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Manufacturing Excellence

Seraph Consulting

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/97d. Total Eps: 8

Conversations with leaders pushing industrial businesses forward. Guests include operational experts, capital allocators, and specialists bringing unique insights to navigate the greatest challenges in business.

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18/02/2025
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https://formic.co/
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https://rebuildmanufacturing.com/16-principles/
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Made in America - Re:Build Manufacturing Co-Founder and CEO Miles Arnone

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 57:35

Miles Arnone, Co-Founder of Re:Build Manufacturing, discusses the critical role of long-term thinking, incentives, and collaboration in revitalizing the American manufacturing base. Re:Build integrates decades of leadership experience and a commitment to 16 core principles, known as The Re:Build Way, to create a resilient and innovative manufacturing business. Miles shares his insights on offshoring cycles, software integration, and the future of manufacturing in America.

➡️ Follow Miles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesarnone/

➡️ Learn more about Re:Build Manufacturing: https://rebuildmanufacturing.com/16-principles/

➡️ Follow Re:Build Manufacturing: https://www.linkedin.com/company/re-build-manufacturing/

➡️ Learn more about the Reindustrialize Conference: https://www.reindustrialize.com/

➡️ See more from Seraph: https://seraph.com/insights

➡️ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraph-consulting-inc

➡️ Justin's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinpfortier

➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3FURGfO

➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FTZgXW

➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/40BlTIO

(00:00:00) - Discussion on company principles vs. mission statements

(00:01:08) - Justin Fortier introduces the Manufacturing Excellence podcast and Miles Arnone

(00:02:50) - Beginning of the discussion about the Rug Doctor example and offshoring

(00:03:34) - Explanation of private equity structure and its impact on manufacturing

(00:05:40) - How offshoring affects product design and innovation

(00:07:23) - The Rug Doctor case study and competition with Bissell

(00:08:38) - Unintended consequences of offshoring to China

(00:09:58) - Impact of manufacturing changes on American democracy and economy

(00:11:13) - Distinction between reshoring and rebuilding in manufacturing

(00:14:10) - Formation of Re:Build Manufacturing and its timing

(00:16:45) - Discussion on Re:Build's partnership with General Catalyst

(00:19:17) - Explanation of Re:Build's 16 foundational principles

(00:23:36) - Introduction of Re:Build's cost-sharing model with customers

(00:27:38) - Re:Build's approach to customer relationships and collaboration

(00:32:03) - Discussion on the concept of industrial conglomerates and Re:Build's approach

(00:34:30) - Re:Build's strategy for internal collaboration and incentives

(00:37:50) - Knowledge sharing and collaboration tools within Re:Build

(00:40:45) - Comparison of Re:Build's model to Japanese keiretsu and Korean chaebol

(00:45:50) - Discussion on the role of software in manufacturing

(00:51:48) - Re:Build's approach to implementing software solutions

(00:54:23) - Re:Build's strategy for acquiring and building capabilities

(00:56:32) - Conclusion and outro of the podcast

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Automating Work Instructions - Dirac CEO and Co-Founder, Filip Aronshtein | Manufacturing Excellence

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 29:58

Filip Aronshtein, Founder and CEO of Dirac, a startup improving the industrialization process. Right now they are particularly focused on bridging the gap between CAD files and manufacturing work instruction creation. Fil holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Robotics from Johns Hopkins.

➡️ Follow Filip on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fila/ ➡️ Learn more about Dirac: https://diracinc.com

➡️ See more from Seraph: https://seraph.com/insights

➡️ Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraph-consulting-inc

00:00 Introduction, What is Dirac? Why does it matter?

02:15 CEO Fil Aronshtein’s background and inspiration

09:13 Where Dirac is at in product development

12:24 How Dirac works

15:57 Driving interactions on the shop floor and the 80/20 philosophy

17:24 Accumulating tribal knowledge

22:45 Dirac’s progress so far

27:05 Current use cases

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➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3FURGfO⁠ ➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Spotify: ➡️ Manufacturing Excellence podcast on Amazon Music:

Saman Farid of Formic: Closing the 1M Worker Gap with a Robotic Manufacturing Workforce

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 35:03

Saman Farid, CEO of Formic, is a leading figure in the US robotics industry, with a focus on enhancing factory productivity and capacity through cutting-edge robotics technology.

Prior to founding Formic, Saman ran the global investment fund for Baidu Ventures, specializing in AI and Machine Learning, and founded Comet Labs, an AI technology investment fund and incubator. Before his investment work, Saman built and sold two tech companies and worked on technology infrastructure projects in alternative energy. He also held positions at global tech giants Verizon, Microsoft, and Honeywell.

➡️ Follow Saman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanfarid/

➡️ Learn more about Formic: https://formic.co/

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(00:00:00) Using Robots to Solve Manufacturing Labor Shortage

(00:02:47) Boosting Manufacturing Productivity with Robot Staffing

(00:05:19) Robots in Manufacturing and Food Production

(00:07:59) Robot Workers in Manufacturing and Service Networks

(00:10:27) The Benefits of a Technicians Network for Robotics Maintenance

(00:13:03) Formic's Rapid Robot Deployment and Ambitious Goals for the Future

(00:15:46) The Rise of Professional Managers of Robot Fleets

(00:18:21) Financing and Repurposing Robots in Manufacturing Plants

(00:21:00) The Importance of Simulation in Robotics Deployment

(00:23:37) Solving the Robot Adoption Issue

Sam Simon of Simon Group Holdings: Leadership, Culture, and Talent for Operational Excellence

Monday, March 27, 2023 • Duration 30:30

Sam Simon is the Founder and Chairman of Simon Group Holdings (SGH), which he formed in 1985 with the founding of Atlas Oil Company, headquartered in Taylor, Michigan.

Simon Group Holdings, directly and through its subsidiaries, has interests in and is an active investment manager within the following sectors: Commercial Fuel Supply and Distribution; Oil Field Services; Logistics and Transportation; Commercial and Residential Real Estate; Aviation; Technology SaaS; and Insurance Solutions. The SGH Investment Management Team has active investments throughout the capital stack including: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mezzanine, and Senior Debt. SGH has over 1,000 team members among its family of companies.

In this episode we discuss:

✔️ Unlocking the power of company values: how they shape your culture and drive business success

✔️ Leading from the field: the power of hands-on management

✔️ Building a winning team: tips and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in manufacturing

(00:00:00) - Building a billion dollar company from scratch with Sam Simon

(00:02:21) - Building a strong company culture with passion and communication

(00:11:19) - Assessing business opportunities based on people and facilities, not just financials

(00:16:14) - The importance of being in the field

(00:20:54) - Tools for entrepreneurial clarity and focus

(00:23:10) - The importance of hiring the right people and providing training

(00:27:34) - Advice for young people starting their career

Learn more about Simon Group Holdings: www.simongroupholdings.com

Chris Cummins, CEO of Micronics: Building Winning Teams, Integrating Acquisitions & Driving Continuous Improvement

Friday, March 17, 2023 • Duration 42:44

With over 27 years of manufacturing experience in highly-engineered products, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to his current leadership position at Micronics Engineered Filtration Group. Prior to joining Micronics, he held various senior leadership roles, including President, COO, SVP – Global Operations, and General Manager, in a diverse range of privately held and public companies such as Danaher Corporation, Colson Group, Symmetry Medical, and Abaco Systems.

Chris's professional strengths are centered around Lean principles and Six Sigma deployment, driving global manufacturing strategies, optimizing supply chain, and continuous performance improvement. He is also currently an Operating Partner at Vance Street Capital.

Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophergcummins

Learn more about Micronics: https://www.micronicsinc.com/about

Learn more about Vance Street Capital: https://vancestreetcapital.com/team/chris-cummins

In this episode we discuss:

- Successful acquisition integrations in manufacturing businesses

- Leading through tough choices: transparency and team support

- Lessons from his leadership roles in corporations and PE-backed companies

- Talent acquisition: attracting, recruiting and developing winning teams

- Effective leadership communication

Doug McCormick of HCI Equity - Investing in human capital, consolidating fragmented markets & leading teams

Saturday, February 18, 2023 • Duration 33:55

Doug McCormick is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at HCI Equity Partners and oversees the origination, management and development of the firm’s investments. Mr. McCormick joined the HCI team in 1999 and has served as a Managing Partner since 2006.

HCI Equity Partners is a Lower Middle Market Private Equity Firm that targets growth-oriented, independently owned manufacturing, service and distribution companies. The company aims to deploy $15 to $75 million per investment either upfront or over time. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Doug received his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Mr. McCormick previously served as a Captain in the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division, receiving numerous awards for performance and achievement.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

HCI Equity Partners' innovative investment strategy and its impact on business growth
The importance of leveraging the operations team to improve the portfolio
Doug McCormick's military background and the differences between leading in the service and business
How owners considering selling should vet their private equity partner
HCI's three-pronged approach for transforming companies into industry leaders
Short-term and long-term trends accelerated by the pandemic and their implications for businesses
Applicable lessons learned from Doug's career
His personal finance book Family Inc.

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Steven Wybo of Riveron - Navigating a Financial Crisis, Lessons from Turning Around Manufacturers in a Cash Crunch

Friday, December 9, 2022 • Duration 36:39

Steven Wybo has over 20 years of experience helping manufacturers through insolvency, bankruptcy, turnaround and crisis management. Steve is the Senior Managing Director running Riveron’s Automotive financial consulting business. He’s led 75+ turnaround as Chief Restructuring Officer, interim CFO and other critical positions.

To learn more about Seraph visit us at seraph.com or on Linkedin.

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John Stewart of MiddleGround Capital - Profitable American Manufacturing, Preparing for the Labor Bubble, Investing in Electrification

Monday, November 21, 2022 • Duration 53:29

John Stewart is the Founding Partner of MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the lower middle market in North America & Europe with $2.2 billion of Assets Under Management.

To learn more about Seraph visit us at seraph.com or on Linkedin.

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