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Manufacturing Mavericks aren’t afraid to shake things up and stand out from the crowd. They are embracing the best tools and technology to showcase world-class American manufacturing and grow their business. Join Greg McHale, founder of Datanomix, as he sits down with these exceptional people to hear their stories and explore the important lessons they learned along the way. Listeners can gain valuable insights they can use in their own facilities to improve their bottom line.
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Mark Graban reads and expands upon selected posts from LeanBlog.org. Topics include Lean principles and leadership in healthcare, manufacturing, business, and the world around us. Learn more at http://www.leanblog.org/audio Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-audio/support
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Tune in to our Lean Manufacturer podcast where expert guests bring their outside view of the IIoT and discuss various aspects of manufacturing. Over the course of the series, we’ll cover some of the most important ways the IIoT can maximize manufacturing efficiency and bring value to your organization, including the need for reducing planned and unplanned downtime, enabling operational efficiency, ensuring digital continuous improvement, and so much more.
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The Manufacturing Stream Podcast

Eric Whitley and Phil Anderson

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The Manufacturing Stream podcast focuses on manufacturing. With news, stories, and techniques that are affecting processes around the world. Phil and Eric bring their experience, insight, and knowledge to discuss all things manufacturing, manufacturing 4.0, lean, and digital transformation. From their days as hourly employees on the production floor at Autoliv, to their days years later leading and consulting for organizations around the world, they bring an unparalleled amount of knowledge ...
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Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

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Conversations with industrial and systems engineers about their work, ideas and solutions. This podcast will feature both IISE members and non-members who come from diverse backgrounds in both academia and industry to discuss a wide range of topics as it relates to their work as well as some off-beat topics that we think you, our audience, will find fascinating.
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Started in 2006, the ”Lean Blog Interviews” podcast, hosted by Mark Graban, brings you conversations with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders in lean manufacturing and management. As a Lean practitioner, consultant, and author, Mark Graban offers deep insights, real-world experiences, and practical tips for implementing and enhancing Lean practices across various industries. The Podcast Experience Mark Graban engages his guests in a conversational format, covering a wide array of t ...
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The KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast features content from our webinars. We also share conversations with KaiNexus team members and customers from time to time. This podcast brings you information about continuous improvement best practices, employee engagement, lean, six sigma (and related improvement disciplines) and more. Join us as we explore the nuances of creating a culture of continuous improvement, no matter your level of expertise or your industry.
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The "Mighty Line Minute" podcast is a key component of the Safety Stripes Podcast Network, Mighty Line floor tape which is sponsored by Mighty Line floor tape and signs. You can find more information about Safety Tips and toolbox topics related to Floor Tape on Mighty Line's official blog and get free Floor Tape and Floor Signs samples here The network focuses on enhancing workplace safety through engaging and informative audio content. "Mighty Line Minute" episodes are hosted by Dave Tabar ...
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This podcast brings you audio about "Toyota Kata" from online videos and webinars, reformatted to make it easy to listen while driving, walking, or traveling. Content is used with the permission of Mike Rother and others who originally created the content. The podcast is produced by Mark Graban. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kata-cast/support
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Mark DeJong interviews Lean experts and business innovators from around the world focusing on how leaders can best apply Lean principles in their role and business. Topics include Lean Culture, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Healthcare, Lean Production, Lean Enterprise & Lean Startup. www.theleaneffectpodcast.com Want to be a guest? have questions? please email: Mark@4ppartners.ca
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On the Shoulders of Giants

Dave Griffith & Max Krug

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On The Shoulders of Giants is a show by Max Krug and Dave Griffith discussing Operational Excellence. Operational Excellence focuses on achieving breakthrough results by establishing alignment throughout an organization. Breakthrough means MASSIVE CHANGE, the kind that will totally reshape an organization. If you only want to get 5% better, this show is not for you! We discuss TQM, TOC, Lean, Six Sigma, as well as other tools and methods to find those breakthrough results. Our goal is to sha ...
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📺 Watch and subscribe to the newest episode on the Build It Better Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItBetterPodcast 🎙️ Listen to the #podcast on your favorite platform: The Build It Better Podcast brings you the news and most up to date advances in the prefabricated cold formed steel industry. Whether you're a builder, architect or engineer, join us on this journey and let us introduce you to the future of construction with prefabricated cold-formed steel! Robert Johnson, th ...
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For business owners who are CabinetMakers, Architectural Woodworkers Furniture Makers and Woodwork shop owners. Cabinet Maker Profit System is a resource that shows you how to work less and earn more. Listening here is how you "2x your Profits" and "2x your Time off". For tips, tricks and information on business building. Its not boring business talk- its real world info, podcasts, videos and articles just for trades pro's. Join the conversation at -- www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com
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Welcome to Built Environment Matters. A monthly podcast brought to you by Bryden Wood, an international company of technologists, designers, architects, engineers and analysts working for a better built environment. Bryden Wood believe in design to value to cut carbon, drive efficiency, save time, make beautiful places and build a better future.
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Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark Graban Are you a leader aiming to boost effectiveness, insight, and innovation? Join Mark Graban on ”My Favorite Mistake” (and no, it’s not the Sheryl Crow song), where top business minds, C-suite executives, and industry innovators share their pivotal mistakes and the powerful lessons they’ve learned. The Concept Embrace the transformative power of mistakes. Discover how errors can fuel leadership growth and creative pr ...
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“It takes Courage to love our selves enough to love others” Amber Fields In this show we will talk about how we uncover you, testimonials and stories of what happens when you realize your gifts and show up as the “human being” you were created to be. Our guests will share how they discovered their gifts and how they are using them. My hope is that you will walk away inspired to love yourself courageously enough to dig further into your gifts & core values so that you too can see how much of ...
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Fixing the Future from IEEE Spectrum magazine is a biweekly look at the cultural, business, and environmental consequences of technological solutions to hard problems like sustainability, climate change, and the ethics and scientific challenges posed by AI. IEEE Spectrum is the flagship magazine of IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization devoted to engineering and the applied sciences.
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Conversations with the Global Investment Team at Southeastern Asset Management, leaders in long-term, concentrated, engaged, value investing since 1975. Disclaimer: Current and future holdings are subject to risk and past performance is no guarantee of future results. This podcast was recorded from 2018 to 2021. Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Securities identi ...
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The Hardware Entrepreneur

Balint Horvath: Entrepreneur, Innovation Specialist, Engineer/Physicist

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“Software eats the world”, as one famous investor once said it. However, our Earth runs on resources and is based on atoms rather than bits. Our true progress therefore depends mainly on our producing, selling innovative physical products, that is hardware. Hardware is...different. Challenges abound in designing, manufacturing, getting funding, hiring, innovating, delivering to the customers. Resources are scattered around and only a few exist. Where do you get real, practical knowledge? Thi ...
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Join Jay and Andrew as they delve into their deep-seated skepticism towards multipurpose products, discuss why some cost-cutting measures can be counterproductive, and explore the concept of (imagining) scaling their business tenfold to uncover hidden bottlenecks. They also examine the importance of hiring individuals who elevate the team, the stra…
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My guest for Episode #510 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Karen Martin, Founder and CEO of TKMG and TKMG Academy, appearing for the fifth time. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She is the author of books including The Outstanding Organization, Clarity First, and Value Stream Mapping. In this episode, we discuss mistake-proofing …
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My guest for Episode #268 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Theresa Rose, a Brand and Business Crystallizer, Strategic Co-Creator, and Certified Speaking Professional who works with experts and their businesses to create one-of-a-kind visual brands they can draw on a cocktail napkin. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Using her Cryst…
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Dave provides a brief overview of fire and life-safety codes and standards for film and television production studios, soundstages and production locations. NFPA 140, Standard for Film and Television Production is referenced in addition to California OSHA and other key codes/standards such as the International Fire and Building Codes (IBC/IFC). Vie…
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The blog post Think about the last time you made a major career decision. I'm thinking of one of mine, in particular. Was it about leaving a job for a new one? Changing directions in your career altogether? Was it a debate about which of the job offers you would accept? How easy was that? How long did it take you? In hindsight, some of my career de…
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Link to the blog post Leaders who want to develop a culture of rapid continuous improvement have many tools at their disposal. So many that it can be challenging to keep them all in mind when deciding how to execute an opportunity for improvement or address a difficult challenge. Most organizations don't use all of these techniques simultaneously, …
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're thrilled to reconnect with Terry Iverson, who has just released his second book, "Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing." Terry joined us previously in Episode 74, and today he's back to share insights from his new book and his on…
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Andres Tilkin of Argentina walks us through how they are embracing Industrialized Construction methods throughout the country. 📺 Watch and subscribe to the newest episode on the Build It Better Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItBetterPodcast 🎙️ Listen to the #podcast on your favorite platform: https://open.spotify.com/show/0x…
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Register hereIn this video, Mark Graban (webinar host from KaiNexus) talks with Karen Friedenberg about her webinar.Scheduled for: July 23 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETPresented by Karen FriedenbergWhat is a Strategy to Execution Framework? How can this be leveraged to achieve sustainable business results?Learn more about how to execute a journey of Tr…
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The full blog post This post draws upon and summarizes content in my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation. Senior leaders must prioritize psychological safety and continuous improvement to foster an environment conducive to learning and innovation. Psychological safety is crucial for enabling employees t…
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Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #267 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Biro, author of the new book Lessons from the Legends: New Applications from the Timeless Wisdom of John Wooden and Pat Summitt. After graduating from Stanford, Brian’s first career was as a swimming coach. He received the prestigious…
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Dave covers the new Superman film currently in production in Cleveland, Ohio by DC Studios. The film, directed by James Gunn, features David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The film began production in Norway in February, 2024, and is expected to be released July 11, 2025 by Warner Brothers, following further …
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What is the lifespan of a company? What should be the lifespan of a company? How long should you want your company to last? Are you trying to build the next Samsung/Apple/whatever or something that lasts a single lifetime? Jay visited the Haas facility recently, and Andrew toured some shops as well. In this episode, they talk about what they learne…
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The full blog post Two data points are not a trend. Two-data-point comparisons can be mathematically correct but practically meaningless. This is true in workplaces and news articles like this one. Multiple two-data-point comparisons (comparing last month to the previous month AND comparing it to the year before) don't paint the full picture the wa…
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Read the blog post Here at KaiNexus, we get the opportunity to chat with organizations across all industries and write about many different continuous improvement tools and techniques they use. Lately, I’ve been thinking about two things that most have in common. First, the tools they use are generally simple but not easy. And second, the key to su…
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The blog post with webinar link As a Throwback Thursday, I'm sharing this webinar that I did back in 2012, as hosted by Karen Martin... On this theme of “The Suggestion Box is Dead,” I thought to prompt ChatGPT to create an image of a burial scene and mournful employees... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-…
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This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "In your experience, what has been the most challenging project or problem you've addressed using ISE principles?" Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/t…
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What makes housing affordable? Lower house payments? Lower rents? How about lower costs to construct? Join our host as he walks you through a real affordable housing solution. 📺 Watch and subscribe to the newest episode on the Build It Better Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItBetterPodcast 🎙️ Listen to the #podcast on your fa…
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Dave Gulas, President and Co-Founder from EZDC 3PL. Dave and Kim discuss fulfillment distribution centers options and offer valuable insights into the challenges that foreign companies face when entering the U.S. market. First, Dave and Kim discuss challenges o…
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Dave interviews Matt Hunsberger, President and CEO of SprinkGUARD LLC, the sprinkler protection solutions provider that has become the talk of the fire protection and life-safety industry. Their unique, durable sprinkler guards are Listed and Approved by major sprinkler manufacturers and help assure their safe use in a wide range of industrial and …
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My guest for Episode #266 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, the author of Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change (with John Shook). Episode page with video, transcript, and more Lynn currently serves as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners. Following a career highlighted by leadership ro…
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Episode blog post There's a common misconception about Toyota's “Andon” system, often expressed as: “When a team member pulls the cord, the line stops.” But that's not entirely accurate, as this enlightening Toyota video demonstrates... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-audio/support…
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I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher‘s “Global Lean Summit” event this September in Indiana. I'll be there to network and learn, which includes time visiting a Toyota Material Handling factory (an entire day!) I'll be speaking and facilitating: A workshop on Psychological Safety as a Foundation for continuous improvement A learning …
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In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady returns to answer: "What challenges did you face early in your career, and how did your college experience prepare you for them?" Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcen…
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My guest for Episode #509 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ankit Patel, the founder of My Business Care Team, a BPO company providing services for optometrists, and co-founder with his wife Classic Vision Care, an optometry group in Atlanta. Episode page with transcript and more With a strong background in Lean methodology, Ankit has worked a…
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Part 2 of our discussion with Mateo Atwi, Co-founder of US Frame Factory in New Iberia, LA. 📺 Watch and subscribe to the newest episode on the Build It Better Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItBetterPodcast 🎙️ Listen to the #podcast on your favorite platform: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGJygNApTTUn64HlYss1K?si=00d2413163c…
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Blog post with links I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher‘s “Global Lean Summit” event this September in Indiana. I'll be there to network and learn, which includes time visiting a Toyota Material Handling factory (an entire day!) I'll be speaking and facilitating: A workshop on Psychological Safety as a Foundation for continuous im…
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My guest for Episode #265 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is a conversation with Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, about his journey from coaching people for free to becoming a renowned sales growth expert. Doug shares the story of his favorite mistake—coaching people for free—and how it taught him the importance of charging for his se…
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Andrew and Jay discuss the art of identifying true anomalies in your business ... when is something worth pivoting for and when is it not? They also talk about tradeoffs and how to keep your eye on long-term goals, some hands-on tips for working Fusion, and the "just try it" mindset, encouraging a spirit of experimentation that can lead to innovati…
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Dave celebrates “Innovation in America” with James Golinveaux, CEO of Viking Group Inc. of Caledonia, Michigan. Viking has been in business since 1924 and is celebrating 100 years in fire protection. Dave and James discuss fire protection, fire research, residential fire-safety, lithium-ion residential fires, and training using virtual reality. The…
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In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to buying his own shop. Gus doesn't shy away from doing the "hard stuff", including moving a shop, implementing an ERP, and is currently managing a shift…
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The blog post Digital transformation is about rethinking and reinventing with digital tools. For over 13 years, KaiNexus has moved beyond the outdated suggestion box model. Traditional suggestion boxes, whether paper or digital, often fail (or usually fail!–ideas get locked away, reviewed by a select few, and lead to frustration. We believe in dyna…
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kathy Svetina, the founder of NewCastle Finance, about the crucial role of WIP (Work in Progress) reports in managing money and projects in a woodshop. Kathy shares her insights on how these reports can help you keep track of ongoing projects and improve financial management, ultimately leading…
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Welcome to another special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're delighted to welcome back Phebe Trotman, who has just released her second book, "Never Quit on a Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience." Phebe previously joined us in Episode 233, and today she's here to share more about her new …
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Blog post Psychological Safety means everybody gets their say, but it doesn't mean you get your way. Psychological Safety is an individual's belief, feeling, or perception that it's safe for them to speak up in a situation. When people are rewarded for speaking candidly, that leads to rigorous debate and better decisions. Psychological Safety doesn…
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