In this week's episode, Justine Franchina shares her journey in the male-dominated chemical industry, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, diverse experiences, and customer engagement. She discusses the critical role of safety and continuous learning in her leadership philosophy, as well as the challenges of implementing effective processes and systems like SAP. Justine highlights the significance of building trust and seeking feedback to foster collaboration and drive organizational success.

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In this week's show we have a conversation with Doug Hardesty, COO ofMycoWorks. In this conversation, Doug discusses the innovative production of their cutting edge material innovation, its sustainability benefits, and the challenges faced in biotech manufacturing. He emphasizes the importance of future-focused innovation, the role of venture capital, and the need for a shift in perceptions about manufacturing careers. Doug also highlights the significance of bridging the education gap in technical skills and predicts a future where biomaterials and a better work-life balance in manufacturing will be prioritized.

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In this week's episode we speak with SAP Implementation Guru, Nick Jackson, Global Director of SAP/ERP and HB Fuller. HB Fuller is a 3.5Billion dollar adhesives manufacturer focusing on adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products. Nick has spent the past 25 years implementing systems across large global manufacturing companies.
In our discussion we cover his takes on why ERPs implementations often don’t meet expectations, the importance of educating executives, and reducing complexity . He also emphasizes the need for a well constructed data model, effective change management, and understanding business process first. Our discussion also touches on the future of leadership, communication, and ends with a hot take on life in 2075…
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- Hank and the Chain Mountain podcast team :)

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