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Artwork for Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories

Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories

Paul Van Metre
Proshop
Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Aerospace
ERP Systems
AS9100
CNC Machining
Employee Engagement
Continuous Improvement
JJR Engineering
Focused On Machining
Employee Training
Quality Control
Aerospace Defense Industry
Job Shop
ERP
Defense Industry
Automation
Innovative Manufacturing & Engineering
CNC Manufacturing

In the bustling world of manufacturing and machining, efficiency and precision are key. The Manufacturing Transformed podcast is your peek into how companies benefit from being #PoweredByProShop.

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Artwork for Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories

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I sat down with Kody Guidry of Coastal Machine & Supply for a conversation that was both fun and really meaningful. I've known Kody and the Coastal team for years now, and it has been incredible to watch their transformation from a 30-person oil and ... more

I sat down with Jason Davis of D&D Enterprises for a conversation about what happens when a shop replaces constant schedule chasing with real visibility. D&D is a 50-year family-owned CNC machining business in central North Carolina that started with... more

I sat down with Phil Miller of Star Machine for a conversation that really captures what makes this industry so special. Phil's story starts long before CNC machining, back when he was a kid standing on a five-gallon bucket in his dad's shop, running... more

I've known the team at Flying S for close to nine years now, and every time I reconnect with them, I'm amazed by how much they've grown. What started in a farm hangar in rural Illinois has turned into a 285,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing ope... more

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Kody Guidry
CEO of Coastal Machine & Supply
Coastal Machine & Supply
Episode: 63. Prepared + Persistent: How Coastal Machine Broke Into Aerospace & Defense
Jason Davis
CEO of D&D Enterprises, CNC machining facility in Central North Carolina
D&D Enterprises
Episode: 62. Replacing Chaos With Visibility: How D&D Enterprises Improved Scheduling and On-Time Delivery
Phil Miller
Owner, Star Machine
Star Machine
Episode: 61. From Amish Roots to CNC Success: Phil Miller's Star Machine Story
Cody Yager
CEO of Flying S (Flying S)
Flying S
Episode: 60. From a Farm Hangar to 285,000 Square Feet: The Incredible Flying S Growth Story
Hunter Russell
Owner/operator at Low Country Aerospace
Low Country Aerospace
Episode: 59. 12,000 Work Orders a Year: How Low Country Aerospace Scaled Without the Chaos
Brock Graves
Owner of Quick Drive Racing, a high-performance drivetrain provider for drag racing
Quick Drive Racing
Episode: 58. They Built 3,000+ Horsepower Drivetrains—Now They're Chasing Aerospace
Todd English
CEO of Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions
Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions (RYMS)
Episode: 57. From Race Engines to Defense Manufacturing: Roush Yates' Next Chapter
Alex Archer
Founder of Archer Precision, Ottawa-based precision machining company
Archer Precision
Episode: 56. ProShop as the Operating System - Archer Precision
Steve Macias
Owner/Partner, Pivot Manufacturing
Pivot Manufacturing
Episode: 54: Breaking the $3M Ceiling: How Pivot Manufacturing Unlocked Its Next Phase

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Keeping it Real

    Like all the things Paul does, these conversations are authentic and genuine, focused on why shops succeed. Even though it’s about how ProShop helps machine shops, they are a great listen even if you aren’t in the market for ERP.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Machineshopdude
    United States8 months ago
  • Remarkable Stories

    This is a fun and insightful show. Hearing those impactful stories is reaping meaningful. Well done ProShop team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JudyCNC12
    United States10 months ago

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Stories are engaging and give real-world outcomes from digital transformation.
Content is actionable for shops considering ERP adoption and audits.
Authentic, practical conversations focused on shop success and ERP impact.

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#240
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#233
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63. Prepared + Persistent: How Coastal Machine Broke Into Aerospace & Defense
Q: What prompted the shift from oil and gas to aerospace/defense and private space?
The team recognized the need to diversify during Allfield challenges and COVID, saw AS9100 as a framework, and leveraged ProShop to pursue aerospace, ITAR certification, and eventual growth into defense and space markets.
63. Prepared + Persistent: How Coastal Machine Broke Into Aerospace & Defense
Q: First, introduce yourself and Coastal Machine & Supply.
Kody Guidry introduces Coastal as a precision manufacturer in Cairncourt, LA, specializing in large turning, 5X milling, and hard metals like nickel alloys and stainless steel, with a strong emphasis on execution and quality.
60. From a Farm Hangar to 285,000 Square Feet: The Incredible Flying S Growth Story
Q: What role do interns and apprenticeship programs play in your workforce strategy?
The company runs a broad program including high school interns, early career training, and college internships, with a focus on converting interns to full-time roles and maintaining a steady pipeline of skilled workers.
60. From a Farm Hangar to 285,000 Square Feet: The Incredible Flying S Growth Story
Q: How did ProShop influence the company's shift from paper to digital?
ProShop enabled centralized scheduling, real-time access to drawings and revisions, and integrated time-tracking, which improved quoting, traceability, and training management.
56. ProShop as the Operating System - Archer Precision
Q: How did the training and implementation experience with ProShop influence the outcome?
Initial onboarding was thorough and eye-opening; the team learned that top-down training was essential and that ProShop's architecture allowed them to map their own processes into a system that could scale with certifications and client expectations.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on real-world machinists and shops implementing digital systems to boost scheduling, quality, and throughput. Across episodes, listeners hear how ERP/QA platforms fuel better visibility, faster decisions, and more predictable delivery in aerospace, medical, and high-mix manufacturing. Notable themes include culture change, workforce development, certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001/13485), and the tangible ROI of lean, data-driven operations. A standout aspect is the emphasis on hands-on shop floor transformation stories, from family-owned shops to multi-site manufacturers, often tied to ProShop-powered ecosystems. Potential listeners can gauge applicability whether they're exploring ERP adoption, aiming for audits, or seeking... more

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