# The Real Threat to Tribal Knowledge Isn't Just Retirement w/ Jamie Marzilli

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2026-06-30
- Length: 44m
- Episode: 316
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-019ee51c-a1ed-7029-91ff-6131d6292f08

## Summary

Jamie Marzilli, founder of Marzilli Machine Company and host of the Raw Material podcast, explains that the loss of tribal knowledge is an ongoing daily issue, not just a result of retiring veterans. He details how his shop transitioned from a garage startup to an advanced Industry 4.0 operation using ProShop ERP to eliminate paper and capture data. Marzilli also discusses his new venture, Warp Core AI, which uses large language models and edge agents to automate tasks like certificate inspection and machine debugging, arguing that AI will create rather than destroy manufacturing jobs.

## Chapters

- [0:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=34) Introduction and Raw Material Podcast Origin
- [7:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=474) Jamie Marzilli’s Career Path and Starting Marzilli Machine
- [19:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=1178) The Real Threat: Daily Loss of Tribal Knowledge
- [26:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=1582) Implementing ProShop ERP and Industry 4.0
- [28:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=1710) Using AI for Debugging and Shop Floor Support
- [37:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-06-30-the-real-threat-to-tribal-knowledge-isnt-just-retirement-w-jamie-marzilli#t=2264) Warp Core AI and the Future of Manufacturing Jobs

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Marzilli Machine Company (company)
- Raw Material (product)
- Making Chips Network (company)
- ProShop (tool)
- Warp Core AI (company)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- Claude (tool)
- Don the Master Machinist (tool)
- Guerrilla 76 (company)
- Titan CNC Academy (company)
- Haas (company)
- MasterCam (tool)
- Gillette Company (company)
- Skills USA (company)
- AS 9100 (other)

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