In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer interviews Akshat Thirani, CEO and founder of Amper Technologies, and Katrina Keys, a visionary in transforming organizational culture. They discuss the role of Amper in revolutionizing how manufacturers track and improve their operations and how it helps transform the culture within their customers. The culture at Amper is characterized by values such as embracing reality, obsessing over customer success, and being lean. They share stories of customers who have implemented Amper and experienced a shift in their culture, such as valuing operators as key contributors and improving resource allocation. The conversation covered various manufacturing, culture, and employee engagement topics. The guests discussed the importance of trust and teamwork in manufacturing, as well as the role of technology in customers' learning journey. They also discussed the future of manufacturing, emphasizing the need for efficiency, automation, and connectivity. The guests highlighted the significance of employee engagement and company culture, as well as how Amper's platform facilitates feedback and communication between the shop floor and management. They concluded by encouraging listeners to focus on improving systems and creating a winning culture in manufacturing. Takeaways Amper Technologies helps manufacturers track and improve their operations by providing real-time data and enabling teams to make better decisions.Implementing Amper can lead to a shift in culture within manufacturing companies, such as valuing operators as key contributors and improving resource allocation.The culture at Amper is characterized by values such as embracing reality, obsessing over customer success, and being lean.Amper's dispersed workforce focuses on autonomy, collaboration, and communication to maintain a healthy culture.Customers have experienced aha moments when implementing Amper, such as realizing the importance of operators and gaining visibility into machine utilization. Trust and teamwork are crucial in manufacturing, where efficiency and safety are paramount.Technology plays a significant role in the learning journey of manufacturing customers.The future of manufacturing will involve increased efficiency, automation, and connectivity.Employee engagement and company culture are intertwined concepts that contribute to a successful manufacturing environment.Amper's platform facilitates feedback and communication between the shop floor and management.Improving systems is essential for creating a winning culture in manufacturing. Connect with Akshat on Linkedin Connect with Katrina on Linkedin Visit the Amper on their website Partners Need to make your manufacturing business stand out? Discover Marketing Metal, the specialized marketing agency for the manufacturing industry. Whether you operate a machine shop, fab shop, or a custom manufacturing firm, Marketing Metal has the expertise to build your brand and craft marketing strategies that cut through the noise. Ready to elevate your business? Visit themfgconnector.com today and learn how Marketing Metal can help you succeed. Are your tools organized and protected? Discover Kaiser Manufacturing, the ultimate solution in tool management. Their Kaizen Shadow Foam® allows you to create custom foam inserts tailored exactly for your needs, and their Tool Caddy offers a safe, compact storage option for all your tool holders. Improve your efficiency and protect your investments with Kaiser Manufacturing. Visit themfgconnector.com today and start organizing like a pro!