Marc Raad, President, and Stan Carmichael, Director of Special Projects, Significans Automation

This episode of the Think Factory Podcast features Marc Raad, President, and Stan Carmichael, Director of Special Projects, Significans Automation, as they discuss how the company is reshaping automation across the print, packaging, agency, and brand industries. The conversation focuses on how disconnected “islands of automation” can be unified through integration, enabling seamless data flow, reducing manual touchpoints, and eliminating costly errors. Drawing on decades of combined experience in software and manufacturing, Mark and Stan explain how Significans helps organizations connect disparate systems into cohesive, high-performance workflows.The discussion also explores how companies move from fragmented processes to fully mapped, future-state automation strategies tailored to their operations. From identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies to building phased, ROI-driven transformation roadmaps, Significans takes a hands-on approach to improving productivity and scalability. The episode also touches on the evolving role of AI in automation—highlighting its current limitations, emerging capabilities, and its place as a powerful supporting tool within broader digital transformation efforts.Disclaimer