Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/20 Remastered July 2021 The LeanBlog Podcast is back with episode #20, our guest is Kevin Meyer , the founder of Superfactory Ventures, which can be found at Superfactory.com . You may know Kevin from his popular blog, Evolving Excellence . We'll be talking about a number of lean topics including his upcoming panel moderation at the Kellogg Manufacturing Business Conference, being held in Evanston IL in May. If you enjoy this podcast, I hope you'll check out ...
Mar 18, 2007•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/19 Remastered June 2021 Episode #19 of the Lean Blog Podcast brings the return of Jim Womack. Jim was sitting in Melbourne Australia, where he had been speaking about lean healthcare, a topic that we will discuss in a future podcast. In this podcast, we talk about Jim's reflections on the book The Machine That Changed the World and its recent reissuing by the publisher (with updates). In the podcast, Jim not only talks about Toyota's success, but ways in whic...
Mar 10, 2007•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/18 Remastered July 2021 Here is Episode #18 of the LeanBlog Podcast. My guest today is Eric Christiansen , the President of a translation services company, OmniLingua ( more can be found here on their philosophy as a company, being a self-described “ Deming Company.”) I was interested in talking with Eric about what it means to be a “Deming Company” and about their implementation of “ wiki ” tools (ala Wikipedia ) for managing their standard work and process ...
Feb 19, 2007•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/17 Remastered July 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #17 is a discussion with a good friend of the Lean Blog, David Meier, a former Toyota Georgetown Group Leader, founder of Lean Associates, and the co-author of the excellent book, The Toyota Way Fieldbook , and the upcoming Toyota Talent , due out in April (both co-authored with Jeff Liker, check out my Podcasts with him here and here ). In this podcast, we talk about David's recent first hand experiences with factorie...
Jan 23, 2007•31 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/16 Remastered July 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #16 is the first part of two with Jim Baran , the Owner of Value Stream Leadership , a leading recruiting firm that specializes in Lean talent. I've known Jim for a few years now and he's helped me and some colleagues in the past. He's a great recruiter who really takes some interest in you and your career. If you're looking to make a career change or if you're looking for lean talent, I can personally recommend him. I...
Jan 14, 2007•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Show notes: https://leanblog.org/15 Remastered July 2021 eanBlog Podcast #15 is a new discussion with a previous Podcast guest, Jim Huntzinger . Last time, we talked about the Lean Accounting Summit . This time, we're talking about the renaissance of the “Training Within Industry” program. We'll talk about the origins of this program, the impact it had on Toyota and the Toyota Production System, and why the program is being bought back in the United States and in lean circles. Jim is also organi...
Jan 07, 2007•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/14 Remastered July 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #14 is a discussion with Dave Gleditsch , the Chief Technology Officer for Pelion Systems, a leading provider of software for lean manufacturing applications. I first met Dave after I read his Industry Week columns and traded some emails with him. He has a great background in manufacturing and lean, so I think he has an interesting perspective to share on lean and technology. Don't worry, this podcast isn't a sales pit...
Dec 29, 2006•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/13 Remastered June 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #13 brings us part 2 of our discussion with James P. Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute , the author of many books including the classic (published 10 years ago) Lean Thinking and the more recent Lean Solutions. Part 1 can be found here . In the second podcast, Jim discusses the state of manufacturing in China, including some factors to consider when competing with China, or setting up shop in China. Jim talks abo...
Dec 17, 2006•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/12 Remastered June 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #12 brings us a special guest, James P. Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute , the author of many books including the classic (published 10 years ago) Lean Thinking and the more recent Lean Solutions. We ended up talking for about 40 minutes, so I'm going to split the discussion into two podcasts. In this first part, we focus more on China's adoption (or lack of adoption) of lean practices. In the second episode , J...
Dec 05, 2006•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/11 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #11, once again with Norman Bodek of PCS Press and the author of many books, including Kaikaku: The Power and Magic of Lean . In this Podcast, we discuss a topic posed by a podcast listener, Bruce from Akron Ohio: how do you educate your top leadership about lean? Norman and I discuss the perspectives of CEOs and executives toward lean, change, and their organizations and some examples of lean problem solving a...
Nov 26, 2006•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/10 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #10, again with Jamie Flinchbaugh, Founder of and Partner, co-author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . In this Podcast, we respond to an audio question from blog listener Bruce from Akron OH. The topic is how to educate your organization's leadership about lean and how to get them excited about your lean efforts. If you're a regular Lean Blog reader, you should recognize Jamie as a valued contributor to the b...
Nov 21, 2006•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Show notes: http://www.leanblog.org/9 Remastered June 2021 LeanBlog Podcast Episode #9, is a discussion with David Mann , the author of the excellent book Creating A Lean Culture: Tools To Sustain Lean Conversions . In this episode, we will talk about Steelcase's experience with their lean efforts and the realization that they required a “Lean Management System” for supervisors, managers, and leaders. We'll talk about what that means, why it's a critical feature of their Lean System and how to s...
Nov 06, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/8 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #8, an interview with Jim Huntzinger , the President of the Lean Accounting Summit . In this Podcast, we will talk about the notion of “Lean Accounting” and some of the ways that traditional cost accounting and managerial accounting can come into conflict with our lean transformation efforts. You might think, “I'm an engineer, what do I need to know about accounting?” But trust me, you need to learn about this t...
Nov 01, 2006•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Audio remastered June 2021 Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/7 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #7, a new discussion with our friend Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press and the author of many books, including Kaikaku: The Power and Magic of Lean . In this Podcast, we discuss Toyota's response to recent quality problems and recalls along with other Lean leadership topics. LeanBlog Podcast #7 Show Notes and Approximate Timeline 1:40 What are Norman's thoughts on Toyota's recalls and their response of ...
Oct 23, 2006•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/6 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #6, the second part of my discussion with Jamie Flinchbaugh , co-author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . You can find the first part of the podcast here. In this Podcast, we talk about how leadership needs to apply the ideas of waste to reduction to their own jobs and how leaders really “lead” rather than being merely “behind” lean efforts. 0:50 How do you teach people how to see waste? What is the role of le...
Sep 18, 2006•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/5 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #5, with a new guest: Jamie Flinchbaugh , co-author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . In this Podcast, we talk about the “language of waste” and how waste reduction is a critical tool in the implementation of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. There will be a second Podcast to follow , where we focus more on the role of leadership in driving waste out of your processes. If you're a regular Le...
Sep 12, 2006•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/4 Remastered June 2021 This is the second part of my discussion (started in Episode #3) with Dr. Jeff Liker of the University of Michigan and his books, including "The Toyota Way." This time, we focus on "lean healthcare" or the applications of lean in hospital settings, waste elimination, and problem solving. Please visit www.leanblog.org for show notes, links and more information. 1:28 Dr. Liker's comments on lean healthcare at the University of Michigan an...
Sep 05, 2006•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Author of "The Toyota Way" Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/3 Remastered June 2021 Here is the third LeanBlog Podcast, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Liker , Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineerring at the University of Michigan. Dr. Liker is very well known in the lean world and is a leader in studying Toyota's own practices and management approaches. More information about Dr. Liker and his books can be found in the show notes, below. LeanBlog Podcast #3 Show Notes and Approximate Timeli...
Aug 27, 2006•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Remastered audio June 2021 Show notes https://www.leanblog.org/2 Here is the second LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press. The first one can be found here and you can visit the main Podcast page , which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple Podcasts. LeanBlog Podcast #2 Show Notes and Timeline More on airport near misses here and here 2:55 Respect for people, the key difference between Toyota and American companies who aren...
Aug 05, 2006•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Author & President of PCS Press Remastered June 2021 (the best I could do with a 2006 recording) Show notes: HTTP://www.leanblog.org/1 Here is my first LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press. I have to give credit for the idea to Norman, as he approached me about doing a series of audio interviews as a follow up to and continuation of our Q&A that I posted here on the blog earlier this year. I'll take credit for turning it into a Podcast , ...
Jul 17, 2006•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
