Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders ...
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Host Sean Frost is joined by experts in the manufacturing industry to discuss bringing big ideas to life. Join us every episode for a deep dive into manufacturing trends, processes, innovation, and how to be successful in the ever-changing world of manufacturing.
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Top-ranked manufacturing podcast hosted by Sannah Vinding, where exclusive insights from industry leaders in the supply chain, manufacturing sector, and manufacturers’ representatives await you. Tailored for industry decision-makers, our podcast is designed to enhance your leadership journey with practical advice and innovative strategies. Tune in to refine your leadership style and stay ahead in the dynamic electronics industry.
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A podcast for young professionals in and out of the oil and gas industry. Topics covered include managing through hard times, faith in the workplace, time management and more. Continue the conversation at podcast@energyweldfab.com or Fb.com/EnergyWeldfab or @EnergyWeldfab on Twitter or Instagram.
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Lean Smarts Podcast: Lean Manufacturing | Leadership
Lean Smarts Podcast: Lean Manufacturing | Leadership
Daniel Crawford, founder of Lean Smarts, shares about all things related to lean manufacturing at work, home, and in life. If you want to understand lean, become a lean thinker, and take your leadership to the next level, this is the show for you!
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Started in 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is a series of conversations with experts and thought leaders in the field of lean manufacturing and management. Hosted by Mark Graban, a Lean practitioner, consultant, and author, the podcast offers insights, experiences, and tips for implementing and improving Lean practices in various industries. The podcast has a conversational format, with Graban engaging with his guests on a wide range of topics related to Lean. The guests come from dif ...
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„Der „IT Leaders in Retail & Manufacturing“-Podcast ist genau der richtige Ort für Decision-Maker in den Bereichen Manufacturing und Retail. Hier stehen Themen rund um IT-Management und IT-Development im Fokus. Unser Host Mario Dietzler, Head of Digitalization & Software Development bei der Aleri Solutions GmbH, im Gespräch mit den Innovatoren und Innovatorinnen der Branche. In jeder Folge begrüßt Mario einen Leader in IT aus führenden Unternehmen, stellt die Frage “Wie navigiere ich die Kom ...
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The Journey from Scan to CAD to Part at Hill Manufacturing, 404
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My shop has been restoring a 1959 Ford F10. When we decided to recreate a digital dash for the truck, we decided to ask the LinkedIn world for help. That’s when I met Ira Laughy with rapid3D. Rapid3D exists to solve complex measurement challenges to empower confident decision-making. We scanned the space and current dash and Ira and his team helped…
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Crafting Excellence: Stories from the Manufacturing Frontlines
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In this enlightening episode of Inspiring Innovation, I had the pleasure of hosting Greg Brown, the seasoned Plant Manager of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Greg's extensive background in manufacturing, paired with a disciplined leadership style honed in the military, has significantly contributed to the Louisville facility's succ…
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Lean Coaching for Lean Coaches: Sam Morgan Helps Mark Graban
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My guest for Episode #503 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Morgan of Illuminate Coaching + Consulting. He was previously a guest in Episode #457. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Today's episode was originally live-streamed on April 9th... Sam's. been doing a livestream series on "Lean Coaching for Lean Coaches." So, in today…
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E88, Electric Vehicles to AI: Navigating Tech Trends
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Join host Sannah Vinding on the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast for an insightful conversation with Dennis Reed, a seasoned research analyst with over 15 years in the financial services and technology industry. In episode 88, Dennis delves into the changing landscape of the manufacturing industry, the rise of electric vehicles, and the impact o…
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Are You Putting Too Much Trust in Your Supply Chain? 403
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How important is building relationships and trust with your vendors? When you do have established relationships, are you placing too much trust in them? How do you balance being business savvy and trusting? Mark McCormack is known for saying “All things being equal, people will do business with a friend; all things being unequal, people will still …
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Lean from a General Manager and Executive Perspective: DeWayne Allen
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My guest for Episode #502 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is DeWayne Allen, an executive, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Episode page with video, transcript, and more DeWayne is a results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience, renowned for leveraging a solid engineering and operations background to propel growth for Fortune 500 …
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E87, Embracing Change and Forward-Thinking in Manufacturing Leadership
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In this engaging installment of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding is joined by Eric Slatten, President and CEO of ECS Inc International. Eric dives into the nuances of company culture within a family-owned business, emphasizing the significance of trust, communication, and genuine care amongst team members. Together, they…
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How Businesses Can Collaborate with Technical Education, 402
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What are the benefits of working closely with a local career & technical education center? You can have a huge impact on the local community, education system, and businesses. If you partner with a local technical center, it could have a far-reaching impact—and it just might help you recruit the next generation. Nix Partners with a local career & t…
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SZN1: Should Women Entrepreneurs Choose the Manufacturing Industry? 401
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POV: You’re a woman with an entrepreneurial edge. You want to start a business. Why not consider the manufacturing industry? There are only 6,431 women-owned manufacturing businesses in the United States (representing just 2% of all manufacturing companies). 20% of them are minority-owned. This industry needs a woman’s perspective and expertise. So…
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Marcia Daszko on Dr. Deming; Pivot Disrupt Transform [Podcast]
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Episode page My guest for Episode #501 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Marcia Daszko, a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant. For more than 25 years, she has passionately been speaking, consulting, and guiding executive teams in Fortune 500/private corporations; education, the U.S. Navy; and non-profits to achieve exponential succes…
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E86, Millennial Perspectives on Manufacturing: Bridging the Generational Gap
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Join host Sannah Vinding on Episode 86 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast as she welcomes guest Eric Gleason, an experienced distribution sales manager at ebm-papst. In a dynamic discussion that covers a broad range of topics, they dive into the complexities of the current manufacturing landscape and explore how leadership and technology ar…
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Lights Out: How to Prioritize Flexibility when You Invest in Automation, 400
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POV: You’ve decided to start the process of implementing automation in your machine shop—but it isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. It’s a process that consists of failing forward and learning from every mistake. Tom Schroeder—the Executive Vice President at PBC Linear—joins us in this episode of Lights Out to share how to prioritize flexibility wh…
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500 Episodes and Growing: The History and Evolution of the Lean Blog Podcast
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Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #500 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is me, your usual host Mark Graban. Today, I'm mixing up the format with a solo episode that celebrates 500 episodes over almost 18 years. I'll share some of the origin story and history of the podcast. You'll hear clips from Episode 1 (with Norm Bod…
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Do We Need More Manufacturing Entrepreneurs? 399
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There are around 17,000 contract manufacturing job shops in the US. That sounds pretty great, right? The truth is that growth is down 16% since 2008. Now, more than ever, we need new entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry. Matthew Nix, Paul Van Metre, Drew Crowe, and Mike Payne join me in this roundtable discussion to talk about the vast oppor…
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E85, Unveiling Sales Tactics and Challenges in Manufacturing
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In this episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Ben Kelly, an experienced sales professional in the manufacturing industry. They delve into Ben's background, discussing his diverse experience in distribution, manufacturing, and as a manufacturing representative. Ben shares his passion for the industry …
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From the Frontline to Project Management (w/ Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake)
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In this engaging episode of Inspiring Innovation, we have the privilege of speaking with Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake, a distinguished veteran of the United States Army and a champion of leadership, project management, and manufacturing in the military sector. Blake shares his invaluable journey, detailing his rise through the ranks to beco…
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MakingSparks: Staying Connected through Your Front Line Leaders Part 2, 398
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How can leadership remain connected to what’s happening on the shop floor? At Nix, we’ve found a creative way to bridge a gap that many businesses experience. We’ve implemented a program that allows our front line to address problems and propose solutions so that their everyday real-world problems are being fixed. Dakota Hunt and Jack Henry Hagan r…
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Jim Womack's Observations and Reflections on the Evolution of Lean
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My guest for Episode #499 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is James P. Womack. Jim really needs no introduction for this audience, he's the founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute (in 1987) and remains a senior advisor to them. Episode page with transcript and more In the late eighties, he and Dan Jones led MIT's International Motor Vehicle Res…
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MakingSparks: Growing Shop Floor Front Line Leaders Part 1, 397
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How do we recruit more young talent to fabrication? How do we navigate rapid growth balanced with training and development? How do we help develop young talent into our future leaders? These are just a few questions we wrestle with in this episode of MakingSparks with special guests Dakota Hunt and Jack Henry Hagan. – Matthew Nix Segments [0:48] Jo…
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E84, Cultivating Relationships and Expanding Networks in Manufacturing
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing podcast! In today's insightful conversation, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Holly Good, the Director of Global Distribution Sales at Knowles Position Devices. With a wealth of experience navigating the electronic industry, Holly shares her expertise in sales, marketing, operations…
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MakingSparks: Manufacturing Precision and Processes with BWXT GM Nate Foote, 396
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BWXT Mount Vernon produces components for naval nuclear reactors, used in submarines and aircraft carriers. Their sprawling facility is home to CNC machine tools and sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment. In this episode of MakingSparks, General Manager Nate Foote shares more about their commitment to processes, their recruiting practic…
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The Toyota Way: Responding to, Preventing and Learning from Mistakes with Jeff Liker
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My guest for Episode #498 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jeffrey K. Liker. Jeff is Professor Emeritus from the University of Michigan, President of Liker Lean Advisors, and author of the great books in the Toyota Way series. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He was previously a guest here in Episodes 3, 4, 37, 39, 41, 111, and 4…
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MakingSparks: How Technology Drives Innovation on the Other Side of Metalworking Nation, 395
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What are the pros and cons of plasma cutters vs. water jets vs. lasers? How does cutting with nitrogen differ from cutting with oxygen? How is technology driving innovation in fabrication? R.J. Reed and Brendon DiVincenzo join us in this episode of MakingSparks to cover all things lasers and fabrication. Because if you’re not MakingSparks with the …
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E83, Unveiling the Electronic Industry's Transformation
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In this episode, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Zachary Feuerstein, the founder and CEO of Breadboard, a company automating electronics procurement. Zachary shares insights on the changes in the electronic industry, key challenges facing manufacturers, and the benefits of their software for electronics procurement. He also offers advice for new…
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Legally Protecting Your Innovations (Chris Proskey - BrownWinick Law Firm)
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It’s time to dive into important aspects of custom manufacturing in the context of legal contracts and agreements. To cover this adequately, we are joined by Chris Proskey, a partner at BrownWinick Law Firm who specializes in patent, trademark and intellectual property. We will cover the importance of defining who owns the intellectual property dur…
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An Important Update on Jason Zenger and the Leadership Lessons We Learned from It, 394
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On December 7th, 2023, Jason had a heart attack, the type well-known as the “widow-maker.” Miraculously, Jason survived. Then he survived a heart transplant. January 19th, 2024, he went home. Jason beat the odds. In this episode of MakingChips, we’ll share Jason’s miraculous story. We’ll also share some of the lessons we’ve learned throughout the l…
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Improving MRI Safety for Patients and Staff: Tobias Gilk
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My guest for Episode #497 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tobias Gilk, the founder of Gilk Radiology Consulting (GRC). He is an architect by training, but has spent 20+ years focusing on MRI safety... initially through the architecture and planning of MRI facilities, but quickly growing into the technology, clinical practice, regulation, and…
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MakingSparks: Expanding and Transitioning a Family Business in Manufacturing with Joe Patterson, 393
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Every family business that’s growing and expanding runs into some challenges. From navigating tough conversations with family to determining a centralized versus decentralized model, there are numerous things to consider. Joe Patterson’s family business overcame the challenges that came their way and expanded globally. However, they had lofty goals…
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E82, Growth and Evolution in the Electronics Industry
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Mallerie Merchant, a dedicated professional with a strong background in business and sales. We delved into the exciting electronic industry, the impact of technological advancements, the importance of strong mentorship and company culture, and the evolving customer relationships in a changing world. L…
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MakingSparks: Embracing the Family Aspect of Business with Tad Dickel Part 2, 392
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communication with your family? How do you foster open communication in difficult conversations? Running a family business is full of unique challenges—and successes—that many other businesses don’t have to think about. But navigating those challenges doesn’t have to be difficult. Tad Dickel returns in this episode of MakingSparks to cover it all. …
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Learning and Leading Lean as the CEO: Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem
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My guest for Episode #496 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Randy Carr, the CEO of South Florida-based World Emblem – one of the largest embroidery companies in the world with plants in the U.S. and Mexico. Episode page with transcript, video, and more Since 1993, the family-owned business has been the “go to” for emblems and patches for sport…
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MakingSparks: Navigating a Family Business in Manufacturing with Tad Dickel Part 1, 391
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Nix Companies is a fifth-generation family business in an industry that's predominantly privately held and family-owned. Family-owned businesses are the fabric of our economy. Today’s guest on MakingSparks, Tad Dickel, is a Leadership & Strategy Consultant with a special interest in family-owned businesses. He helps them with everything from govern…
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E81, Driving Business Success through Purposeful Manufacturing Innovation
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In this episode of the Mind The Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding interviews Matt Johnson, CEO and cofounder of LAIIER.IO, a company specializing in smart building monitoring solutions. Matt shares insights on innovation, product development, and managing a technology company. They discuss the challenges of product de…
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Habits, Continuous Improvement, and the Latest at KaiNexus: Greg Jacobson
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My guest for this bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gregory H. Jacobson, M.D., a co-founder and the CEO of KaiNexus. Episode show page with transcript, video, and more Greg, also a practicing emergency medicine physician to this day, was previously a guest in Episode 149 and was a part of a physician panel in Episode 361. He also…
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