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 integration2. Industry 4.0 is a journey, NOT a one-time project3. Visibility is the first step to transformation4. Context matters more than dataLinks:<a href="https://www.findleansolutions.com/lean-summit/">Lean Solutions 2026 Summit</a><a href="https://www.findleansolutions.com/">Lean Solutions Website</a><a href="https://realisepotential.com.au/">https://realisepotential.com.au/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:john@realisepotential.com.au">john@realisepotential.com.au</a>

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 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Learn in This Episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest John Broadbent break down what &lt;strong&gt;Industry 4.0 really means,&lt;/strong&gt; and why it’s not as complex or expensive as many think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how to &lt;strong&gt;start small&lt;/strong&gt;, connect existing systems, and use data more effectively to improve operations. The conversation highlights why Industry 4.0 is about &lt;strong&gt;integration, not technology&lt;/strong&gt;, and how even simple steps, like auditing spreadsheets or connecting one machine, can kickstart your transformation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Industry 4.0 isn’t about technology, it’s about integration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Industry 4.0 is a journey, NOT a one-time project&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Visibility is the first step to transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Context matters more than data&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.findleansolutions.com/lean-summit/"&gt;Lean Solutions 2026 Summit&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.findleansolutions.com/"&gt;Lean Solutions Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://realisepotential.com.au/"&gt;https://realisepotential.com.au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="mailto:john@realisepotential.com.au"&gt;john@realisepotential.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The Lean Solutions Podcast

Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)

Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)

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