Gridlocked: The Energy Dilemma
Gridlocked: The Energy Dilemma
Podcast Description
A show for CFOs, COOs, and operations leaders navigating the rising cost of energy. Host Andy Jones brings together expert guests to break down real-world energy dilemmas, procurement strategies, and how to regain control of unpredictable utility spend. No fluff — just real conversations and actionable insights.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on pressing topics such as energy procurement strategies, operational efficiencies, and infrastructure management. Episodes delve into specific case studies, like Episode 1 featuring Miguel Duarte from Hitachi Energy discussing reshoring and lean operations, alongside examining the impact of data centers on the energy grid and the significance of resilience in energy management.
A show for CFOs, COOs, and operations leaders navigating the rising cost of energy. Host Andy Jones brings together expert guests to break down real-world energy dilemmas, procurement strategies, and how to regain control of unpredictable utility spend. No fluff — just real conversations and actionable insights.
In this high-voltage kickoff episode of Gridlocked: The Energy Dilemma, Miguel Duarte, Director of Operations at Hitachi Energy, reveals what it takes to power the backbone of today’s digital economy—from transformers behind data centers to the rebirth of U.S. manufacturing.
Miguel dives deep into the realities of reshoring post-COVID, building resilient supply chains, and running lean operations at scale—all while serving tech giants like Meta and Google. You’ll hear how Hitachi Energy is tackling the massive demand for smart, sustainable infrastructure and why energy management is no longer just an industrial concern—it’s a strategic advantage.
Whether you’re in manufacturing, energy, tech, or just curious about what keeps the lights on, this episode is packed with insights that spark big-picture thinking.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why Reshoring Is a Long-Term Win: Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. isn’t just patriotic—it’s profitable.
- The Power of Lean Manufacturing: Real-world examples of waste reduction, simplification, and operational agility.
- How Data Centers Are Reshaping the Grid: What the East Coast boom means for energy infrastructure.
- Lessons from the Auto Industry: What transformers and Teslas have in common.
- The ROI of Resilience: How longer-lasting, cooler-running equipment becomes a market differentiator.
- Future-Proofing Through Energy Efficiency: Why smart design leads to sustainable success.
Quick Takeaways:
- Reshoring creates speed, control, and competitive edge
- Lean operations drive clarity, savings, and reliability
- Smart infrastructure starts with smart people
- The energy behind innovation is just as important as the innovation itself
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