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Human Input in a Data-Driven World w/ Martin Cloake

The Manufacturing Executive · 9 Feb 2021 · 31m · Episode 35

What this episode covers

Martin Cloake, CEO and co-founder of Raven.AI, explains how his company helps manufacturers balance data technology with human insight to drive continuous improvement. He recounts his early career at Blinds to Go, where he learned that shop floor engagement and problem-solving are more critical than raw data analysis. Cloake details how Raven.AI’s platform addresses data quality issues by combining machine telemetry with operator input, citing a Danaher plant case study where identifying maintenance wait times led to significant efficiency gains. He argues that successful Industry 4.0 adoption requires starting small, involving operators, and focusing on actionable guidance rather than complex dashboards.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Blinds to Go, Spartan Bioscience, Shopify, Survey Monkey, Stackpole International, Sanofi, Danaher, Hitachi, Deloitte, Mappy
Products
Raven.AI, Waze
Also
McGill University

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