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GA 134
How to Apply Lean to Finance with Tiago Salgado

Today’s guest is Tiago Salgado, a lean practitioner from Portugal. Ron and Tiago talked about the intersection of lean and finance, and about Tiago’s personal lean journey. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Tiago’s background and…

GA 133
How to Create a Visual Workplace with Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth

Today’s guest is Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth, an author and consultant who specializes in the visual workplace. Gwendolyn shared her fascinating background with us and explained the importance of visuality. This in-depth conversation is guaranteed to challenge your thinking. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In…

GA 132
How to Apply Lean to Puzzle Manufacturing with Don Scott

Today’s guest is Don Scott of Buffalo Games, a puzzle and board game company. Don described his take on continuous improvement as well as the challenges that pertain to this unique industry. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Don’s…

GA 131
How to Develop a Well-Rounded Approach to Lean with Chad Vincent

Today’s guest is Chad Vincent, a Lean Leader with an extremely diverse background and a lot of coaching experience. Ron and Chad discussed Chad’s work applying lean in several different industries, and what he has learned along the way. An MP3 version of this episode is available…

GA 130
How to Succeed at Every Stage of Your Lean Journey with Greg Williams

Today’s guest is Greg Williams, Chair Elect of AME and Director of Enterprise Excellence at Aera Energy LLC. Greg shared some of the stories and valuable wisdom he’s accumulated from his impressive lean background. There is so much great information in this episode, you won’t want…

GA 129
How to Apply Lean to Agriculture with Jeff Duarte

Today’s guest is Jeff Duarte, of Duarte Nursery. Located in Hughson, California, Ron and Jeff discussed Duarte Nursery’s lean journey and what they’ve learned so far. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Jeff’s background (3:40)…

GA 128
How to Implement Lean Efforts That Last with Amanda Culver

Today’s guest is Amanda Culver. Amanda has over 10 years of experience with Lean and Six Sigma, especially as it applies to Pharmaceuticals. She shared a lot of valuable insight with us, including her take on why organizations struggle to sustain their continuous improvement efforts. An MP3 version…

GA 127
How to Apply Lean to Different Industries with Gary Beaudette

Today’s guest is Gary Beaudette, a consultant with an impressive lean background. Gary and Ron discussed Gary’s career thus far, the different industries he’s applied lean to, and more. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:…

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