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How Manufacturers Improve Podcast

Welcome to How Manufacturers Improve, a Manufacturers Alliance podcast, where we help everyone who works in manufacturing become a better leader and problem solver so all manufacturers can remain competitive.

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26:04

Coachability: The Leadership Superpower

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2023/02/28

In this special bonus episode, Kevin Wilde discusses his new book Coachability and how it will help you minimize your blind spots and maximize the positive impact you can have on others. Be one of the first 80 people to register and get your complimentary copy of Coachability: The leadership Super Power by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Konik. Whether you’re seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik’s technical talent

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28:12

How to Decrease New Hire Turnover Rates

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2023/02/21

In this week’s Podcast episode, Dan West with Blue Key Media discusses how having a realistic job preview video can help you attract the right people to the right role, and decrease turnover. Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Maertens-Brenny Construction Co. Building solid foundations and complex projects. Maertens-Brenny Construction. Contact them today at maertensbrenny.com

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29:04

Optimizing Resources & Eliminating Waste

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2023/02/07

In order for operations to run smoothly you must identify and eliminate those non-value added steps in every process. In this week’s conversation, Kara Slocum, head Of Operations for Artistic Finishes discusses her high mix low volume operation, the types of waste they are up against, what causing it, what they’ve done to remove it as well as lessons learned along the way. Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is

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28:47

Driving Quality and Quantity of Improvements

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2023/01/24

It can be hard to get the best of both worlds, where you’ve got a team of people working on daily improvements as well as taking steps towards big improvements. But with the right mindset, motivation, and vision, you will have the same success as our guest Thanh Osmancevic, from GNResound! Download this week’s resource by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter

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36:20

Leading Leaders & Upcoming Trends in Continuous...

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2023/01/10

This episode was recorded LIVE at our Peer Group Mega Meeting, and includes executive perspectives from Nate Aguilar, Vice President of Manufacturing, Starkey, Matt Colby, Sr. Director of Lean Enterprise, Toro and Greg Flint, President & COO, Coldspring. Enjoy our conversation as we talk about the biggest trends in Leadership and Continuous Improvement in 2023 and beyond. If you want to learn more about Peer Groups visit www.mfrall.com/resources

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26:43

2022 Top Takeaways

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2022/12/27

This year we've seen explosive growth with over 100,000 listeners, leveraging some of the best talent the manufacturing industry! In this episode we go back and review some of the top episodes you might have missed including: How to Kill your company with Strategic planning Influence Without Authority Improving Retention with Stay Interviews Developing an army of problem solvers Learn more about today’s sponsor by visiting www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

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26:35

5 Why: The Ultimate Tool to Get to the Root Cause

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2022/12/13

A problem well defined is a problem half solved. Enjoy this week’s episode featuring Peter Fritsche, as he shares how The 5 why method can help you get to the root cause without jumping to conclusions. Download this week’s resource by visiting: www.mfrall.com/resources

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36:55

Overcoming Material Delivery Delays

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2022/11/29

From supply lines down, to high demand and competition, if you’ve experienced material delivery delays you won’t want to miss Kirby’s conversation with Supply Chain leader Kat Perron! Unfortunately, lots of manufacturers are seeing their lead times double on raw materials, parts, components, and even subassembly deliveries. We dive into options for you to consider if you are experiencing backlogs from supply lines being down, high demand, or new products being introduced to the market with higher

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31:41

Preventing Burnout

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2022/11/15

We all want to help our customers, coworkers, and team members be successful… the challenge is accomplishing this while not stretching yourself to thin for to long! In this week’s episode, Leigh Erickson and Kirby Sneen discuss how you can find your groove, work in your sweet spot, and get things flowing better so you have the energy required to tackle more problems without experiencing burnout. Learn more about today’s sponsor, by visiting www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

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26:29

Top Traits of Problem Solving Teams

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2022/11/01

Have you ever been working with a team on a process improvement project and thought to yourself, “There has got to be a better way?” If you have, you won’t want to miss Kirby’s conversation with manufacturing executive David Badger. David discusses the attributes of the most successful teams out there including: aligned goals, skilled leadership, support from sponsorship, courage, and having the project be a priority. Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor. Bremer Bank knows that the value of

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29:36

Recession Proofing Your Business

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2022/10/18

Have you ever wondered how to position your manufacturing business so you can weather an economic storm? On this week’s episode, Kirby Sneen and Josh Howard, Chief investment officer at Bremer Bank, discuss the nuance of what makes up a recession, and how to best position your business to avoid the impact of a slowdown and continue to grow. Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Konik. Whether you’re seeking a direct hire or a contract employee, Konik’s technical talent network can quickly

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24:08

Competitive Compensation Adjustments

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2022/10/04

On this week’s episode John Hacker, the head of Finance for Design Ready Controls, shares how they ensure compensation adjustments are fair for the individual, in line with the market, and something the company is proud to offer!

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31:16

Selecting Your Next Plant Location

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2022/09/20

Selecting a site for your next plant is a big decision with high stakes. The opportunity to make a mistake presents itself at every turn in the process. Choosing to go it alone could cost you million’s of dollars in cash, cost savings, and opportunity costs, not to mention disappointed customers. Enjoy this week’s episode featuring with Justin Erickson and Royce Pavelka with The Brookshire Company as we talk about these mistakes and others they’ve seen made and what you can do to avoid them.

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22:40

2022 Manufacturer of the Year Winners

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2022/09/13

On this week’s special bonus episode of the Podcast, the winners of the 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winners share about their growth, lessons learned, and what they are most excited for in the coming year! Thank you to Kent Djubek, President, Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, Brian L. Johnson, Vice President of Global Engineering, Reell Precision Manufacturing, and Dale Hentges, Plant Vice President of Operations, Boston Scientific. Join us Thursday, Sept. 27th for the Awards, Keynote,

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31:44

Better Faster Project Management

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2022/09/06

Great companies know how to set goals, figure out what barriers they are facing, and develop a plan to overcome those barriers. But that’s not the hard part - The hard part is executing on the projects that make up the plan! You’ve got to learn how to manage scope, work with stakeholders, and balance their shifting priorities, all while not being the project management police. Enjoy this week’s conversation with 30-year project management veteran Scottie Holmes as he shares how to overcome these

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27:00

Three Tools Every Problem Solver Must Know

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2022/08/23

On this week’s episode, Kirby Sneen and Brittany Bowling discuss the three tools every problem solver must know, the value they bring when applied, and examples from member companies and the Manufacturers Alliance team. Get free access to the Pareto mini-course and template: www.mfrall.com/pareto Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Wipfli. They are the firm who believes that perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

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27:27

Budgeting for Your CI Training

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2022/08/09

If you’ve ever been denied training because of a lack of funding, or find yourself apprehensive about approaching your boss for a bigger training budget, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Jon Sillerud, the VP of operations for Uponor. Download this week’s free resource by visiting: www.mfrall.com/LPC Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Wipfli. They are the firm who believes that perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

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25:28

Breaking Down Silos

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2022/07/26

We’ve all experienced the negative impacts that silos can make, whether it is between departments or shifts within a company. On this week’s episode, Kirby Sneen and Michael Muilenburg share how to strategically get people to work together so that everyone wins! Michael Muilenburg is the former director of operational technology and strategic planning for the film and materials, and technology and engineering division of 3M. Learn more about Manufacturers Alliance peer groups and find the best

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29:42

Overcome the Talent Shortage With Data

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2022/07/12

This week’s episode is all about how you can overcome the talent shortage with data. Kate Brown is a Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager with over 10 years of experience helping Manufacturers gain more timely insight into operational performance, and surfacing information that team members need to make informed decisions across the organization. Her team at Wipfli implements Business Intelligence technologies that automate manual data consolidation processes and create one source of truth

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34:25

How to Kill Your Company with Strategic Planning

How Manufacturers Improve Podcast ·

2022/06/28

Of all the ways a company can die, lack of sales, profit, poor product quality, ultra-high turnover, why is it that people should look out for strategic planning to be the cause of the death? Enjoy our conversation with Jeff Stone, the founder and CEO of Navy Island as we discuss these issues, the pain they can cost, and a few alternatives that will help your company stay nimble and consequently grow without the costs of going through the strategic planning process. Engage people in problem

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