Welcome to Enabling Automation! The third episode of this season 2 is "Building partnerships through automation​". Join our season 2 host, Simon Drexler, as he discusses with special guest, Udo Panenka.Today's automation world is changing and some of the traditional factors that have driven custom automation are not the same ones driving the future of automation. Factors including shorter lead times and continuously evolving products are highlighting how the traditional approach to automation is limiting the potential automation can have.These changes have led towards a lean approach to manufacturing, with Kaizen is one of the key tools utilized. Kaizen has a continuous improvement mindset, that drives process improvements, helps evolve different areas of a business and drives team members towards a common goal.Listen to the podcast on the following platforms:  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bwRtBr8rYVynGucBeD5tc?si=7dd85423943b4d00 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-partnerships-through-automation/id1703651289?i=1000625178816 - Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+BBYs2JW38w - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/episodes/1bfd1ea7-c9a5-41ac-9444-f6415fe8a34f/enabling-automation-building-partnerships-through-automation%E2%80%8B - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFJ5DYwgCIY&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=14  For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/building-partnerships-through-automation/ Contact us: https://atsautomation.com/contact-us/ In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.Timestamps