
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 | |||

Having the best product on the market doesn't guarantee sales. In this episode, Kirby talks with Jen Roth, CEO of Blue Sparq Marketing, about an effective marketing strategy for manufacturers. Jen explains the full-funnel demand generation approach h... more
In this episode, Betsy Roisen, Senior HR Manager at The Bernard Group, shares how manufacturing leaders can spot the early signs of disengagement, connect daily work to the bigger mission, and give employees the influence they need to stay invested. ... more
In this episode, Jeremiah Johnson, Global Lean Leader at Boston Scientific, joins Kirby to break down exactly why hard-won gains slowly disappear and what it takes to stop the backslide for good. Jeremiah brings a hard-earned perspective that goes fa... more
In this episode, Nathan Hole, Continuous Improvement Leader, reveals why manufacturers keep solving the wrong problems, and the mindset shifts that lead to root causes that actually stick.
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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, leadership-focused show that centers on improving manufacturing performance through people, process, and technology. Across episodes, listeners hear how to address behavioral issues, cultivate on-floor leadership, reduce costly risk, implement structured project management, and break down silos with actionable tactics like standardized coaching, Kaizen events, waste walks, and measurable safety programs. Notably, guests come from manufacturing operations, risk management, HR, and technology, offering ground-level insights and real-world examples that listeners can apply to drive culture, productivity, and profitability in manufacturing settings.
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Recent guests on How Manufacturers Improve include:
1. Betsy Roisen
2. Jeremiah Johnson
3. Nathan Hole
4. Pete Wolf
5. Steve Chismar
6. Zach Upgren
7. Rodd Joos
8. Curt Gosser
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