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Understanding Your Suppliers with Denise Meredith

This week’s guest is Denise Meredith. Ron and Denise discussed everything from working with suppliers, to casket manufacturing, to automation. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Denise (2:34) How Denise…

GA 290
The Danger of Being Right with Thomas Frase

This week’s guest is Thomas Frase. Ron and Thomas discussed why you should be careful being right, and some of the best ways to positively influence and connect with people. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode…

GA 289
Combining TWI and Process Behavior Analysis with Panos Efsta

This week’s guest is Panos Efsta. Ron and Panos discussed how TWI and process behavior analysis can be integrated to create a powerful, holistic approach to continuous improvement. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: …

GA 288
Adapting to Industry 4.0 with Luke Mullins

This week’s guest is Luke Mullins. Ron and Luke discussed the concept of Industry 4.0, including the challenges both current and future leaders may face as lean evolves. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: …

GA 287
The Wheel of Sustainability with Adam Lawrence

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Adam explained the Wheel of Sustainability model he developed to help individuals and organizations sustain their improvement efforts. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The Shigeo Shingo quote…

GA 286
Lean and Robotic Process Automation with Saif Arshad

This week’s guest is Saif Arshad. Saif works for S&P Global, and he shared how they use lean thinking to improve their processes. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Saif…

GA 285
Learning Four Languages in One Year with Scott Young

This week’s guest is Ultralearning author Scott Young. Ron and Scott discussed the concept of ultralearning, and how Scott has used its principles to accomplish some truly impressive goals. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: …

GA 284
Continuous Improvement in the Fast Food Industry with David Reid

This week’s guest is David Reid. David is a Principal Team Leader at Chick-fil-A, and he shared some of the many ways they’ve incorporated lean into their day-to-day operations. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll…

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