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Welcome to The Manufacturing Fix Podcast where we are going to be talking about a variety of manufacturing hot topics, lessons learned, and industry best practices to help educate listeners on ways they can manufacturer smarter. We want everyone to gain valuable insight, expert advice, and tangible takeaways, so let’s get started! This podcast is powered by South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions, helping South Dakota Manufacturers expand their capabilities to grow, innovate and ac ...
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Marketing Tips for Manufacturers - Facebook Edition
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On this episode, Marketing Specialist Sara Wevik talks about best practices manufacturers should use on Facebook. Follow South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdmanufacturing/ Instagram: sdmanufacturing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdmanufacturing…
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Author of The Manager's Guide to Employee Engagement, and consultant to AT&T, Wal-Mart and more, Scott Carbonara is often referred to as the leadership therapist. His biggest goal is to ignite and inspire companies greatest asset - their people. Scott shares his insight and strategy to help get your company culture up to par. We talk about how to f…
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Hackers and information breeches are becoming everyday news. Today on the show we welcome Michelle Socia. Michelle is a Risk Managment Consultant for Marsh & McLennan Agency and has year of experience in helping keep customers data safe. Today's episode is a must listen for anyone in manufacturing. If you want to learn more you can reach Michelle a…
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Today on the show we have Travis Thiex, our automation expert at MTS in Sioux Falls. He is going to share with us a few pro tips on automating and how you can implement it at your facility. Travis will touch on the benefits of automating and different ways you can automate that may not be out of your price range! He's got a wealth of robotic knowle…
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Training Within Industry, proven strategies to improve efficiency, skills and company culture
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Welcome back to the Manufacturing Fix! On today's episode, two of our business advisors, Keith Deibert and Kellie Ecker discuss Training Within Industry (TWI) solutions. We start with some history, current applications and how you can achieve greater operational success. You’ll learn how TWI can help address the skills gap many companies face and h…
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Starting and Staying Lean with Mike Hoseus
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Michael Hoseus, a co-author of the Shingo Award-winning book Toyota Culture, developed his TPS skills at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky where he worked at the General Manager level in both Production and Human Resources being mentored by his Japanese sensei. He learned first-hand how Toyota’s success hinges on integrating their production and …
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LATI's Investment in Future of Manufacturing Technology
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On today's episode, we have a quick discussion with Mr. Brooks Jacobsen, Electronic Systems Technology/Robotics Instructor Department Supervisor at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. South Dakota MTS has worked with LATI in developing their automation lab. Brooks has some great insight into what students are looking for in a …
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Industrial Revolution 4.0 is upon us, and some might be curious about what that means? Today we met with Keith Deibert of SDMTS to discuss some history and some things to look for as IR 4.0 takes hold. Keith is a Senior Business Advisor with South Dakota MTS and provided consulting services for South Dakota's manufacturers. He is a graduate of SDSU…
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Robots are becoming a common sight on manufacturing floors. We are starting to work alongside them more than ever. Today on the Manufacturing Fix Podcast, we sit down with Spencer Erwin from Braas to discuss trends in Automation and Robotics and what Manufactures should be looking for in the coming years. To learn more about Automation options for …
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On the show today we have a special guest, Amy Graziano. Amy is a project manager for The Rocky Mountain Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, which is a non-profit that helps manufacturing firms receive Trade Adjustment Assistance grants to help grow their employment and revenue. The TAA specializes in working with your company to determine your eli…
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Hello and welcome to the Manufacturing Fix Podcast's first episode. We are looking forward to discussing all sorts of manufacturing topics, ideas, and advancements. In today's episode, we will chat with Micki Vandeloo GPC, President of Lakeview Consulting Inc. Micki is an expert in writing and obtaining grants for manufacturers. Her team has helped…
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