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Breaking Out of the Manufacturing Echo Chamber

The Manufacturing Executive · 20 Sept 2022 · 38m · Episode 120

What this episode covers

Nikki Gonzales, Head of Partnerships at Quotebeam and co-host of the Automation Ladies podcast, discusses breaking out of the manufacturing industry's echo chamber. She explains the origins of her podcast to support women in industrial automation and analyzes why the sector remains male-dominated due to visibility and historical representation. Gonzales also details Quotebeam's mission to modernize the sourcing of industrial automation parts through a collaborative marketplace, addressing the severe supply chain and chip shortage crises by advocating for interoperability and diverse supplier relationships.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Quotebeam, Gorilla 76
Products
Automation Ladies, Industrial Marketing Live
Tools
LinkedIn

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