Action Items
- [ ] Connect with Jeremiah Woodford on LinkedIn or visit Versen.com to get a demo of the software.
- [ ] Explore how Versen's AI-powered technology can help optimize MRO inventory and improve maintenance and reliability at your industrial facility.
Outline
Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast and Xcelerate 2025
- Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
- Scott thanks listeners for their support and highlights the importance of education, collaboration, innovation, and effective communication in industrial success.
- Scott mentions the Accelerate 2025 event, hosted by Fluke Reliability, and encourages listeners to connect with them for better reliability, maintenance, and asset management.
- Scott introduces Jeremiah Woodford, a key figure in the industrial maintenance field, and provides a brief background on his career and company, Verison.
Jeremiah Woodford's Background and Career Journey
- Jeremiah Woodford shares his 20+ years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance, starting in the oil fields of Southeast Texas.
- He discusses his transition from being a roughneck to an outdoor machinist in refineries and chemical plants, and later earning a computer science degree.
- Jeremiah explains his involvement in maintenance software and his return to the plant environment.
- Scott and Jeremiah discuss the evolution of technology and its impact on leveraging solutions effectively in the industrial sector.
Introduction to Versen and AI Technology
- Jeremiah explains the origin and meaning of Versen, which means "truth" in Latin.
- He describes Verison as an AI company focused on leveraging large language models trained on MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) data.
- Jeremiah shares his excitement about the technology and how it was developed through a joint venture with Georgia Tech and Stanford.
- Scott asks Jeremiah to explain MRO, and Jeremiah provides a detailed definition and its relevance to industrial maintenance.
Versen's Mission and AI Capabilities
- Jeremiah outlines Versen's goal of helping industrial companies determine the stocking levels of maintenance spare parts by integrating with ERP and EAM systems.
- He explains how Versen's AI technology can make sense of large amounts of data, often perceived as bad, and improve inventory management.
- Jeremiah provides an example of how the AI can normalize data and identify duplicates, optimizing inventory levels across multiple plants.
- Scott and Jeremiah discuss the challenges of data normalization and the importance...
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