Lean by Doing
Lean by Doing
Podcast Description
Welcome to Lean by Doing, the place where we’re taking you along for the ride of our epic business transformation to full-on lean! Buckle up, because we’re sharing all the juicy insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively conversations about lean and company culture. Whether you’re just starting your lean journey or looking to level up, we’ve got the good stuff to make it happen.
Hosted by Brian Meyers—a Lean enthusiast, and president of Fat American Mfg Group (yep, that’s Victory4x4, JcrOffroad, and Squatch Proof)—this is where passion meets process. Ready to lean in? Let’s go!
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The podcast focuses on topics such as lean methodology, team engagement, and continuous improvement. Episodes showcase examples like the importance of value stream mapping, restructuring teams for better performance, and identifying Kaizen events for organizational growth, providing listeners with practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance their lean journey.
Welcome to Lean by Doing, the place where we’re taking you along for the ride of our epic business transformation to full-on lean! Buckle up, because we’re sharing all the juicy insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively conversations about lean and company culture. Whether you’re just starting your lean journey or looking to level up, we’ve got the good stuff to make it happen.
Hosted by Brian Meyers—a Lean enthusiast, and president of Fat American Mfg Group (yep, that’s Victory4x4, JcrOffroad, and Squatch Proof)—this is where passion meets process. Ready to lean in? Let’s go!
Brian talks with Alex, the engineering manager, about the journey of the engineering team transitioning from traditional practices to Lean methodologies. It highlights the challenges faced in a conventional engineering environment, the implementation of Lean tools, and the cultural shifts within the team. The discussion also delves into product development, continuous improvement, and aligning the company's vision and mission with engineering practices.00:00 Introduction and Background03:37 Career Journey and Early Experiences06:22 Challenges in Engineering Before Lean09:28 Transition to Lean Methodology12:35 Implementing Lean in Engineering15:22 Cultural Shifts and Team Dynamics18:19 Product Development and Design Improvements21:39 Adapting to Shipping Challenges24:27 Continuous Improvement and Customer Focus27:19 Vision and Mission in Product Development30:26 Case Study: Land Cruiser Bumper Redesign33:20 Final Thoughts and Future Directions42:00 Exploring the Lean Toolkit
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