How Manufacturers Improve
A Podcast for manufacturers that want to know the successes and lessons learned of industry leaders
Claims That Cost Manufacturers the Most(And How to Prevent Them)
Steve Chismar & Zach Upgren
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #175
Most manufacturers are one incident away from a six-figure hit. Learn which insurance claims cost the most, why cyber is rising fast, and what a strong safety culture actually looks like on the plant floor.
Project Management For Manufacturers
Rodd Joos
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #174
Too many projects, not enough results? Learn how to prioritize the right work, manage scope, build stronger project teams, and use hybrid methodologies to deliver faster in manufacturing.
Capturing Tribal Knowledge
Curt Gosser
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #173
Tribal knowledge walks out the door when your best people leave. Discover practical strategies for capturing, documenting, and transferring operational knowledge before it’s too late.
AI Do’s & Don’ts
Angie Wittke
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #172
Discover how to implement AI in manufacturing without burning money. Learn essential security measures, data quality requirements, and why building a solid foundation matters before automating processes.
Recognition That Retains Talent
Kirby Sneen
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #171
High turnover is costing your plant more than you think. Discover low-cost, high-impact recognition strategies that keep your manufacturing team engaged, loyal, and performing at their best.
Breaking Down Silos – Part 2
Josh Erickson
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #170
Silos silently stall manufacturing performance. Learn how misaligned metrics, undefined terms, and weak culture create them — and the practical steps leaders use to tear them down for good.
Breaking Down Silos – Part 1
Heather Stewart
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #169
Breaking down silos in manufacturing requires replacing protectionism with curiosity, tying metrics to organizational goals, and building shared empathy through cross-training. Learn practical strategies to boost collaboration.
How Kaizen Events Work
Scott Connor
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #168
Discover how to run Kaizen events that actually work. Learn the prep work required, how to create team alignment, manage scope, and maintain momentum to achieve breakthrough results in manufacturing continuous improvement.
How to do a Waste Walk
Eugene Arrington
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #167
Discover how to conduct effective waste walks in manufacturing. Learn team selection strategies, observation techniques, the 8 wastes framework, and action planning methods that turn floor observations into measurable improvements.
How to Have a Great One-on-One
Bart Hoemann
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #166
Discover proven strategies for conducting one-on-ones that actually work. Learn how to build trust, prepare effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and create meaningful development conversations with your team.