In this episode of the Lean by Doing podcast, Brian talks with Mike & Mike from Globex Performance, who share their journey in the automotive industry and their struggles with growth. They discuss the importance of customer relationships, observations from a Lean tour, and the cultural shifts needed to empower employees. The conversation delves into implementing Lean tools, the challenges of creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for skilled positions, and the integration of Lean principles in material purchasing. The guests express excitement about their Lean journey and the positive changes they anticipate.

In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian talks with Kevin Rikkers, General Manager at JCR, to discuss their journey of implementing Lean practices over the past six months. They explore the initial impressions of Lean, the significance of value stream mapping, the restructuring of teams for better management, the identification of Kaizen events for continuous improvement, and the importance of engaging team insights to tap into unutilized talent.