Mastering Operational Excellence & Customer Partnerships with Worthington Assembly CTO Chris Denney
Philip Stoten sat down with Chris Denney, the CTO of Worthington Assembly at APEX 2024 to explore the significance of a highly skilled workforce in maintaining technical excellence within the industry. Chris’ explains that his team’s expertise is not just a foundation but a magnet attracting long-term customer partnerships, especially prized in sectors like medical devices. Chris details how customers find themselves committed to the value of technical precision and the collaborative design process that Worthington Assembly provides.
The discussion covers the innovative strategies that keep production lines running amidst supply chain disruption. We touch on the driving forces behind the surge in automation and AI in manufacturing, exploring how they are reshaping the landscape of efficiency and precision. We also touch on the valuable work Chris does to create his podcast “Pick, Place, Podcast”, which you can find wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.pickplacepodcast.com. Chris explains that this project is a passion, but also a training resource for his team and new recruits to the industry.
Filmed on location at APEX 2024. Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Adaptable Automation Specialist Launchpad.build (https://launchpad.build).
