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SpotifyManufacturing’s Outlook
Laurie Harbour
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #135.5
Industry expert Laurie Harbour, partner with Wipfli, delves into the outlook of manufacturing. In this episode, Laurie shares key insights on the current instability in the industry, emerging trends to watch, and the barriers manufacturers must overcome to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Removing Variation From Your Process
Matt Evans
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #135
Matt Evans, Quality Manager at Unimatic Precision Machining, shares practical strategies for removing variation from your processes. Learn about mistake-proofing, leveraging control charts, and creating accurate standards to improve consistency and overall quality.
The Top 5 Problems CI Leaders Face
Bob Dummer
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #134
Gain insights on how to overcome continuous improvement challenges so that you can effectively manage improvements. Explore the top 5 challenges CI leaders face, including resistance to change, sustainment, and access to data.
Unleashing the Power of Problem-Solving
Eugene Arrington
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #133.5
In this bonus episode, we’re sharing a replay of one of your favorites, featuring Eugene Arrington. Learn how to overcome fire fighting, make time for problem-solving, and overcome the tendency to jump to conclusions.
Sustaining Six Sigma Improvements
Matthew Yost
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #133
In this episode, Mathew Yost shares what it takes to sustain Six Sigma improvements for lasting success. He breaks down how metrics, tracking, management support, culture, standard work, and training have helped his team maintain the gains from Six Sigma projects. Gain practical insights and strategies to ensure your process improvements endure.
Translating Lean Into Front Office Improvements
Sarah Hartung
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #132.5
In this episode, Sarah Hartung joins Kirby Sneen to explore how lean principles can be effectively applied in the office setting. Discover practical strategies for creating a lean enterprise, streamlining your business systems, and avoiding the pitfalls of sub-optimization.
Celebrating Continuous Improvement
Nick Wenner, Mark Luger, & Pete Barboni
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #132
In this episode, we are celebrating three manufacturers for their commitment to developing a culture of continuous improvement and their willingness to share their experiences with their peers. Learn about the biggest accomplishments, lessons learned, and current initiatives of Pallet Service Corporation, Intek Plastics, and LubeTech, all of which are aimed at creating a better future for everyone at their companies.
3 Behaviors that Sabotage Leadership Potential
Kirby Sneen
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #131
In this episode, Kirby delves into three critical behaviors that are sabotaging leadership potential. Listen to learn these barriers to leadership potential and effective strategies to overcome them.
Characteristics of a Professional Problem Solver
Michael Muilenburg
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #130
In this episode, Michael Muilenburg and Kirby Sneen dive into the key characteristics that set professional problem solvers apart. Learn from Michael’s experiences, discover common pitfalls to avoid, and learn the essential traits you need to succeed.
Improving Process Capability
Nick Cristan
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #129
In this episode, learn how to improve your process capability. Nick Cristan shares the importance of producing repeatable results, how to utilize metrics and language to communicate with your team, and how to get people involved in solving a problem.
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