Augmented Ops - Episodes Tagged with “Change Management”

Lighthouses, Lean, and the Human Factor in Digital Transformation with AstraZeneca’s Jim Fox

Tulip — Wed, 07 May 2025 06:15:00 -0400

This week’s guest is Jim Fox, SVP of Americas Supply Operations at AstraZeneca.

Jim explains how digital manufacturing in pharma has evolved over his nearly 3 decades in the industry, from basic automation and data collection to advanced predictive modeling and integrated digital ecosystems—and why having humans in-the-loop continues to be critical despite these advancements in autonomy.

He also shares his perspective on building trust in emerging technology, the continued importance of lean principles, and the tension between regulation and speed to market.

Augmented Ops is a podcast for industrial leaders, citizen developers, shop floor operators, and anyone else that cares about what the future of frontline operations will look like across industries. This show is presented by Tulip, the Frontline Operations Platform. You can find more from us at Tulip.co/podcast or by following the show on LinkedIn.

Special Guest: Jim Fox.

Operational Excellence at Enterprise Scale with Stanley Black & Decker’s Audrey Van de Castle

Tulip — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:30:00 -0400

This week’s guest is Audrey Van de Castle, Senior Director of Operational Excellence Technology at Stanley Black & Decker.

Audrey breaks down the challenges of scaling digital initiatives across 100+ manufacturing sites, how to balance governance with citizen development, and the need to move past the buzzwords and invest in technology that can make a difference on the shop floor today.

She also shares insights into her unconventional career path from running a makerspace to becoming a digital transformation leader, best practices for working with IT, and her passion for building fighting robots.

Special Guest: Audrey Van de Castle.