Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. is Director of Facilities Management for North America Manufacturing Operations at Stellantis where he is passionate about leveraging global cross functional collaboration, lean implementation, project management, problem solving, and data analysis. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell to share about his current role and perspectives on the state of the facilities management industry as they catch up on their recent discussions, offering inspiration for FM leaders in all organizations. Darrell emphasizes the importance of taking care of people in any enterprise to ensure business success and recognizes the challenge of workforce availability in today’s marketplace. He has been prioritizing the standardization and optimization of processes in FM to drive efficiency and eliminate waste and believes that innovation comes when you push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Mike and Darrell explore the role of AI and machine learning in predictive maintenance to improve investment decisions and operational efficiency, and they offer some practical steps to help you be an Asset Champion in your organization!

Connect with Darrell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellrounds/

Find Darrell’s articles in Facility Maintenance Decisions Magazine: https://www.facilitiesnet.com/

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Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/