Gemba Academy Podcast

Weekly interviews with some of the best leaders, thinkers, and innovators in continuous improvement. Join your host Ron Pereira to learn, be inspired, and get expert advice from our incredible guests!

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Lean Farming with Thomas Riner

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Thomas Riner. Thomas (who has a traditional continuous improvement background) and his wife run a farm and…

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The Model Line Approach with Lee Fried and Kris Box

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guests are Lean Consultants Lee Fried and Kris Box. Lee and Kris specialize in healthcare and are…

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Lean Dentistry with Dr. Sami Bahri, DDS

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Dr. Sami Bahri, aka the “The Lean Dentist.” Known for incorporating lean into his dentistry…

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Practical Problem Solving: Part Three with Jon Miller

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. In the third part of our Practical Problem Solving podcast series, Jon and I discuss Step 5, developing…

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Lean Metrics with Robert St. Louis

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Robert St. Louis, a great lean thinker and manufacturing professional with a fascinating background. Robert…

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Leading in a Lean Environment with Kent Bradley

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Practical Problem Solving: Part Two with Jon Miller

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. In the second part of our Practical Problem Solving course, GA Co-Founder Jon Miller and I dive deep…

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Lean for the Long Term with Ken Rolfes

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The Gemba Academy Podcast is the premier podcast for all continuous improvement practitioners. Regardless of your prior experience, you will find lessons and insights applicable to both your professional and personal life.

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About Ron Pereira

Ron is an avid lean six sigma practitioner, and master black belt. His passion for improvement led him to help found Gemba Academy, the premium provider of Lean Six Sigma training.

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