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Leaning Out with Dr. Chris
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Leaning Out with Dr. Chris episodes
- A Continuous Improvement Manager in Continuous Improvement Role!
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Join us in this episode where Joey High gives us some insight on how to be a successful continuous improvement manager after the major improvement initiatives are completed. In other words, how do you continually improve after the big implementation push????
42 min - A Great One-Piece-Flow Success Story with John McCracken
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This is a great success story! One-Piece-Flow works! Even when it is not exactly one piece.
40 min - Getting Started with John Johnston
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I just met John in March of 2026. He has done some pretty cool things since March with going from Batch to One-Piece, facility change and material movement. This is a good one!
50 min - Catching up with Jim Fluellen
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What a great conversation with a colleague of ours from the early 2000's. Jim is an excellent lean leader implementing in many global roles over the years. Join us for this conversation discussing his experience and the importance of the PFEP.
37 min - Don't Run Your Material Flow Bus Route Blind!
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Continuing the discussion from the last episode on the elimination of floor lifts from the production floor, this episodes dives into an important part of the system, the INFORMATION. Running a route without information is like running the route blind. In this information Chris talks about why the pull signals are so important while also giving a book recommendation.
30 min - An Explanation of why forklifts should be restricted to shipping and receiving.
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In this episode, I attempt to provide better clarity as to why forklifts should be restricted to the shipping and receiving areas. hint: It is not only for safety!
31 min - Catching up with Chris Sgobbo
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Chris has experience implementing in 2 very different industries, not to mention his entrepreneurial efforts. He is a neat guy, I think you will enjoy this one!
28 min - Catching up with Keith Lang!
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In this episode we catch up with Keith Lang. We have worked together about 20 years, through 4 different companies. Keith is a great leader and a very successful one in implementing lean production systems. He has great insight and some good stories!
28 min - Looking Forward to 2026 - Automation, Additive Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity
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We are back! Leaning out with Dr. Chris is back on a monthly cadence! Here is the first episode of 2026. It's been awhile, and it's good to be back!
28 min - Lawn Mowers, Snow Plows, and Witches????
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I get to talk with an old friend today from the Toro Company, Matt Colby. We have worked together a long time and he shares his insights on implementing the 12 steps, and capitalizing on new talent!
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About Leaning Out with Dr. Chris
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The Dr. Chris Podcast discusses details of the 12-step lean enterprise implementation through the eyes of lean implementers Harris Lean Systems has worked with over the years. It is both insightful…
and entertaining.