{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Lean Solutions Podcast","title":"Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 2)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1146,"description":"What You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nIn this episode, Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest John Broadbent dive into the real starting point of Industry 4.0—shifting from “proof of concept” to “proof of value.”\nYou’ll learn why simply collecting machine data isn’t enough, and how to tie that data directly to financial outcomes that matter to leadership. The conversation breaks down practical first steps like digitizing paper processes, improving network infrastructure, and starting small with one machine or process.\nThey also explore the hidden risks of technology debt, why many manufacturers are sitting on “ticking time bombs,” and how failing to modernize foundational systems can lead to major operational disruptions.\nIf you’ve ever struggled to justify digital investments or felt stuck between old systems and new technology, this episode gives you a clear, practical path forward.\nKey Takeaways:\nProof of value matters more than proof of concept\nYou can’t improve what you can’t see—data visibility is critical\nStart small, but build a strong digital foundation\nIgnoring technology debt creates major future risk\nLinks:\nLean Solutions 2026 Summit\nLean Solutions Website\nhttps://realisepotential.com.au/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsbroadbent/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_pD_Em90gVgz4kwhWL0_YxktQBT8UZ8BgNL22_ggsXk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTc2/ODFmZTFhOGQ3NzE4/NjQ5NzlhNThkY2Ni/Y2NlNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}