How Manufacturers Improve
A Podcast for manufacturers that want to know the strategies, successes, and lessons learned of industry leaders
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Spotify5S That Sticks
Gary Olson
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #148
Struggling to sustain 5S? Learn how to make it stick with practical strategies that go beyond surface-level improvements. Discover why most 5S efforts fail and how to create lasting change in your workplace.
The Power of Mistake Proofing
George Murray
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #147
Reduce errors, improve efficiency, and build a culture of mistake-proofing. Learn practical strategies to prevent defects, standardize work, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.
Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce
Mike Franz
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #146
Wondering how to develop a strong manufacturing workforce? Get insights on workforce development strategies to attract, train, and retain top talent while preparing the next generation for success.
Transformation Through Process Mapping
Rebecca Jasper
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #145
Learn how process mapping helps manufacturers streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and align teams for success. This episode shares practical steps to improve efficiency and drive better results.
Keys to a Successful Kaizen Event
Robert Dewane
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #144
Uncover the keys to Kaizen success. Learn how to run impactful Kaizen events that drive real improvements, gain leadership buy-in, and sustain results for long-term success.
Best in Class One-On-Ones
Dan Powley
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #143
Discover how to make your one-on-one meetings more effective, engaging, and impactful. Learn key strategies to align, support, and develop your team while ensuring accountability and follow-through.
Fix Problems, Not Just Symptoms with RCA
Helen Swanson
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #142
Learn how to fix the root cause—not just the symptoms—with better RCA. This episode explores problem definition, eliminating bias, and mistake-proofing strategies to drive real change in manufacturing.
Marketing’s Role in Manufacturing
Christine Olson
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #141
Learn how to align operations, engage teams, and strengthen customer relationships with strategic marketing along with actionable insights to elevate manufacturing processes and organizational collaboration.
Shaping Culture, Talent, and Strategy
Steve Zweber and Russ Soukup
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #140
Gain an executive perspective on economic trends, the evolving role of AI in manufacturing, strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent, and implementing operational excellence across teams.
Facilitation Skills from One of the Best
Bob Dummer
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Ep. #139
In this episode, Bob Dummer shares actionable tips to help you facilitate meetings that drive engagement, encourage participation, and lead to clear decisions and action steps.