
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

In this episode, Steve Chismar and Zach Upgren of North Risk Partners break down the insurance claims that cost manufacturers the most, and the practical steps to prevent them before they strike.
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In this episode, manufacturing executive Rodd Joos breaks down how to prioritize the right projects, manage scope, build stronger teams, and use Scrum and Fibonacci sequencing to deliver faster.
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In this episode, Curt Gosser, Director of Operations at Farmers Union Industries, shares how manufacturers can stop losing tribal knowledge and build systems that keep critical process knowledge in the plant.
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In this episode, Angie Wittke, CEO of BlueNet, shares AI security essentials for manufacturers, reveals why automating chaos fails, and explains the foundation-first approach to implementation.
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It’s obvious Kirby puts extraordinary effort in covering salient manufacturing topics and finding guests who are knowledgeable and truly care about being a positive force in this space - the insights they bring to bear are useful and actionable. Keep up the great work, Kirby!
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A practical, practitioner-focused show for manufacturing leaders that centers on cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and leadership fundamentals. Episodes consistently explore topics like breaking silos, Kaizen and waste reduction, safety culture, and practical ways to implement daily improvements, onboarding, and coaching at scale. Guests range from CI leaders and safety chiefs to HR and operations executives, often sharing concrete playbooks, real-world anecdotes, and how-tos that listeners can apply in their plants or teams. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on actionable tactics (from onboarding concepts to one-on-one leadership practices), a willingness to discuss AI and data-driven decision-making as support... more
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Recent guests on How Manufacturers Improve include:
1. Rodd Joos
2. Curt Gosser
3. Angie Wittke
4. Josh Erickson
5. Heather Stewart
6. Scott Connor
7. Eugene Arrington
8. Bart Hoemann
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