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Factory Doctor

Alex Krutz
Hexcel
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Carrier
Industrial Policy
Reindustrialization
Data Centers
Anduril Industries
Leadership
Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Patriot Industrial Partners
America First Trade Policy
United States Navy
General Electric
Artificial Intelligence

You're an executive in a mission-critical industry. You know your organization is capable of more. So why settle for mediocrity when your team can be great? The Factory Doctor brings you the non-obvious insights and hard-won lessons that help you uncover hidden weaknesses, amplify your strengths, and lead your business toward something greater. Join your host Alex Krutz - the Factory Doctor and fo... more

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Keith Flynn
Senior Vice President of Production at Anduril
Anduril
Episode: Organized Around Outcomes: How to Scale Complex Hardware Without Silos
Dave Gitlin
CEO of Carrier (and board member of Boeing)
Carrier
Episode: Strategic Clarity: From Conglomerate to "100-Year-Old Startup" | Carrier CEO, Dave Gitlin
George Whittier
CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FM Defense)
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Episode: Scaling the Defense Industrial Base in a Demand-Driven Era w/ George Whittier
Tom Gentile
CEO of Hexcel, aerospace and defense executive
Hexcel
Episode: The Gap Between Mission Statement and Real Performance w/ Hexcel CEO Tom Gentile
Pat Shanahan
Aerospace and defense executive with manufacturing and supply chain expertise
Former Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems
Episode: You're Chasing Strategic Breakthroughs in the Wrong Place w/ex-Boeing VP Pat Shanahan

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Alex Krutz
Host of The Factory Doctor; formerly Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Commerce Department; focuses on leadership, strategy, and industrial policy in mission-critical industries.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • One Big Beautiful Pod

    An insider look into business strategy. A must listen for industry leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riley From Melbourne
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast!

    Alex and Pat - terrific podcast. Reshoring A&D manufacturing is vital to our economy and our national defense. Great conversation about how best to do that, plus other great commentary about leadership and policy. Great way Alex for you to start off your podcast series. I look forward to listening to many more great discussions in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    William H. Alderman
    United States3 months ago

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Organized Around Outcomes: How to Scale Complex Hardware Without Silos
Q: What is the biggest adjustment companies must make to move from traditional defense manufacturing to high-velocity, mass production?
Incorporate manufacturing considerations from the very start, align teams around outcomes, and use a common digital ecosystem to keep information flowing and people moving where needed so we can test, iterate, and scale quickly.
Scaling the Defense Industrial Base in a Demand-Driven Era w/ George Whittier
Q: How do you approach scaling and improving productivity across multiple plants?
We implemented the Fairbanks Morse Operating System with Daily Layered Accountability, mandatory daily GEMBA-style reviews, and clear, three-value leadership (integrity, velocity, teamwork) to ensure every employee knows what winning today looks like and how to reach it quickly.
Scaling the Defense Industrial Base in a Demand-Driven Era w/ George Whittier
Q: Tell us about the products you make and what differentiates them on quality and delivery?
We produce around 15 to 20 major Navy-grade products, with engines as the core heartbeat of a ship, but we differentiate through rugged reliability, rigorous testing, and a strong focus on productivity and lifecycle support to deliver speed and value to fleets.

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This show centers on leadership, strategy, and industrial policy in mission-critical industries like manufacturing, defense, energy, and transportation. Episodes feature growth-minded leaders discussing how to scale operations, navigate policy and geopolitics, and adopt technology—especially AI and robotics—to boost productivity and resilience. A recurring focus is building durable capabilities, high-velocity decision making, and aligning people and processes to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Noteworthy is the emphasis on domestic capacity, reshoring, and partnerships with government to strengthen industrial ecosystems, making it a strong fit for listeners who want practical, non-obvious lessons from the top levels of industry.

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2. Dave Gitlin
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