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In this episode, Bryan Sapot and special guest Dr. Paul Snowdon delve into the art of creating transformational shifts within teams. Discover strategies to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful c

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How do you create calm in manufacturing? Until now, there hasn’t been anything focused on putting the pieces of the puzzle together – people, culture, lean, continuous improvement, theory of constraints, manufacturing, and tech. How do all of these pieces come together to create the optimal manufacturer? This podcast focuses on the intersection of these topics so commonly talked about in manufacturing, but rarely explaining how to get it done.
Bryan Sapot hosts Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, a business show with 24 episodes published.

In this episode, Bryan Sapot and special guest Dr. Paul Snowdon delve into the art of creating transformational shifts within teams. Discover strategies to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful c

In this episode of the Zen and the Art of Manufacturing podcast, Bryan Sapot and Jesse DePriest discuss the principles of Lean Management and the OpEx management strategy. They explore the importance of leadership, daily

Bryan Sapot and John Broadbent discuss the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector, particularly focusing on digital transformation, the impact of aging equipment, and the importance of data-driven decis

In this episode, Bryan Sapot and Tony Kaczmarek discuss the current state of manufacturing technology, focusing on the challenges of data collection, automation, and the importance of building trust within the industry.

In this episode, Bryan Sapot interviews JT Badiani, President of Focused Improvement, discussing the impact of tariffs on manufacturing and the importance of lean principles and data-driven strategies to enhance efficien

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, we take a deep dive into embracing and adopting new technologies in manufacturing. Bryan is joined by Jason Guss, CEO and Co-founder of Iterate Labs, a wearable tech a

Hiring is a hot topic right now. There are many, many manufacturing jobs available, but manufacturers have are having difficulty filling the openings. David Klotz, President of Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) jo

Too many companies focus on the wrong metrics. Instead, if they were focusing on increasing engagement and reducing turnover, other results like cost savings and increased profits would follow. Allison Greco joins us onc

Join us as we dive into the world of continuous improvement. But, instead of a focus on tools, we focus on the why. “We have to be very good at persuading people so we focus a lot on the why.” Why are we making a change?

“If we focus on the right things, develop the right habits, give things the right focus, then the results will take care of themselves.” Paul Dunlop joins us for a second time to drill down into lean processes, measureme

"A process is a process, no matter the industry. Most organizations can apply Lean principles and Lean thinking." Paul Dunlop, Founder of Dunlop Consultants and a world-renowned Lean expert, joins us on this week's episo

Creating a successful brand is difficult, yet Trevor Crotts, Founder and President of BuddyBrands and CEO of Compel Commerce, has figured out the winning formula. Trevor joins us on this week's episode of Zen and the Art

How do you define what excellence is in an organization? Jesse DePriest, a Lean Transformation Coach and Director of Operational Excellence at First National Bank of Omaha, joins us once more to explore defining, measuri

How do you figure out the difference between data and information? What is going to drive change in your organization? Jesse DePriest, a Lean Transformation Coach and Director of Operational Excellence at First National

When and how should you move to automatic data collection? Dick Willis, Industrial Digitization Leader at Trane Technologies, a skilled veteran in the digitized factory industry, tells us how to structure data collection

"By doing these things, you will improve across the board." In the second part of John Broadbent's interview with SensrTrx's Founder and CEO, Bryan Sapot, the two discuss getting started with Industry 4.0 and why it does

Industry 4.0 has been around for years. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Industry greats like John Broadbent, Founder of Realise Potential, have been exploring the benefits of a new era of manufacturing technology since the

Part 2 of Stuart's podcast episode dives into the maintenance metrics that you need to care about, getting operators onboard with maintenance goals, daily meetings involving the entire plant, and working together as a te

What is a healthy maintenance culture? Surprisingly, it doesn't include just maintenance. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, Bryan Sapot sits down with Stuart Fergusson, Director of Solutions Engineerin

In part 2, we talk about the specific steps needed to become a better leader while simultaneously improving the plant. Learn why listening skills can be the number one influence of exceptional culture, why good leadershi
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