Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast Industry 5.0, Putting People Back into the Loop (Production Pulse)
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Jul 31, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Tilkens, a former GE Healthcare lean guru and founder of the KPI Lab, dives into the transformative concept of Industry 5.0. She highlights the need to shift focus back to human involvement in manufacturing, countering the burnout caused by the rigid, efficiency-driven approach of Industry 4.0. Tilkens emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset, coaching skills, and creating a collaborative environment. She advocates for integrating enjoyment into the workplace, ensuring people drive innovation and problem-solving.
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Industry 5.0 Centers on Humans
- Industry 4.0 emphasizes machines and efficiency but often leads to burnout and disengagement.
- Industry 5.0 focuses on human-led innovation, creativity, and putting people back in the driver’s seat.
Leaders Focus on Application
- Use AI tools like chat GPT to learn skills faster but focus leadership on critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Leaders should help apply tools contextually, not just provide instructions.
Prioritize Problems Over Tools
- Start continuous improvement by clarifying organizational goals and the key problems to solve.
- Use problem focus first, then select tools that fit the team’s unique strengths and culture.