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Made To Grow - The Manufacturing Growth Podcast brought to you by Flowlens MRP Software. Each month, we'll be talking to experienced SME manufacturers, industry thought leaders, digital transformation experts and mindset gurus to bring a range of different perspectives on growing your small manufacturing company. From operational excellence, strategy and sales to finance procurement and talent acquisition, we'll cover it all. Hear directly from people who have worked in manufacturing businesses as they share their personal stories and professional insights to help you scale your business.
Flowlens MRP Software hosts Made To Grow: The SME Manufacturing Podcast, a business show with 32 episodes published.
About Our Guest Stephen Ottaway is Managing Director of Korvus Technology, a UK-based scientific instruments manufacturer specialising in physical vapour deposition tools for research and development applications across
In this slightly different episode of Made to Grow, the tables are turned as regular collaborator and returning guest Angela Fumpson interviews Rich Dale about what really makes digital transformation succeed in manufact
In this episode of Made to Grow, host Rich Dale is joined by Rich Webley, founder of Framework Twelve, to explore why marketing so often underperforms in SME manufacturing businesses. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experi
The first episode of Made to Grow for 2026 tackles a topic that’s moving fast from “worth keeping an eye on” to a real, practical issue for UK manufacturers: CBAM – the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Rich Dale is jo
About the Guest Fred Copestake is a sales trainer and consultant at Brindis with 25 years’ experience across 38 countries, training 10,000+ salespeople. Author of Selling Through Partnering Skills (2020), Hybrid Selling,
In this episode of Made to Grow, Rich Dale speaks with Mark Wood, Managing Director of Alliance Procurement Solutions, about how SME manufacturers can unlock real improvements using the data and systems they already have
For many SME manufacturers, scattered spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and the challenge of bringing teams along on the digital efficiency journey can be overwhelming. This episode addresses these issues by introducin
For many small manufacturers, security only becomes a focus when something goes wrong. But with bring your own device becoming more normal for all sorts of businesses, the growing reliance on subcontractors, and increasi
Digital transformation isn’t just about the tech. It’s about people. In this second part of our conversation with quality consultant and change management expert Angela Fumpson, we move from planning to execution—what ac
Change management is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing and business transformation. Many organisations struggle to implement new systems or processes effectively—not because the technology doesn’t work or th
In the first episode of Season 3 of Made to Grow, we dive into succession and exit planning—a critical but often overlooked aspect of running a business. Many SME founders find themselves deep in the day-to-day operation
In the latest episode of "Made to Grow," we delve into how DD Scientific, a leading manufacturer of gas sensors, has harnessed the power of continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven insights to propel its growt
In this episode of Made to Grow, host Rich Dale is joined by Marv Van Niekerk, COO of Flowlens, and Holly Steele-Nicholson, Customer Success Lead at Flowlens, to discuss the importance of data strategy and dashboard inte
In this episode of "Made to Grow," Rich welcomes Nishant Raj, CEO of Value Chain, to explore the challenges SMEs face in managing upstream Scope 3 carbon emissions. Nishant shares insights on how SMEs can integrate susta
In this episode of "Made to Grow," we welcome back Tom Hughes, Managing Director of GembaDocs. Tom discusses the crucial role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in manufacturing, particularly for SME manufacturers.
In this episode of "Made to Grow," we welcome Oliver Caunt, Managing Director of JCS Nuclear Solutions. Oliver shares the story of his family firm JCS, a small manufacturing business founded in 1975 that has evolved into
In this thought-provoking episode of "Made to Grow," we sit down with Sam Baynham, Managing Director of Conex Portal, a vibrant UK-wide community dedicated to connecting and empowering SME manufacturers and engineering c
In this insightful episode of "Made to Grow," we engage with Will Kinghorn, a Digital Adoption Specialist with Made Smarter UK, to explore the transformative impact of digital technology on UK SME manufacturers. As digit
Today, we're joined by Nathan Peele of Denatec, a high-tech manufacturing firm that, against all odds, soared from its inception to a turnover of over £3 million in just three years. As Denatec stands on the cusp of glob
In the latest episode of "Made to Grow," we explore the transformative world of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH), a pioneering initiative designed to empower SMEs by unlocking the full potential of their data. Wit
Fred Copestake
sales trainer and consultant · Brindis
1 appearance on this show
Mark Wood
Social Sustainability Lead for Great Britain & Ireland · Alliance Procurement Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Rob White
Head of Samsung Wallet US · DD Scientific
1 appearance on this show
Tom Hughes
remote-first HR Business Partner and consultant · Foxhollow Film
1 appearance on this show
Pete
Weapons Systems Operator and Fighter Combat Instructor · Attack On Final Fantasy
1 appearance on this show
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Made To Grow: The SME Manufacturing Podcast is hosted by Flowlens MRP Software. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 32 episodes.
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