project. Explore the vital importance of conduit fill ratios and how mastering this aspect ensures smooth future additions to your cabling systems. And if you think you've got it all figured out, wait until you hear the insider tips from the Southwire app that can help you stay on top of code compliance with ease.Finally, we unwrap the best practices for conduit installation, a cornerstone for any stellar telecommunications project. From managing those tricky additional bends to keeping your conduits pristine for future use, I cover it all, including the dos and don'ts for workbox placement. The nitty-gritty details of proper workbox and conduit placement are crucial for not only efficiency but also for safety. So, whether you're stringing cable through the rafters or planning your next tech upgrade, tune in for an episode that equips you with the knowledge to build a rock-solid telecommunication foundation. Cheers to making informed choices in the world of telecom—your listening journey into conduit expertise starts here!Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD
In this episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Andrea Aranguren, the visionary CEO of MineHub. Our conversation delved deep into the transformative journey of digitising the commodities supply chain, offering invaluable insights for industry professionals.Andrea, with her rich experience in operations and logistics, co-founded Waybridge to digitise the physical commodities market. The recent merge with MineHub, positioning her as CEO, has set a new trajectory in the industry. Our discussion centred on the synergy of MineHub and Waybridge, emphasising the complementary nature of their platforms and their collective impact on streamlining trade management for refined copper and aluminium markets.A pivotal theme of our chat was the evolving landscape of supply chains. Andrea's observations on the shift from traditional, paper-based operations to digital platforms highlighted a substantial change, primarily driven by the need for efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in today's dynamic business environment.We also touched upon the challenges and strategies in overcoming resistance to change in the industry. Andrea shared success stories, like that of Codelco and Southwire, demonstrating the tangible benefits of digital integration in supply chain management. These stories are testaments to the potential savings in working capital and operational efficiencies achievable through digital platforms.Moreover, we explored the critical role of sustainability in supply chain management. Andrea detailed how MineHub enables businesses to track their environmental footprint, aligning with the growing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in global trade.As we wrapped up our conversation, Andrea offered her foresight into the future of digitisation in the commodities sector, predicting further consolidation and expansion of digital solutions across various markets.For those keen to dive deeper into this fascinating world of digital supply chain transformation, visit MineHub.com for more insights. And as always, stay tuned for more episodes where we unravel the intricacies of digital supply chains and check out this episode on YouTube!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Krishna Kumar Christophe Kottelat Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Joël VANDI Luis Olavarria And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Digital Supply Chain episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.
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For our latest episode of T&D Talk, a special series on the T&D World Line Life podcast channel, we are focusing on the installation of high-voltage transmission lines. Our guest is Randy Denmon, director of high-voltage services for Southwire. He has been in the industry for 25 years and is responsible for the safe, quality installation of 69 kV through 500 kV underground transmission projects. For more information, visit Southwire's website or T&D World's website.
For our latest episode of T&D Talk, a special series on the T&D World Line Life podcast channel, we are focusing on the installation of high-voltage transmission lines. Our guest is Randy Denmon, director of high-voltage services for Southwire. He has been in the industry for 25 years and is responsible for the safe, quality installation of 69 kV through 500 kV underground transmission projects. For more information, visit Southwire's website or T&D World's website.
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let's Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com.In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI folks.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let's Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com.In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI folks.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.
Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let's Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com.In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI folks.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.
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Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, as he answers more questions from the Let's Ask Paul Portal over at www.PaulAbernathy.com.In this episode, Paul will tackle the questions submitted by a listener. The topic covered in this episode is about nonmetallic-sheathed cable. We will discuss myths and detailed facts about the use of NM Cable and some of the rules associated with it. This is a must for you RESI folks.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.
T&D Talk is a new special series on our Line Life Podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. For our second episode in our T&D Talk podcast series, Ray Kasten, vice president, digital solutions, for Southwire, focuses on digital grid resiliency assessments. With lower O&M dollars and more customers working from home, utilities can conduct a 30-day assessment to measure the health of their network, identify areas of improvement with the highest ROI and improve reliability and resiliency with limited dollars. For more information, visit www.southwire.com.
T&D Talk is a new special series on our Line Life Podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. For our second episode in our T&D Talk podcast series, Ray Kasten, vice president, digital solutions, for Southwire, focuses on digital grid resiliency assessments. With lower O&M dollars and more customers working from home, utilities can conduct a 30-day assessment to measure the health of their network, identify areas of improvement with the highest ROI and improve reliability and resiliency with limited dollars. For more information, visit www.southwire.com.
In an increasingly digitized world, many supply chain stakeholders still rely on analog tools, posing a risk to global linkages. MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MHUB | OTCQB: MHUBF) is looking to change that. In this exclusive interview with Global One Media, President & COO Andrea Aranguren unveils how the company is bringing digital solutions that will revolutionize this $11 trillion global industry.MineHub Technologies develops enterprise applications that allow various stakeholders in a commodity supply chain—such as sellers, buyers, and financiers—to centralize information between them, ensuring that data is accurate and in real-time. MineHub's digital platforms offer a way for stakeholders to reduce costs, reduce transaction cycle times, mitigate supply chain risks, and prevent fraud. The company already welcomed over 100 enterprises into the platform, including BHP, Sumitomo, Southwire, and Codelco, and is eager to bring more businesses into its digital ecosystem.For more information, visit: https://minehub.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pnX_XbJPSoAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1
“It's all about taking meaningful steps in the right direction and embracing failure along the way.” Alex Bunda, Director of Innovation of Southwire Spark, shares the importance of staying up to date on future innovations and the need for adoption to stay competitive. Tune in to learn about Southwire's Spark Lab and how NECA contractors can benefit from this amazing resource. Listen to future disruptions that are on the horizon and how they will impact the electrical contracting industry.
T&D Talk is a new special series on our Line Life Podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. Episode 1 focuses on the cable rejuvenation process by Southwire Cable Rejuvenation Services, formerly Novinium Underground. It features Wayne Chatterton, director of strategy for the services industry and James Steele, director of engineering, for Southwire. For more information, visit www.southwire.com.
T&D Talk is a new special series on our Line Life Podcast channel. For each episode, companies can share their stories about how they are supporting the electric utility industry. Through their tools, technologies, products and services, they are helping lineworkers and fieldworkers improve their productivity and safety. Episode 1 focuses on the cable rejuvenation process by Southwire Cable Rejuvenation Services, formerly Novinium Underground. It features Wayne Chatterton, director of strategy for the services industry and James Steele, director of engineering, for Southwire. For more information, visit www.southwire.com.
Companies are stepping back to take a long-term look at their business plans. Meeting annual and quarterly targets is being balanced with new ideas for long-term strategic plans. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Christy Wright about the commitment that Southwire has made to its community and environment. Topics of discussion include offering better terms, Southwire's Supplier Sustainability Program, greenhouse gas goals, and sustainable cash investments.
Our guest this month is Kathleen Edge, EVP of Operations at Southwire. Hear Kathleen discuss how working in accounting led her into manufacturing, which led to her drive to promote safety within her organization. Kathy also shares her take on Work/Life Ratio, as opposed to Work/Life Balance, and her thoughts on community and family. Listen to other episodes of Hear Her Story here: https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/hear-her-story-podcast
In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes to Atlantic Station to explore Derek Automotive, new EV experience center, with founder Derek Bailey. Then, Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman joins the show and Tim presents Southwire with an Energy Matters Award.
Call to Action: LIsteners, reach out and connect to Hunter Horton to learn and sharpen each other as professionals and discuss how to live out our faith, what the Bible says, or any life questions you would have. We want to continue in our lives to emulate the life of Jesus, the ultimate Man. Email any questions about the show to Jim at Info@MenBuildMen.com. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and all major platforms, hit that five-star review, subscribe, share it, and help get this word out and look for the next episode. See our Website: MenBuildMen.comEmail: Info@MenBuildMen.com Marks of a Man on Facebook Jim Nicklas on Instagram - @Man_podcast West Georgia Campus Outreach HunterHorton@Comcast.net Hunter Horton on Facebook: Hunter.Horton.94 Hunter Horton on Instagram: Hunter_Horton Hunter Horton on LinkedIn: Hunter Horton Hunter cell: (770) 633-4043 Hunter Horton was born and raised by his parents, along with a younger brother, in Cartersville Georgia. Hunter lives in Cartersville with his wife and two sons and a third son is on the way.Hunter attended a church youth group. In seventh grade, he went on a youth trip with his friends and all of them were “giving their life to the Lord” so Hunter did, too. He thought he was saved from that point on, but now he sees that he wasn't. In middle school and high school, Hunter walked a path of destruction, drinking, and having unhealthy relationships. After surgeries for sports injuries, he got addicted to pain pills and sold narcotics.Hunter talks about the solid upbringing in faith and church attendance that his parents gave him. But in eighth grade, he got into a relationship and started partaking in unhealthy things that were not honoring God. Looking back, he had no conviction of faith. He had just said the words at a youth camp, following his friends.In 11th grade, Hunter suffered a broken kneecap playing in the first baseball game of the year and had surgery for it. It crushed him. Right after the surgery, Hunter got addicted to pain pills. After a year of physical recovery, Hunter went back to play baseball in his senior year. Over four years, he had elbow surgery, four knee surgeries, and ankle reconstruction. When Hunter was in an unhealthy relationship starting in eighth grade, he stayed away from home as much as possible. He hid his relationship from his parents. If his parents had found out, he says he would have been embarrassed, but that exposure would have corrected his behavior quickly.Hunter shares how his addiction to pain pills occurred. He had broken up from his relationship, he had had multiple sports injuries, preventing him from fulfilling his childhood dream of a sports career, and pain pills gave him a momentary escape from reality.After high school, Hunter received a full baseball scholarship from Shorter University in Rome, Georgia. In the first month of Fall practice in 2011, Hunter blew out his other kneecap.When Hunter was injured, he told his coach that with his history of surgeries, he couldn't play anymore. Hunter finished the school year and then transferred to Georgia Highlands and lived at home. After two years, he got an associate's degree and transferred to West Georgia.Hunter talks about getting saved. When he transferred from Shorter to Georgia Highlands, a friend of his came over and invited him to a Campus Outreach event through Georgetown College in Kentucky. There he heard the gospel again. As Hunter was sitting in church, a pastor shared Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” (KJV) Until then, Hunter had thought that if his good works outweighed his bad works, he was good to go. When he heard that scripture and remembered Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (KJV), in the blink of an eye, Hunter felt the Lord pluck him out of darkness and place him into the light. That changed his entire perspective on life. Hunter found that West Georgia had a Campus Outreach, the same program that his friend had invited him to in Kentucky. Hunter transferred to West Georgia. He found a great ministry and a lot of friends that he still has. He entered the business administration program for a bachelor's degree. He was in that program for two years and it was pivotal in setting him up for his career.Hunter tells of his father's history as a sales executive for a company that erected steel structures for billboards, and how he started a company for that. Hunter tells how he decided to go into sales after hearing a guest lecturer at college speak about a career in sales. He liked the billboard business but instead of selling steel like his father, he chose to get into the ad space side of the business.Hunter tells how he started selling his pain pills in college. A player approached him who knew somebody who would buy them at a price per pill. He did this for a few months, raising the price when he was selling out. He cared more about how much he could get per pill than he did about taking the pills. Finally, his doctor refused to prescribe more. He walked away from selling and that was about the time he moved back home with his parents. Hunter feels the Lord had already started to work in his life and remove the incentive for him to be selling pills.Hunter thinks that his “sales” experience with the pills may have helped him to succeed in sales. As Hunter was considering a sales career, he discussed it with his mom and dad. After he had gotten saved, he started to appreciate who they were and what they did for him. His Heavenly Father's influence on him had a huge impact on his relationship with his parents. Hunter graduated in May 2016 and took a job at Southwire in Carrollton. That summer, Hunter's dad passed away. Hunter moved back home again to help his mom run the several businesses his dad had left behind. After six months, he wanted to go back to Carrollton, but the opportunity was gone. His dad's friend Josh, in Cartersville, who ran a billboard company, renamed his company Horton Outdoor in honor of Hunter's father and allowed Hunter to get into adspace sales in the billboard industry with him. Hunter's first job at Horton Outdoor was Account Executive, cold-calling on customers. Hunter describes the subliminal effect of billboards. McDonald's does 98% of its advertising on billboards. You know when the McRib is back because you see it on a billboard.Hunter tells how “playing dumb” as a new sales executive got him in the door with decision-makers at first. When he had more experience, he used a hook to capture attention, asking the business owner if their advertising dollars were providing the results they had expected. Then he asked for a little bit of time to show how he could help them. He wanted to get the owner to sit with him and see eye-to-eye. Hunter says sales is about relationships, not products or services. The biggest thing that helped Hunter right out of the gate was being told “No.” On his first day of cold-calling, he got told “No,” every time. That night he was wondering if that was how he wanted to spend his life. Being told “No” is not fun, but it made him pivot and think. Over time, that has helped in many ways besides sales, including his relationships. Hunter believes being told “No” helps us mentally in a way that the Lord uses for good. we need to be told “No” way more often. When Hunter's parents had told him “No,” he would disobey and do it anyway. It doesn't work that way in the “real world”!Jim and Hunter unpack the “real world” to mean accepting adult responsibility for your actions and life. When you become a man, things affect you differently than when you're a boy. After getting told “No” all day, the next morning, he decided that he would do this job for three months, the best that he could, getting after it as hard as he could, calling on as many people as he could, and see if he could make a career of it. If not, he would pivot to do something else. With persistence and discipline, slowly but surely, there were a lot more yeses than there were noes. Sales is a numbers game. Every person can't tell you “No.” Early on in his career, Hunter wanted to do everything “Hunter's way.” It wasn't working for him, so he called on a list of men his father had known; business partners, customers, and as many people in the billboard space that could advise him with their decades of experience. After a week or two of talking to all his dad's associates, Hunter felt ready to go forward. Hunter recalls two traits that his new mentors exemplified. They shared instructions and set an example. Every one of them shared instructions in humility, admitting where they had gotten it wrong. Every one of them listened to Hunter and asked him questions to understand his need.Hunter talks about meeting his wife right after his dad passed away. They started as friends and got into a relationship at the time Hunter got into the billboard industry. She encouraged him, listened to him, and gave him advice that he didn't want to hear at times. She was the most helpful thing in Hunter's life as he was learning more about what it meant to be a Christian, to mourn and grieve the loss of his father, and to face his responsibilities. They weren't married yet but she was a huge helper to him. In the summer of 2017, Hunter proposed to her and they got married in January 2018. Their third child is expected in January along with their fifth anniversary. She provides the platform for Hunter to be able to go out and do his work well.Jim acknowledges being a Godly stay-at-home mother as the most difficult job in the world and as the hardest-working humans that have walked the planet.Hunter shares how he developed resilience and did not quit. He decided early that he wanted experience to be his teacher. He learned to sell through cold-calling and sending hand-written letters to businesspeople. Jim remarks that hand-written letters are missing from today's society. Hunter knew that to get the success that other people weren't getting, he need to do things that other people weren't doing. He shares some examples of tactics he used to make contact with business owners. Jim comments on Hunter's creativity and determination to devise and try new methodologies and asks how that confidence applied to his marriage and parenting. Hunter quickly realized in marriage and as a father that he had a lot of room to grow. He got married after about a year in the industry and he had seen a lot of success from the techniques he was using. His ego told him he had marriage figured out, too. After several arguments early in his marriage, he realized he had to do something different for it to work. It was the same for parenting. He knew he was wrong in his first approach and he credits conviction from the Lord for setting a new direction for him. Listening to his wife, hearing God's word, spending time in prayer, and listening to people of faith helped Hunter. He prays all the time that the Lord would convict him and bring him to his knees so that he can be a better husband and father.The biggest development in Hunter's career came in October of 2021 when his boss sold the company to Trailhead Media. Hunter had to decide if he was going to stay with the larger company and go from an inventory of 600 billboards to 5,000 billboards, including travel to the Carolinas. It would have meant more money and less time at home. He chose to be a Godly husband and father. He decided to stay at home with his family, take a leap of faith, and start a business. He reveals the conversations he had with his wife about it. She told him over and over that she trusts him and knows he will make the right decision. He spent a lot of time in prayer and seeking wise counsel. Hunter talked to Jim about it and other friends and businessmen. The more conversations he had, and even feeling that the Lord would support him in either decision, he realized that this was the time of his life when he would have the best opportunity to start a business. It's going on a year, and Hunter says it's going well.Hunter has learned some lessons in entrepreneurship. The hardest thing has been turning from a sales executive to running a business. He quickly realized that there was so much more to a business than he ever imagined. For the first couple of months, all he did was learn. He wanted to be out making money, but he couldn't do that effectively or successfully until he learned the key parts of running a business. The paperwork is hard, but what has been easy is the selling he has been taught to do over the previous five years. His growth and development along the way have prepared him for where he is now. Hunter encourages the listeners who are salesmen to be disciplined and stay persistent. Stay true to who you are and do the same thing over and over until you get to the point where you may have to change it. Instead of giving up at the first hard thing, give yourself a commitment to do it as hard as you can for three months to see if you succeed. You'll be able to tell in that time if you're cut out for this or need to pivot to a different career. Jim directs the conversation to the family. Hunter talks about discipline, Growing up, Hunter was spanked and slapped a lot because his behavior was incorrect. He learned what was wrong and right. Now, Hunter does not see many fathers discipline their children. He doesn't see nearly as many fathers present in their families as when he grew up. That's the biggest decline he has seen and he sees that sets up children for failure.Jim agrees that the presence of a man changes the behavior of a boy.In the time leading up to getting engaged, and then married, Hunter spent a lot of time thinking back on how his father was as a husband, and he read a lot of scripture on what it is to be a husband. Anytime today that Hunter has any questions about what it means to be a Godly husband, he goes to the scriptures. He remembers how his dad led his mom in a Godly way. He talked with other men who are examples. Jim and Hunter discuss what methodologies they saw in their dads that they affirm for their work as husbands. Hunter noticed that his father and mother always communicated well with each other. Applying it to his marriage, Hunter will often ask his wife what is he doing well in their marriage and what is he doing poorly; what are some ways in which he can be a better husband and a better father; and ways in which he can grow in who he is. He feels that if he can ask questions to open up communications in their marriage, they will thrive. He says that husbands and wives don't communicate enough. Jim affirms Hunter's practice of asking his wife what he does well in their marriage, so he can continue to honor his wife with those things. Jim asks Hunter to share one or two things he is doing well in his marriage that he would like to pass on to the audience. Hunter talks about providing, not just financially so his wife can stay home with their children, but providing conversations at the dinner table, prayer together before bed, times of entertainment and exercise, and different things to do as a family. He is always asking himself how the family can intentionally interact with one another to strengthen their marriage and family. It can be going out to eat, playing at the playground, playing tag in the yard, and spending time together in prayer. Hunter intentionally spends one-on-one time with his boys. His older son can have a conversation with him and that has allowed Hunter to have a better understanding of how his son views the family and the world. Hunter tells how his faith in the Bible affects the way he is as a husband and father. The biggest way is having a Godly community around the couple and family, his faith in Jesus Christ, and what He has done in Hunter's life. Godly community influences their marriage and family. Prayer, reading God's word, and Bible studies are very helpful, but surrounding yourselves with Godly people who can pray over you and encourage you is the best influence. Hunter suggests how listeners can begin some of the disciplines he practices. If you are hesitant to commit to something time-consuming, start by singing worship music alone in your car. That discipline, over time, will flow into other spiritual disciplines.Hunter would want people to remember what marks him as a man by the way he loves his wife and boys. He wants people to say Hunter Horton was a Godly husband and a Godly father. Look at his marriage and look at his boys. He also wants to be marked as someone who is humble and doesn't want any credit but can do much for the Kingdom of God and the community he lives in without any recognition or praise. He admits that's his biggest struggle so he is working on it. He credits all his success to God. Jim thanks Hunter for making himself transparent on this podcast and sharing his inspiring example.
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Harvard Business School Professor, author of the book Purpose + Profits, How Business Can Lift Up the World. Some of the highlights include: 1. Why this book and why now? 2. His personal journey to ‘purpose'. 3. Is this book an extension of his earlier work around white-collar crime and anti-corruption compliance. 4. What trends bring together both business goals and broader societal goals? 5. How did technology and social media help this change? 6. What is the role of Gen Xers and Millennials? 7. How can or should a company data analytics into this change? 8. What are the 6 archetypes of value creation? 9. What is the Southwire “12 for Life” story? 10. Why did your student's attempt to replicate it fail and what lessons did you draw from that failure. Resources George Serafeim at the Harvard School of Business George Serafeim on Linkedin Purpose + Profits on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Randy discusses Seoul Semiconductor's victory over a patent troll, LEDucation publishes their conference schedule, Southwire has acquired Topaz Lighting, NEMA welcomes creation of Congressional Electrification Caucus, and Green Creative launches the REFINE MR Lamp series.
As 2021 winds down, we're re-sharing our top episodes of the year. This is my chat with my buddy Steve at Southwire about termination and grounding of VFD cables. And be sure to follow us, and rate us and give us a review — it really helps, and we appreciate it. Now enjoy this #4 episode of 2021! Host Theresa Houck, Executive Editor of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, talks with Steve Wetzel, Senior Product Engineer with Southwire Co., about terminating and grounding variable-frequency drive (VFD) cables. Learn why cable termination is so important, why cables often are terminated incorrectly, and how to achieve proper termination. Discover the best way to terminate a VFD cable's shield and ground wires, and how to terminate VFD cable coming into and going out of intermediate termination boxes such as quick disconnects. And find out one concept Steve wishes all users understood about VFD cables. And of course, you get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day. Additional resources: Podcast: “How VFD Cable Really Affects Motor Performance” on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. White Paper: “All About VFD Cables.” Southwire Company. Video of this podcast chat is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/0kkInWUQczg.
Sustainability is an area a lot of organizations and people are talking about. In this second episode of our 2-part special, we talk about the new way organizations must think about work, how they must adjust to meet the needs of a new workplace, and what that may mean for industries across the board. Igor, Southwire, Somfy, and NTT join me in this virtual roundtable to talk about the new trends of hybrid work and how organizations are adjusting to being more flexible and mindful to support their workforce. Check out these resources to learn more: 1st part of special: https://soundcloud.com/ciscoinsiderseries/special-smart-buildings-and-the-trusted-workplace Powering the next-generation smart building with Cisco Catalyst 9000: cs.co/9008y43Qa Igor's 4 Ways Smart Building Technology Creates Sustainable Environments: https://www.igor-tech.com/news-and-insights/white-papers/4-ways-smart-building-technology-creates-sustainable-environments-whitepaper
In this special edition of the Insider Series, we hear from Cisco partners who have taken steps to be more eco-friendly and sustainable. We hear what inspires ASHRAE, Southwire, Igor, and NTT to create a workplace that is centered around people and how they connect to each other with seamless, secure, and smart technology. Part 2 is coming soon - be on the lookout! If you'd like to learn more, please visit: http://cs.co/9008y43Qa southwirespark.com igor-tech.com
“You have got to have a strategy from the top down and leave no stone unturned.” Russ King, Director of Contractor Solutions at Southwire, shares the importance of research and development and how implementing a culture of curiosity can be beneficial for contractors. Listen to Southwire's latest innovations and tools that help keep our electrical contractors safe and efficient on the jobsite.
I met our next guest, Sandra Mercer, at the end of 2019 when she applied for a Nana Grant to help with child care for her three little boys. Sandra was a 4.0 computer science student at West Georgia Technical College and a single mother. She worked as a computer science tutor and supported her family on an internship at Southwire, a manufacturing company in metro-Atlanta. Sandra graduated from the Nana Grants program earlier this year, but before she left us, I wanted to get her in the studio to share her story. Sandra has what her boss and professional mentor calls “want to.” When she wants something, she gets it. And her enthusiasm and drive are contagious. You can't leave a conversation with Sandra without feeling a little of her “want to” has rubbed off on you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mthrproject/support
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Spenser Villwock talks with Bill Fowler, Senior Instructor & Manager of Industry Partnerships at Southwire. They discuss growing up in a rural farming community, creative problem solving, innovation, lifelong learning, giving back, and inspiring others. Bill shares about his grandfather's philosophy of "listening to people that have been down the road" as a way to gain understanding, empathy, and deepen relationships. He talks about the inspiring 12 for Life program (http://www.12forlife.com/) and how it has changed thousands of lives and given them the opportunity to better their lives, businesses, and communities. Prepare to be inspired. You're going to gain a lot of insights on this one. #WeAreIEC
It's a Friday the 13th reference, get it? Holiday Cyber Attacks expected to increase by 20%. NGINX co-founders arrested. Microsoft warms of Gallium Threat on Telcos worldwide. Maze ransomware demands $6 million from Southwire and another Ransomware will now publish victims data if not paid.
“8 Proven Steps for Optimizing Your Manufacturing Plant Tour Approach” The Today in Manufacturing Series Sponsored by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Learn more: https://www.TodayInManufacturing.com Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 173 Episode 173 features Kisha Jones from Southwire. Kisha understands that the right people are the most important asset for any company, and she is passionate about all things that make a company and a candidate connect. Her passion for connecting people with incredible opportunities started 20 years ago and Southwire Company allows her a platform to continue to fuel this passion as their Director of Talent Acquisition. Kisha has championed for Southwire Company, a diversified industrial electrical company, for 3 years supporting the talent brand, hourly and salaried staffing, internship and coop programs, and new employee orientation. Kisha is a proud graduate of South Carolina State University and holds a Master’s degree in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University. Learn more about Southwire: https://www.southwire.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/ Connect with Kisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishajones/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8 eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog APICS Atlanta: www.APICSAtlanta.org Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jason Moss. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-173
On this week’s episode, hosts Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace welcome Kathy Jo Van, who recently retired as Sr. vice President of Southwire and is a 2018 NAED Women in Industry Trailblazer award winner. Ms. Van talks about her adventures in manufacturing, gives sound advice on finding mentors (yes, plural!) and why it's important to "check your woman card at the door." For more, visit wampodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s episode, hosts Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace welcome Kathy Jo Van, who recently retired as Sr. vice President of Southwire and is a 2018 NAED Women in Industry Trailblazer award winner. Ms. Van talks about her adventures in manufacturing, gives sound advice on finding mentors (yes, plural!) and why it's important to "check your woman card at the door." For more, visit wampodcast.com
The #LittleVoice inside our head is powerful! In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:04) titled "THE LITTLE VOICE" we shed light on the vital importance of controlling that inner narrative. Today's Special Guest (13:00) is Drama Researcher, Global Thought Leader, & NY Times Best-Selling Author, Cy Wakeman. During her thoughtful interview, Cy discusses the strategies for Leading with #NoEGO, Cutting Drama from the Workplace, Advice for Family Owned Businesses, and to "Stop Believing Everything You Think!" I promise you, you will love this episode & her #dramafree approach to LIFE...ENJOY! “Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” – Lisa M. Hayes Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Follow Cy on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyWakeman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman YouTube https://www.youtube.com/cywakeman Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool and Thomas & Betts
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Referral Network and Loud Security Increases Revenue via Technology on Business Development Network Leadership as Business Development Jason Moss, CEO Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) Jason met a defining moment for the survival of his company by challenging his clients to grow his business. While a regional sales representative for a 3D CAD software company, Jason discovered that most manufacturers served a very small segment of the overall manufacturing space. Jason realized if the industry leaders would create strategic alliances the entire manufacturing community could benefit. In 2008 founded the Networking MFG, an association with the mission of connecting, educating, and promoting manufacturing companies throughout Georgia. In 2011 the organization became the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), and has grown to six chapters throughout the state, with over 250 members. The GMA staff and Chapter Directors coordinate plant tours educational workshops, and networking events for members to share and learn best business practices from their peers. This year plant tours include world class manufacturers including Fortune 500 printing company RR Donnelly, Clorox, KIA, Olympic Steel, Savannah Bee, Southwire, and Yamaha. Ending Recap & Remarks GMA will also hold its 4th annual conference and exhibition summit highlighting the people, plants and products that help create a more vibrant manufacturing environment in Georgia on October 25th at the Cobb Galleria. This year's theme will highlight Georgia's aerospace industry. If interested in acquiring a Georgia Manufacturing Alliance membership Directory, it is available on GMA website www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com and on Amazon, where it is listed as a "Best Seller". Topics Discussed: Other resources that have been developed by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance include: • The “Buy from Georgia Month Proclamation” – Industry leaders from across the state join GMA Members and Governor Deal at the State Capitol to recognize the importance of Georgia Made Products. • The Georgia Manufacturing Directory – A desktop and online listing of GMA members that manufacture and provide services to the manufacturing community. • BuyFromGeorgia.com – This website highlights over 800 products that are made in Georgia and can be bought on Amazon. • GaManufacturingJobs.com -- This job board helps connect manufacturers with quality employees that are seeking jobs in the manufacturing industry. • GeorgiaManufacturingCalendar.com -- This website was developed to help other industry associations share their events with manufacturing professionals across the state. Connect with: Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA): https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com Jason Moss on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss Controlling Innovation is Business Development Innovation can be severely detrimental for companies. Uber disrupted the taxi industry. Netflix disrupted Blockbusters. Randy Sneed, Director of Sales for Loud Security, explains how Loud has grown by embracing home and commercial safety and automation technology. Randy Sneed, Director of Sales Loud Security Randy is a professional business developer in the residential and commercial real estate industry. • Went to an American high school in England to learn to speak American • Graduated with a degree in Journalism • How did you get involved in the property security industry? • What BD strategies did you employ? • What lessons learned previously & with Loud? • Talk about your publication, ABCs of Electronic Sales Locally owned and operated, LOUD Security has been one of Atlanta's leading security and life safety companies for two decades. Over the years we have established a growing base of customers with organic sales and mergers, to include customers in over fifteen states. A regional commercial & residential security firm doing business i...
This week on the podcast, we continue our series “Lessons from the Top” where we talk with C-suite executives about what it takes to succeed at the highest levels in complex organizations. On this episode we have a rich conversation with Burt Fealing, the general counsel at Southwire, about the evolution of the legal function, how to become a trusted advisor to your CEO, and the best practices for leading and inspiring your team. On the Rant/Rave/Review segment, I encourage all of us to exercise our basic civic obligations to enact positive social change.
CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE! It's what everyone's talking about, but how is it implemented into your business? In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:51) titled "CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, PROGRESS IS NOT!" we tackle this monster concept with the help of lessons learned from our recent meeting with former Navy Seal Officer, Jocko Willink. We give our views on the importance of "explaining the WHY" and "owning the process." Today's Special Guest (13:55) is Pittsburgh City Mayor, Bill Peduto. During his wide ranging interview, the Mayor discusses how his leadership approach has changed since he took office, the city's vast changes throughout his tenure, where he sees in Pittsburgh in 5 years and his internal leadership philosophy...ENJOY! “I want to be someone that was known for bringing faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need” – Tim Tebow Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts
We have been asked repeatedly over the course of the past two years by industry peers about our strategic vision for NECA here in Western PA. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:00) titled "ONE PLAN" we lift the veil and discuss the strategic planning process that we've utilized to spearhead our success. Our Special Guest (20:26) for today's episode is R. Jeffrey Kimball, a Strategic Growth Expert who tackles questions on his current role as a Business Growth Consultant, the uniqueness of working with NECA Chapters, the importance of working with a true Third Party Facilitator, & our Question of the Day about his personal leadership philosophy & mission statement. ENJOY! “Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett Contact R. Jeffrey Kimball at (814) 244-4916 / rjeffreykimball@gmail.com Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts
Patent claims can be invalid if a prior art reference teaches almost all the claimed features and any missing features must “necessarily” be present when you follow the Prior art teachings. In this IPR PTABCast Craige explains how Southwire’s industry-changing process patent defeated the inherence attack but succumbed to the “obviousness” attack.
I think you all will find REAL value in this episode. Honored to have The NEXT Academy Director, Dr. Michael Callanan as our first guest. As always he brought straight
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Transforming your organization for the Internet of Things era is no small feat. And according to Cisco’s research, only 26 percent of organizations can claim even one fully successful IoT initiative. But what are those successful companies doing right? In this podcast, Kevin Delaney, co-author of the Cisco research report Internet of Things: Challenges, Breakthroughs, and Best Practices, speaks with some leading lights in the technology world about their IoT successes and challenges: Bob Bennett, chief innovation officer for Kansas City, Mo.; Guy Brassard, CIO of Southwire, a leader cable manufacturer; Peter High, founder of Metis Strategy, an IT consulting firm; Nick Rockwell, chief technology officer of The New York Times; Michael Spandau, CIO of Fender Musical Instruments; and Zeus Karavala, founder of the IT consulting firm ZK Research.
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