Hosted by Martin Griffiths · EN · 55 episodes
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Manufacturers Make Strides is a podcast about people in manufacturing and the paths they’ve taken. Martin speaks with guests from across the manufacturing world about their careers, the challenges along the way, and the strides that keep the industry moving forward. New episodes every other Tuesday
Martin Griffiths hosts Manufacturers Make Strides, a business show with 55 episodes published.
Micro manufacturing businesses operate in a constant balance between flexibility, quality, cash, and people. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Adkins, President of Performance Results Plus, to explore what it really
Manufacturing design collaboration is at its most powerful long before a drawing hits the shop floor. Yet many teams only discover misalignment when designs arrive in production and the problems start stacking up. In thi
Manufacturing process improvement often focuses on what happens on the shop floor, but what if the constant firefighting in manufacturing is actually caused by issues that begin much earlier in the process? In this episo
What if resistance to change in manufacturing isn’t the problem we think it is? In this episode, we sit down with Ron Crabtree , a manufacturing transformation expert whose career spans shop floor roles, major improvemen
Manufacturing business growth often slows when everything depends on one person. In this episode, Martin speaks with Adina Fetche , founder of Ellcado Finance , about why running your manufacturing business as if you wer
Engineering teams often face intense time pressure, and the environment they work in has a direct impact on how clearly they think and how effectively they collaborate. This episode looks at how leadership, communication
Aerospace engineering can be a high-pressure environment, but the way teams communicate often shapes how that pressure is felt. This episode looks at how calm, clear, and collaborative communication supports engineers wo
Manufacturing leadership looks different once responsibility moves beyond the role and into ownership. In this episode of Manufacturers Make Strides, Martin speaks with Larry Dix II, President at Apex Truss, about what i
Many manufacturing businesses look busy, yet still feel financially exposed underneath. Stewart Ervin has seen this pattern repeatedly inside factories where activity masks a lack of control, and where a financially heal
Values-driven manufacturing shows up in who people trust when decisions matter. In this episode, Angelo D’Amico , President of Canada Rubber Group Inc , shares how a people-first approach shaped his path from lean consul
Digital transformation doesn’t fail because the tech isn’t ready. It fails when people aren’t. In this episode, Ryan Pollyniak , who has spent over 15 years guiding manufacturers through ERP and change programmes, shares
Manufacturing operations touch every part of a business. It’s where cost, quality and day-to-day decision-making come together, and where collaboration can make the biggest difference to performance. In this episode, Flo
Manufacturing collaboration is helping UK businesses escape the feast-or-famine cycle, build trust across the supply chain, and grow without relying on expensive marketing. In this episode, Richard Patch, co-founder of t
Sustaining improvement in manufacturing takes more than introducing new processes. It’s about making change last, empowering people, and balancing consistency with progress. In this episode, George Pesansky, President of
Finding fulfilment in manufacturing is about more than climbing the career ladder. It is about aligning your work with your values, building integrity into every decision, and knowing when to shape your own path. In this
Manufacturing innovation is about more than new machines. It is about leadership, resilience, and building the right teams. In this episode you will hear how military discipline shaped Martin Jewell’s approach to leaders
Building a career in UK aerospace does not have to follow a straight line. In this episode you’ll hear how apprenticeships can open doors, why culture matters as much as technical skills, and what the future holds for th
Kate Davies, transformation consultant and founder of Rufus Wren , brings two decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial change. In this episode, she shares her perspective on sustainable leaders
Automation, machine vision and AI are changing manufacturing. In this episode, you’ll hear how one founder used them to stay competitive and build a thriving business. Paul Wilson , founder of Scorpion Vision , shares ho
Quality is not just a department. It is a mindset that should be part of everything a manufacturer does. In this episode, Suresh Babu explains why the most successful manufacturers treat quality as a shared responsibilit
Ron Crabtree
founder and CEO · MetaOps
1 appearance on this show
Stewart Ervin
founder · Bracket Management
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Pollyniak
seasoned sales professional · Western Computer
1 appearance on this show
George Pesansky
Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Author of Super Performance
1 appearance on this show
Kate Davies
business transformation and strategic leadership · Pupil Slicer
1 appearance on this show
Paul Wilson
former coach · Auckland psychotherapist
1 appearance on this show
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