
51 - First Principles: De-Risking Industrial Technology and Championing Sovereign Manufacturing with Howard Sachs
About this episode
Howard Sachs joins Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to discuss how de-risking industrial technology, championing sovereign manufacturing, and first-principles leadership are shaping Australia's industrial future.
Key topics in this episode:
- Why de-risking matters more than product specifications in industrial sales
- How the Dulux Industry 4.0 project succeeded through collaboration and leadership
- Australia's sovereign manufacturing challenges and the COVID-19 vaccine push
- Pockets of innovation across traditionally conservative industries
- Why mentorship from every direction accelerates learning
Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsachs/
Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philseboa/
Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfuentes/
Learn more about Universal Automation Solutions: https://universalsystems.com.au
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