Explore every episode of the podcast Manufacturing Stream
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| What Makes A Process Truly Effective? Dive Deeper Into Process Design and More with Tom Williams and Michael Hurd | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:44:35 | |
A good process is... One that involves everyone using it. Seems simple enough, but designing effective processes for manufacturing demands a winning combination of experience, empathy, and iterative thinking.
- How to build an effective process and generate frontline buy-in - The art of balancing effiency and labor costs in manufacturing - How standardization drives quality - How solving process hangups often starts with the frontline - The similarities and many, many differences in process design between a modular housing start up and a global industrial supply chain - How implementing better tech takes buy-in and a good set of ears (and eyes) Key moments: 05:48 Global Challenges in Manufacturing 11:37 Flexibility in Production Processes 17:01 Defining Effective Processes 23:05 Process Improvement Strategies 24:32 Diverse Processes Across Manufacturing Locations 26:17 Memorable Problem-Solving Experiences 26:54 Learning from Failures in Maintenance Planning 28:52 Comparing Startups and Established Companies 31:26 Building a Maintenance Team from Scratch 35:11 Engaging Teams in Process Improvement 36:47 Implementing Better Tech in Manufacturing 42:46 Measuring ROI
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| Lean Growing Pains, Fixing Handoffs, and Angry Technicians | We React to the Best of r/manufacturing | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:48:30 | |
From the manufacturing Reddit community to our podcast: we have Lean experts Mohsin Saeed and Eric Whitley react to the best threads from the past couple of months. l2l.com | |||
| From Reactive to Proactive | Fighting Downtime with Smarter Maintenance | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:31:29 | |
Welcome back to the Manufacturing Stream Podcast! This week we dive into downtime - and how to beat it with better maintenance strategies. This episode features your host Eric Whitley and Joel Cook, Maintenance and Automation Manager at ChampionX. l2l.com | |||
| Tech Expert Reacts: AI, Automation, and New Skills Data | 08 May 2025 | 00:39:35 | |
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. l2l.com | |||
| Frontline Experts React: Skills Gaps, Unfilled Jobs, and New Tech | 01 May 2025 | 00:42:47 | |
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. l2l.com | |||
| Here’s What Your Manufacturing Frontline Really Wants | Better Tech + Better Culture = Success | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. l2l.com | |||
| Better Employee Development for the Frontline | Solving More Than a Labor Shortage in Manufacturing | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. l2l.com | |||
| Here's how AI is disrupting manufacturing | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:36:15 | |
🎙️ The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation! l2l.com | |||
| The Truth About Line Stoppages in Manufacturing - with Mohsin Saeed | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:16:00 | |
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation! Hosted by Chris Rost, Creative Content Manager at L2L, we're bringing you cutting-edge discussions from the factory floor to the boardroom. 00:00 Introductions and welcome Visit https://hubs.li/Q03bLgr50 to explore how the #1 connected workforce platform can digitize your daily management processes. Sign up for a free demo today! l2l.com | |||
| Unlocking Digital TPM Success: Lessons from 40 Years of Manufacturing Excellence | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:47:46 | |
Welcome to the Manufacturing Stream Podcast with your host, Eric Whitley, Director of Manufacturing Solutions at L2L. In this episode, Eric sits down with his longtime friend and TPM expert, Ellis New, also known as Hillbilly. With nearly four decades of experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Ellis and Eric have trained thousands of manufacturing professionals, implementing TPM strategies in plants across the world. Today, they’re diving deep into what makes TPM work, why maintenance is more than just a department, and how digital tools are transforming the way companies achieve zero failure reliability. Listen in as they discuss:
It’s a conversation packed with insights, stories, and practical advice for anyone in the industry. Want to learn more about digitizing your TPM program? Visit L2L.com or reach out to eric.whitley@l2l.com. To connect with Ellis New, email enew@centurylink.net or call (864) 929-5899. Hit follow and join us for more conversations on manufacturing, reliability, and continuous improvement. l2l.com | |||
| Revolutionizing Manufacturing: How AI and Data Drive Industry Transformation | L2L & CADDi Insights Episode | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:26:58 | |
In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, host Eric Whitley, Director of Industrial Transformation at L2L, welcomes a special guest, Chris Brown, VP of Sales at CADDi. Together, they explore how AI and innovative tools are transforming the manufacturing industry, from reshoring efforts to bridging the skilled labor gap. Chris shares insights into CADDi's cutting-edge technology that integrates rich contextual data into engineering drawings, empowering manufacturers to optimize processes, reduce waste, and accelerate timelines. They discuss real-world applications of AI, including shape recognition and contextual search, and how these tools make onboarding easier for the next generation of workers. Key topics include:
Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on how AI supports continuous improvement by eliminating waste and enabling smarter decisions, making the industry more innovative and competitive. 📢 Don’t miss this episode full of actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies! 💡 Mentioned in this episode: 🎙️ Tune in now and join the conversation about how manufacturing is being transformed for the better! #ManufacturingPodcast #IndustrialTransformation #AIInManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #CADDi #Reshoring #Innovation #ManufacturingInsights l2l.com | |||
| Why Are People Leaving Manufacturing? | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:31:22 | |
In this episode of the Manufacturing Stream Podcast, host Eric Whitley tackles a critical issue in the industry: Why are talented professionals walking away from manufacturing? To explore this, Eric welcomes a special guest—his son, Brandon Whitley. Brandon shares his journey through manufacturing, from assembling products on the line to becoming a continuous improvement specialist, and ultimately leaving the industry. Together, they discuss:
This episode offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges and opportunities in modern manufacturing, making it a must-listen for leaders, operators, and anyone passionate about the future of the industry. Brought to you by L2L, the #1 connected workforce platform. 🎧 Tune in on your favorite podcast platform! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share! #ManufacturingPodcast #WorkforceRetention #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #FutureOfWork l2l.com | |||
| Transforming Continuous Improvement With AI | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:17:52 | |
AI is dominating the thought process within manufacturing. But most of the brain power being spent on this topic centers on how to have a practical application of this technology so that it enhances the Availability, Performance and Quality of the factory floor. l2l.com l2l.com | |||
| Joe Resko, VP of Ops at Worthington Ent. - Creating a Culture of Communication | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:41:28 | |
Joe Resko, Vice President of Operations for Worthington Enterprises joins Eric as a guest in a new L2L webinar. Eric shares this webinar on this podcast. Joe and Eric discuss the findings of L2L's report on What is Holding Manufacturing Back in 2024 and how Worthington is using L2L and its Connected Workforce solution to solve the the labor crisis facing manufacturing. l2l.com | |||
| L2L Acquires SwipeGuide - Discussion with the CEO's | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:28:11 | |
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| Learn How to Be Better - Scott Springer | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:39:57 | |
In this weeks episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, Eric welcomes in as guest Scott Springer from Chelwood Consulting. The discussion this week centers on Scott's approach to improvement and leadership in his career as a manufacturing leader. l2l.com | |||
| Maureen Fahey - Working With Dr. Shigeo Shingo | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:34:25 | |
In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast Eric has Maureen Fahey of Productivity talks about her days when JIT and Lean started in the West. Working as a young assistant to Norman Bodek, Maureen tells stories of the days when Dr. Shigeo Shingo would visit the United States and Maureen was there during these visit. l2l.com | |||
| The Future of AI in Manufacturing | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:47:24 | |
In this episode, Eric & Phil welcome into the studio Tyler Whitiker, CTO and Co-founder of L2L, to discuss the future of AI in manufacturing and how companies should be using the technology to solve the labor crisis facing Manufacturing. l2l.com | |||
| Food industry COO and VP: Why L2L at Honeyville, Inc? | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:42:11 | |
In this episode Eric interviews Mike Pierce COO of Honeyville Inc and Co-host and new VP of Information Technology at Honeyville, Inc. Phil Anderson as they discuss why Honeyville has chosen L2L as their Connected Workforce Platform and why Mike has chosen L2L to be his system at four separate companies. l2l.com | |||
| James Wells at LNS Research Talks Unified Performance Excellence | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:37:21 | |
In this weeks episode, Eric, Malcolm and James Wells from LNS Research discuss Unified Performance Excellence. Unified Performance Excellence (UPX), is a modern approach to industrial performance management that integrates advanced digital tools and methodologies into traditional operational improvement processes. This framework seeks to enhance operational agility, flexibility, and resiliency by leveraging digital technologies like AI, machine learning, and digital twins within a connected and intelligent risk management system. l2l.com | |||
| Mastering Continuous Improvement with Industry 4.0 | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:12 | |
In recent years, the manufacturing sector has been swept up in the wave of Industry 4.0, a revolutionary movement that promises to meld physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data. The goal of this movement is to create a more holistic and better-connected process for industrial companies. Industry 4.0 has been hailed as the future of manufacturing, offering the potential for significantly increased productivity, efficiency, and flexibility, there’s a growing concern that its implementation is faltering. However, a closer examination suggests that this may be largely because companies have neglected a fundamental principle that has always been at the heart of manufacturing excellence: continuous improvement. l2l.com | |||
| Special Guest - Kyle Petty Discusses NASCAR History, Employee Motivation and Innovation | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:52:45 | |
Welcome to a unique edition of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, where your hosts, Eric Whitley and our special guest co-host Malcolm Faulds from L2L, sit down with the legendary Kyle Petty. Today, we're diving into Kyle's extraordinary journey, growing up amidst the royalty of racing. He shares with us tales from the track and highlights from his biography, "Swerve or Die," offering an inside look at the lives of NASCAR's elites. Join us as we explore the intriguing similarities between the worlds of manufacturing and racing, discussing everything from motivating team members to skill development and leadership. It's a conversation packed with insights, memories, and a shared passion for excellence. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode! l2l.com | |||
| Interview With Alex Pacheco - Dart Container - The Evolution of Operational Excelence | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:37:13 | |
You don’t always have to overhaul your processes to improve them. Sometimes, digitizing them is all you need to do. In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Eric and Phil talk to Alex Pacheco, Director of Operational Excellence and Reliability at Dart Container, about the dramatic process improvements he’s seen since implementing L2L. Whether it’s swapping whiteboards for screens or last week’s handwritten notes for real-time data, Alex offers a wealth of insights into how L2L has boosted shop floor efficiency while empowering workers to take action. Moving from a paper-based system to a digital one has helped the company cut waste, solve problems faster, and foster a spirit of winning and collaboration. Listen to the episode for the full story of Dart’s operational excellence journey! l2l.com | |||
| Digital (Obeya) Teamboards for Tier Meetings | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:25:08 | |
One of the most inefficiently run activities in a manufacturing facility is the daily tier meeting, a.k.a. the "standup" or "Obeya" meeting. And the culprit? Manual information-sharing processes and a lack of real-time data. In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Phil and Eric introduce L2L's ground-breaking (and time-saving!) new module: TeamBoard. This data visualization solution infuses tier meetings with current shop floor data, empowering workers to identify problems and take faster action to solve them. With production metrics in one place, teams can easily prioritize issues, escalate when necessary, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. l2l.com | |||
| What Is a Data Sandwich? | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:27:57 | |
In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Eric and Phil kick off 2024 with some exciting event announcements from L2L and a topic that’s never been more relevant to manufacturers: Uniting departments around a shared view of factory data. If job-critical information is locked away in systems like ERP, MES, SCADA, and PLC, shop floor employees — and your plant — are operating with a serious (but fixable) handicap. Enter the concept of a “Data Sandwich.” Eric and Phil explain what a Data Sandwich is, why it’s important for today’s shop floor operations, and how connected workforce technology fills the data “gap” that often separates frontline workers from essential information. Sign up for the Connected Worker Summit: https://www.l2l.com/cws24 https://www.l2l.com/ YouTube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| The Connected Workforce - Discussing the LNS IX Event With L2L VP of Marketing - Malcolm Faulds | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:34:48 | |
In this week’s episode, Malcolm Faulds, VP of Marketing at L2L (and Eric’s boss), sits down with Eric and Phil to share his learnings from LNS Research’s Industrial Transformation (IX) Event. From the emergence of digital manufacturing teams to navigating the manufacturing labor crisis, Malcolm discusses important highlights from the event as well as practical takeaways all manufacturers can use to help future-proof their plants. Also covered in this episode is the role connected workforce platforms play in enhancing manufacturing worker experiences — and plant productivity overall. To learn more about the impact of connected work and IX, check out LNS’s new report, The Future of Industrial Work. l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Bonus Episode: Alaska | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:42:15 | |
In this special bonus episode of The Manufacturing Stream (emphasis on Stream in this episode), Eric, Phil, and a special guest devote an entire episode to their experience fly fishing for Silver Coho salmon in Cordova, Alaska. Enjoy! l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| L2L's Roots Are In Improvement - Where Connected Workforce Software Began | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:45:59 | |
When we say “L2L was made for manufacturers, by manufacturers,” we mean it literally. L2L was born on the shop floors of our now-customer, Autoliv, where Eric, Phil, and this episode’s special guest Mark Jenkins put their heads together to figure out a better way to track operational availability (OA). That’s right — we’re taking you through a brief L2L history lesson! Learn how the Toyota Production System inspired the creation of Dispatch, L2L’s flagship module, and how the product evolved into today’s leading connected worker platform. Ever since the early 2000s, the goal behind L2L has remained the same: to engage frontline workers in the pursuit of continuous improvement. Today, we’re using AI and machine learning (ML) to drive productivity and efficiency across the end-to-end production process — helping manufacturers get to the root of waste and unplanned downtime. See how connected worker solutions help you slash downtime: https://youtu.be/1gzv4Cnwvis l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Owens Corning Digital TPM Journey | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:55:29 | |
We’ve discussed the importance of digitizing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on this podcast. Now, we’re excited to share a real-world example of this digital TPM in action! In this special episode recorded for a Plant Services webcast, Mike Brewster of Owens Corning joins Eric Whitley to talk about Owens Corning’s transformation with L2L’s connected worker platform. Learn how Mike and team tackled their biggest maintenance challenges and built a culture around continuous improvement with L2L’s connected worker platform. To learn more about connected worker technology’s role in digital TPM, check out our FREE on-demand webinar: https://www.l2l.com/tpm-video L2L.com YouTube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Discussing ERP Integration for the Connected Worker | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:27:17 | |
Software integration is a challenging but critical step in implementing new software. This is especially true when introducing connected worker platforms in your manufacturing facility. In this week’s episode, Justin Skaggs from Worthington Industries and L2L’s own Corey Olsen join Eric and Phil to discuss the importance of integrating connected worker platforms like L2L with ERP solutions. Using creativity to solve integration problems, customizing interfaces around the way people work, and the benefits of API-led integration are some of many topics they cover this week. If you’re about to purchase connected worker software, this episode is a must-listen! L2L makes integration simple. Here’s how: https://www.l2l.com/integration-erp L2L.com YouTube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| "Easiest Software Implementation Ever" How Does L2L Do it? | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:16:06 | |
So you purchased L2L. Now what? Typically, implementing digital factory software takes time, attention to detail, and a whole lot of patience. But did you know that L2L can be stood up in a matter of weeks instead of months? In this special episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, Eric interviews L2L’s own Jon Richardson on how quick and simple it is to implement our connected worker platform in customers’ plants. In fact, our customer team has been able to get L2L up and running in as little as six weeks. How? Listen to this episode to find out! Curious about our connected workforce technology’s impact on real-world manufacturing businesses? Explore our customer case studies. L2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Changing Culture and Improving Processes in the Building Materials Industry | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:41:40 | |
Digital transformation shapes your company culture as much as it shapes your technology. This week, we’re excited to discuss tech-driven cultural change with special guest Keith Holliman, Plant Manager at JELD-WEN! A veteran of the building materials manufacturing space, Keith shares how his plant shifted from relying on traditional, manual processes to embracing a digital-first strategy that makes everyone feel empowered. Check out our JELD-WEN case study! L2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Teaching a New Generation of Manufacturing Workers - Special Guest - Jim Morris | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:37:54 | |
The manufacturing labor shortage is far from over. With a new generation of workers entering the shop floor, how can manufacturing leaders improve employee retention? In this episode, Eric, Phil, and Jim Morris discuss the challenges of helping younger employees adapt and thrive in a manufacturing environment and why culture trumps strategy when it comes to attracting and retaining today’s workers. Discover how digital technology, like L2L’s connected worker platform, is playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between tech-savvy new workers and product-savvy factory veterans. Learn how L2L can help you connect your workforce. l2l.com | |||
| Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is Going Digital | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:35:24 | |
Total productive maintenance (TPM) is a concept that’s been around for a long time, but it’s recently gotten some buzz as more manufacturers are digitizing their plants. In this episode, Eric and Phil discuss why TPM is going digital and how connected worker platforms like L2L are shaping this technological shift. New features like digital abnormality tags, digital operator checklists, and mobile-first tracking and reporting save manufacturers hundreds of hours of administrative busy work. But the benefits of including connected worker technology in your TPM don’t end there — listen to the episode to learn more! Head over to our YouTube channel @leading2lean for more information on this and related topics. l2l.com | |||
| Interviews and Client Testimonials from the 2023 Connected Workforce Summit | 25 May 2023 | 00:48:19 | |
There’s no sweeter music to our ears than positive customer testimonials. On this week’s episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, we’re excited to share some highlights from Eric’s customer interviews at the Connected Workforce Summit 2023. Hear how customers like Westinghouse, Sonoco, and Worthington Industries have incorporated L2L’s connected workforce platform into their operations — and achieved impressive results year after year. Plus, L2L’s own CEO, John Davagian, shares why he’s excited about the future of connected work. Check out the Connected Workforce Summit recap! Explore more customer success stories in our case study library. Head over to our YouTube channel @leading2lean for more information on this and related topics. l2l.com | |||
| Digital Standard Work - Still Relevant After All These Years | 03 May 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
Manufacturing technology is ever-evolving, but some principles must remain evergreen. Standard work, for instance, is a foundational element of lean manufacturing that will always have a place on the shop floor. In this week’s episode, Eric and Phil discuss the importance of standard work in manufacturing facilities. No matter how “smart” your factory is, your frontline workers will always need a frame of reference for how to do their jobs well. Connected worker platforms like L2L help manufacturers digitize and simplify standard work — SOPs, manuals, training guides, and more — and make it accessible to workers when and where they need it. To learn more, check out this example of digital standard work in action: https://www.l2l.com/blog/can-standardized-work-methods-apply-in-maintenance L2L.com YouTube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| 3 Reasons to Kill the 60 Minute Meeting - Author Jamie Flinchbaugh | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:47:43 | |
Manufacturers are good at applying lean principles to maintenance, production, and even supply chain management. But not so much when it comes to meetings. In this week’s episode, Eric and Phil sit down with special guest and author Jamie Flinchbaugh to discuss his recent Forbes article, “3 Reasons to Kill the 60 Minute Meeting.” If you think you and your team spend too much time in unproductive meetings, you’re not alone. Jamie breaks down the time and resource-draining effects of 60-minute meetings on manufacturing organizations, how to decide whether a meeting is worth your (and your team’s) time, and practical tips for conducting efficient and effective meetings. Remember: Time is money. You’ll be surprised at how much you’ll get back once you “lean” out your calendar. You can check out Jamie’s article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/03/27/3-reasons-to-kill-the-60-minute-meeting/?sh=29e1f37d37b4. l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| The Importance of the Manufacturing Connected Frontline Worker | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
In this episode, Eric and Phil sit down with Jake Hall, the “Manufacturing Millennial,” to talk about the concept of the connected worker and important manufacturing trends to watch in 2023. Jake, whose manufacturing experience spans 17 years, shares some key benefits of the connected manufacturing workforce, including process visibility, seamless collaboration, more effective training, and the opportunity for workers to see when they’re “winning” on the shop floor. He also discusses why technology is the key to capturing and sharing the expertise of retiring workers with new workers coming into manufacturing. Plus — we’re announcing the winner of our free registration giveaway to the L2L Connected Workforce Summit! To learn more about the impact of connected workers on the future of manufacturing, check out this recent L2L article: https://www.l2l.com/blog/the-role-of-connected-work-in-a-sustainable-workforce-strategy l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Sunglasses, Shout-Outs, and Lessons From YOUTUBE! | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:30:35 | |
Got a problem? YouTube probably has a solution. From changing your air filters to replacing a passenger side mirror on a 2018 Toyota Tundra (Eric, we’re looking at you), today’s video platforms are chock-full of step-by-step DIY instructions for solving everyday problems. In this week’s episode, Eric shares how he potentially saved hundreds of dollars performing a simple repair on his truck by following a step-by-step tutorial he found on YouTube — and how this principle applies to manufacturing. Eric and Phil discuss the money and time-saving power of detailed, accessible digital how-to content and why it’s so important for manufacturers to leverage it in their facilities. From enhancing training programs to accelerating mechanical troubleshooting, simple visual tools like YouTube videos can go a long way in a busy plant. Why? Because this is how today’s workers access information and communicate in their daily lives. Learn how L2L’s connected workforce platform helps modern frontline workers leverage digital tools to streamline maintenance, repairs, machine setup, and other technical processes: https://www.l2l.com/why-l2l l2l.com YouTube: @leading2lean l2l.com | |||
| Your Big Industrial Software Is Failing - Also, Special Guest: Allison Kuhn from LNS Research | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:36:58 | |
In this weeks podcast Eric interviews Allison Kuhn from LNS Research where they talk about the future of work, digital transformation and the problems manufacturing is facing to day finding and recruiting new workers. We learn Allisons perspective on where manufacturing is headed and what we need to do in order to solve the problems of the day. Some great insights to digital transformation and how LNS customers are approaching this transformation and some of the problems they are seeing in the journey. l2l.com | |||
| Digital Transformation in NASCAR - Interview With Larry McReynolds | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:37:31 | |
In this weeks podcast, Eric & Phil have a in-depth discussion with FOXSPORTS NASCAR Analyst and 2 time Daytona 500 Winning Crew Chief - Larry McReynolds. l2l.com | |||
| 5 Manufacturing Industry Trends To Watch in 2023 | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:33:32 | |
In this weeks Manufacturing Stream Podcast Eric Whitley and Phil Anderson review a 2023 report by Deliotte that talks about industry trends to watch for in 2023. The topics range from investing in advance technologies to managing talent and investing in Smart Manufacturing. l2l.com | |||
| Managing Digital Transformation: It Still Is About Leadership! | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:21:19 | |
In this episode Phil and Eric along with special guest Cara Winter discuss the ever important role of frontline leadership in a manufacturing plant. This includes leading the digital transformation process. The discussion dives deep into how frontline Supervisors can help lead the digital transformation efforts on the shop-floor. Phil, Cara and Eric all worked as frontline leaders early in their careers and what is discovered in this podcast is that no matter what the initiative, it still is about basic leadership skills. l2l.com | |||
| Revolutionizing Manufacturing: AI - The Next Big Leap? | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:27:50 | |
Eric and Phil invite special guest Cyrus Shaoul, CEO of leela.ai where the three discuss the new tech found in leele.ai time motion study tool. We learn how leela.ai captures motion on the shop floor and measures that motion through the tool. The discussion also covers where Cyrus believes AI is headed in the future and how it will be applied to manufacturing. l2l.com | |||
| Do Things That Truly Move the Needle | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
Special guest Priya Rao, Sr. Director - Information Technologies and PMO at Worthington Industries. Priya was a key principal in launching Digital Transformation at Worthington. Todays discussion talk about what is needed from IT to help with this process, what type of team needs to be established to ensure success as Digital Transformation is implemented. Priya and Phil also discuss the critical role of IT in helping the Connected Worker on the shop floor. l2l.com | |||
| Start With the Connected Worker | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:28:20 | |
In this episode, in studio guest Danny Jackson, Digital Transformation Director at Autoliv talks about the importance of the Connected Worker. The Manufacturing Stream podcast coins a brand new word to describe the crazy world of Digital Transformation in manufacturing "Digitalificationtransformatization" You gotta hear the explanation of this one. Listen to the end for a big event announcement about L2L upcoming conference. l2l.com | |||
| The Pitfalls of Inflexible Software | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:33:08 | |
In this episode Eric & Phil discuss why large, expensive, and inflexible business softwares are hurting your companies opportunity to improve. Because inflexible software dictates internal processes, a companies competitive advantage is lost to any other company that has the same inflexible software. The episode also briefly discusses Japans government initiative to onshore microchip manufacturing back from China amid global supply chain disruptions. l2l.com | |||