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Episode 16Industry 4.019

Andrew Knez, CEO and Co-Founder at Covalent

3 October 2022·Andrew Knez
What does Andrew Knez from Covalent say about quality management?

Andrew Knez, CEO and Co-Founder at Covalent, discusses quality management, supply chain, change management with Daniel Langley on the MITREC Podcast, sharing insights from their experience in the manufacturing technology space.

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Show Notes

In this episode, Daniel Langley speaks with Andrew Knez, CEO and Co-Founder at Covalent about their experience in manufacturing technology, MES, and Industry 4.0.

In this episode of the Manufacturing IT Podcast, we chat with Andrew Knez. Knez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Covalent, an enterprise SaaS platform which drives end-to-end qualification processes on-the-floor and generates real-time workforce intelligence for frontline leaders. Their clients are able to further operationalize this data for resource allocation and planning purposes.

Hope you enjoy this episode! All feedback is welcome and we'd love for you to comment your views on each show.

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Quality management , Supply chain , Change management , Workforce development , Automation

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What does Covalent do in manufacturing?

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In this episode of the Manufacturing IT Podcast, we chat with Andrew Knez. Knez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Covalent, an enterprise SaaS platform which drives end-to-end qualification processes on-the-floor and generates real-time workforce intelligence for frontline leaders. Their clients are able to further operationalize this data for resource allocation and planning purposes. Hope you enjoy

What is discussed about quality management in this podcast episode?

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Andrew Knez and Daniel Langley discuss quality management, supply chain, change management and how these topics are shaping the future of manufacturing. The conversation draws on Andrew Knez's experience as CEO and Co-Founder at Covalent.

What are the key takeaways from this MITREC Podcast episode?

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This episode covers quality management, supply chain, change management, workforce development, featuring perspectives from Andrew Knez of Covalent. Key themes include how manufacturers can leverage technology to improve operations and stay competitive.

What is the MITREC Manufacturing IT Podcast about?

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The MITREC Manufacturing IT Podcast features conversations with industry leaders, CEOs, and technology executives in MES, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Hosted by Daniel Langley, each episode unpacks digital manufacturing trends, technology strategies, and leadership insights.
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