In this episode, we are meeting another manufacturer: Parker Hannifin. Mike Cipicchio, Parker’s Drives Territory Manager for the Eastern USA, is joining us for this episode to give us a behind the scenes look at Parker Hannifin Guest: Mike Cipicchio, Parker Hannifin https://www.parker.com/ This podcast is produced by Radwell International http://ww…

Welcome to Ep 26 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we speak to Sud Bhatija, co-founder of Spot AI. Spot AI is a groundbreaking video intelligence company committed to being the easy button for video footage. Animated by the question “Why wouldn’t business owners who are used to looking at a $10 Amazon package on their front porch, also…

Welcome to Ep 25 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to get a bit more personal. I want to share with you a bit about Radwell International. We provide a lot of products, services and resources to many companies in just about any industry there is. For those who don’t know much about us or what we do, it can get confusing. N…

Welcome to Ep 24 of Radwell Automation Nation. In the previous 23 episodes of this podcast, we have shared a lot of information and had a variety of guests join us. We’ve introduced you to manufacturers. We’ve discussed topics relevant to the manufacturing industry with internal and external subject matter experts. We’ve discussed ways to solve ope…

Welcome to Ep 23 of Radwell Automation Nation. If you’re familiar with Radwell International, then you know that we provide industrial automation products and services for Manufacturers in just about any industry you can think of. We thought it might be interesting to record some episodes introducing our listeners to actual manufacturers. We’re cal…

With The Great Resignation and an ever-changing work landscape, it has become more and more challenging for manufacturers to attract the best people to their respective organizations. The challenges of filling job roles are numerous, and the struggle is real. Marketing can be a valuable tool in attracting top talent to a manufacturing business. In …

Welcome to Ep 21 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode, we are going to talk about something that recently came across my radar as an interesting topic. I spoke to Rob about it and we figured out listeners might find the topic interesting as well. So here we are. Our guest in this episode is Michael Bonto and our topic is aviation opportuni…

Rob and I were talking recently about the variety of products and service Radwell offers and it got me thinking. The basis of everything we do is to keep our customers operations running. We offer a ton of products and services with that one purpose in mind. One of those offerings is field service engineering. Field Service Engineering is when Radw…

Welcome to Ep 19 of Radwell Automation Nation. In this episode we have a special guest connecting with us all the way from Poland. Our guest is Marcin Krzączkowski, founder of Automa.Net. He will introduce us to some market insights and supply chain insights gained from his platform. Automa.Net was started at the same time when many companies start…

Today’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. All those PLCs that are in use in an industrial automation environment may, at some point, need to be disposed of. Do you know the proper way to manage your manufacturing IT assets when it’s time to dispose of them? Joining us for today’s episode …

Today’s topic is definitely important in the business world and especially in the manufacturing world. We all use technology so frequently that it is now embedded in our work and home lives. But is it all too much sometimes? What’s the right balance between utilizing technology and actual human interaction? And how much technology is too much techn…

In today’s episode we speak to an industry expert about the digital struggles manufacturers may face and how to work through those struggles in order to make the internet work for a manufacturing operation. Our expert guest for this episode is Nigel T. Packer of PelaTis Online Ltd. Nigel is a Digital Customer Experience Trainer and Consultant. He i…

In this bonus podcast episode, we are taking a little detour from our normal format. Instead of discussing an industry relevant topic with one or two guest, I am going to be speaking to two special guests: 2021 Summer Marketing Interns, Keegan Teschko and Shannon Feeley. We’re going to get a behind the scenes look at their experiences working at Ra…

After graduation from high school, It’s time for real life decisions to be made. Many think that college is the inevitable path but trade school also offers career options. Though both college and trade school have their merits and their drawbacks, the real food for thought is whether a career in manufacturing might be the right move. The goal of b…

In this episode co-hosts Rob and Julie discuss what you need to know about Vendor Managed Inventory or VMI for short. What Is Vendor Managed Inventory? Vendor Managed Inventory is a supply chain agreement where vendors or suppliers manage, maintain, and optimize their inventory while it’s in the possession of a buyer. In other words, it’s an invent…

Are you just starting out with welding? Would you benefit from a few welding tips for beginners? If you answered yes to these questions, this episode is for you. Our guest is Jason Larsen. Jason is Director of Technical Business Development at Radwell International and works at our global headquarters in Willingboro, NJ. He is also a skilled techni…

We’ve all been there. You like your job and you work hard every day. But there are just some things that are so frustrating and you don’t quite know how to make them better. Maybe you speak to your manager or maybe you keep your mouth shut but either way, if the frustrations don’t get fixed, they will eventually take over. Instead of focusing on th…

In this episode Julie and Rob discuss different leadership styles and how they can impact people in the work place. Whether you are a plant manager or an office manager, understanding different leadership styles and how they affect other people is an important part of supervising. Let us help you navigate the world of leadership styles. Leadership …

Radwell International is an industrial automation company servicing manufacturing operations globally. The company stocks and sells new and surplus industrial automation, MRO, pneumatic, motion, electronic, hydraulic, HVAC and electrical control equipment for plant floor and facilities maintenance machinery. Radwell also has full component level re…

Radwell International offers onsite field engineering services as part of our extensive list of service offerings. During some of our onsite visits to manufacturing facilities, we are able to accomplish some big wins for our customers. In this episode, take a behind the scenes look at two field engineering service situations and how Radwell technic…

EPISODE NOTES: Have you ever wondered why some businesses are so visible in the community? There are many ways for businesses to increase their visibility but one of the best ways is by contributing to the community. This can be done with a good community relations plan for your business. In this episode Julie and Rob discuss how a community relati…

EPISODE NOTES: You wouldn’t think there would be much of a connection between Radwell and the music industry would you? Believe it or not, Radwell supports manufacturing in just about any industry you can think of, including the music industry. We have surplus stock for brands such as Sennheiser, Shure Brothers, Beringer, Harmon International and m…

In this episode, Howard Coleman of MCA Associates discusses the value of a Distribution Facility Operations Assessment. Included are the main objectives of an assessment, what an assessment IS and what it ISN’T and more practical and useful tips to review before taking action on an assessment. There is even a helpful offer to optimize your take-awa…

It is said that the average adult spends 35% of their waking hours at work. This adds up to approximately 13 entire years of life working. That is a significant chunk of time. Since we spend so much time at work, it’s important to feel like we're valued. It seems like a simple topic and yet, so many workplaces fall short of creating an environment …

Is an automated inventory management system right for your operation? In this episode, learn about automated material handling and if it’s a good fit for your inventory management. Our guest is Brian Janusz, who is Global Procurement Director at Radwell International. Brian graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2014. H…

Did you know that manufacturing is the 2nd most targeted industry by hackers? These days, addressing cybersecurity is more important than ever in any industry but especially in the manufacturing industry. Although IIoT and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing create many positive benefits for operations, they also create vulnerabilities within systems. Th…

What makes a good leader? In this podcast we are touching on a topic that transcends the manufacturing industry and applies to so many aspects of business and life. We thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss because on some level it probably touches every human in some way. The topic is: what makes a good leader. According to the Merria…

Is 3D Printing Right For Your Operation? In Radwell's Automation Nation podcast, Episode 2 , we discuss 3D printing and some tips to add 3D printing to an operation. 3D printing and additive manufacturing are interesting topics for a lot of people and not just in the industrial or manufacturing world. There are many operations that have probably wa…

We're starting off our podcast journey giving our listeners some insight into Radwell International and the backstory of the company. Radwell as a company has had humble beginnings which have led to successes. It's an interesting story primarily centered around two key players:Jerry Radwell, the founder of the company and his son, Brian Radwell, th…