Manufacturing Magazine July 2024 | Page 18

TIM GAUS TITLE : SMART MANUFACTURING LEADER AND PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

Tim Gaus is the Smart Manufacturing leader and principal at Deloitte Consulting , with more than 25 years of supply chain experience and a focus on value chain optimisation , using emerging technology . Tim has had a diverse range of experiences at Deloitte , including leading supply chain transformations and strategies , manufacturing optimisation , supply chain planning and IoT in the development of modernised factories – all with an emphasis on helping their clients advance their modern manufacturing capabilities . He previously led Deloitte ’ s US Supply Chain Retail and Consumer product practice and carries these experiences with him in his current role .

TIM GAUS TITLE : SMART MANUFACTURING LEADER AND PRINCIPAL

COMPANY : DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP
INDUSTRY : BUSINESS CONSULTING
LOCATION : MIAMI BEACH , USA
Tim Gaus is the Smart Manufacturing leader and principal at Deloitte Consulting . He ’ s worked across supply chain transformations and strategies , manufacturing optimisation , supply chain planning and IoT in the development of modernised factories .
Q . HELLO TIM ! WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER ?

» In my experience , a good leader must be intellectually curious , create a culture and environment that encourages collaboration and growth , balance risktaking with accountability for results and bring a personal passion for the broader success of the organisation .

Q . AS MANUFACTURING BECOMES MORE TECHNICAL , WHAT SKILLS SHOULD ORGANISATIONS RECRUIT AND TRAIN FOR ?

» The manufacturing landscape is maturing into a technology-driven field , requiring a new method of technologydriven training . What once was workable for legacy manufacturers in recruiting

18 July 2024