Do you ever wish you could go back in time and be 8 years old again? Or even relive your first plant tour? In this engaging episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt interviews her son Phoenix, who shares his experiences and insights about his recent visit to Horn USA. The conversation covers Phoenix's interests, his impressions of the manufacturing world, and the importance of safety and quality in the industry. Through a light-hearted and informative dialogue, listeners gain a unique perspective on manufacturing from a child's viewpoint, highlighting the significance of education and curiosity in understanding complex topics. In This Episode: -00:00: Workforce 4.0 Intro -00:30: Welcoming Phoenix Wyatt On Workforce 4.0 -07:02: Phoenix's Trip To Horn USA In Franklin, TN -09:05: "This Is Not A Warehouse": Phoenix's First Impression -10:17: Manufacturing Principles: Additive V Subtractive Manufacturing -11:02: Kid Friendly Lessons In Additive Manufacturing -12:15: imagining The Future Of Work With Robots -13:34: Manufacturing 101: Discussing Safety First -15:49: Exploring Parts Made Through Machining -17:08: Introduction Into Engineering Principles -18:23: Quality and The Manufacturing Supply Chain -19:47: Phoenix's Future Goals -22:34: Final Thoughts -22:55: Workforce 4.0 Outro About Phoenix Wyatt: Phoenix Wyatt is the 8 year old son of podcast host Ann Wyatt. Phoenix is a self proclaimed "nerd" with interests ranging to favorite franchises such as Star Wars and Bottle Bots to robotics and tinkering with his 3D printer. He loves music and playing with his friends. Above all, Phoenix is one of many representatives and voices of the future of work. The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi: Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here .
