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The Operations Science Podcast

Ed Pound
Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Operations Science
Lean
Construction Management
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Operations Management
Procurement
Operation Science
Shipbuilding
Hydrometallurgy
Battery Recycling
Lead Time
Due Date Quoting
Lean Shipbuilding

The Operations Science Podcast: Authentic Leadership Stories from Operations and Project LeadersWelcome to The Operations Science Podcast, the premier destination for authentic, in-depth conversations with operations and project leaders who share real-life stories of their career triumphs, setbacks, and the invaluable insights gained along the way. Hosted with a passion for uncovering the strategi... more

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Most manufacturers see variability as the enemy.

Christopher Morgan has spent decades proving otherwise.

As General Manager of Street Furniture Australia, Christopher leads a highly customized manufacturing operation where no two days look the same... more

Many Lean and continuous improvement programs struggle—not because the tools are wrong, but because organizations overlook the foundation: developing capable people.

In this conversation, Abdulrahman Yossri shares lessons from nearly two decades of ... more

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Most operations teams spend too much time arguing about lead times.

Customers want products faster. Sales wants shorter lead times. Operations pushes back.

But what if the real goal isn't lead time at all?

Kim Shelby shares how her team shifted fr... more

Construction projects rarely fail because of one big mistake. More often, they collapse under misalignment, unrealistic schedules, procurement delays, poor sequencing, and operational variability that no one planned for.

Construction manager and mec... more

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Abdulrahman Yossri
Mechanical engineer with an MBA, extensive manufacturing experience across multiple industries and regions
Episode: Why Lean Programs Fail And A Proven Fix in Four Levels
Kim Shelby
Head of Supply Chain and Operations at a contract manufacturer (personal care division)
Contract Manufacturer
Episode: Stop Arguing About Lead Time: How to Commit to a Date and Actually Hit It
Milton Griffiths
Construction project manager focused on infrastructure delivery
Independent/Industry guest
Episode: Red Flags Before the Delay: Early Warning Signs Every Construction Project Manager Should Watch
Tree Dittmar
Former Navy P-3 naval flight officer; aerospace and semiconductor operations leader
Independent consultant; former Navy and semiconductor industry
Episode: From Aircraft Carriers to Factory Floors: Lessons in Operations
Kate Kowalczuk
Procurement and supply chain leader with global experience across pharma, chemicals, medical devices, and beauty products
Various across pharma, chemicals, med devices, beauty
Episode: Simplicity as Strategy: Kate Kowalczuk on Procurement, Resilience, and Data Integrity
Andre Scarance
Continuous improvement leader for automotive global manufacturing
Automotive manufacturing company (multinational)
Episode: Better Performance Across Sites and Cultures through Continuous Improvement
Chris Morehouse
Operations leader responsible for seven plants and maintenance optimization
Episode: Why Lean Stalls: Standards, Accountability, and What It Really Takes to Sustain Results
Marta Moreira Rodriguez
Transformation leader with 25 years in change and digitalization
Episode: Start with Value: Why Process Must Lead Technology for Digital Transformation Success
Julian Ungoberger
Executive at Silip, leading battery recycling operations in Europe
Silip
Episode: The Other Side of the EV Revolution: Turning Toxic Waste Into Critical Materials

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Ed Powell
Host of The Operations Science Podcast, guiding the interview
Ed Pound
Host of the podcast, guiding the interview

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Why Lean Programs Fail And A Proven Fix in Four Levels
Q: How do you approach assessing a new organization and determining skill gaps when you arrive?
I begin with one-on-one meetings with every operator and supervisor to understand backgrounds, competencies, and issues, then create a group file per person, allocate resources appropriately, and craft individualized development plans to close gaps.
Why Lean Programs Fail And A Proven Fix in Four Levels
Q: Can you describe the four-level learning and development framework and how you evaluate people?
The framework consists of four levels: beginner, trainee with structured classroom or on-the-job training, trained and qualified with formal assessments, and trainer who sustains performance and teaches others. Most people fall between levels 2 and 3, a few reach level 4 as trainers to maintain the framework over time.
Stop Arguing About Lead Time: How to Commit to a Date and Actually Hit It
Q: How has AI been integrated into operations and what results are you hoping to achieve?
AI is being used to automate routine customer-service interactions, manage form requests, and pilot autonomous ordering to optimize demand across the supply chain, with pilots planned mid-May to test broader applicability.
Stop Arguing About Lead Time: How to Commit to a Date and Actually Hit It
Q: What were the biggest operational changes you implemented to support the new delivery-focused mindset?
We started measuring the gap between desired delivery and actual commitment, improved cross-functional communication, and used more granular capacity planning to avoid over-optimistic schedules.
Stop Arguing About Lead Time: How to Commit to a Date and Actually Hit It
Q: Can you describe the initial transition from lead time to due date quoting and how your team was brought on board?
Initial pushback gave way to clear benefits as pilots showed reduced cycle time and tighter delivery gaps; leadership and sales gradually accepted the approach after seeing concrete wins and a clearer definition of what is being promised.

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The show centers on authentic, practical leadership stories from operations and project leaders across manufacturing, healthcare, and technology-intensive industries. Episodes frequently explore how leaders drive operational excellence through systems thinking, continuous improvement, and strategic use of AI, automation, and data-driven decision making. Guests come from diverse sectors—semiconductor, medical devices, automotive, battery recycling, optical manufacturing, and more—and share real-world lessons on scaling operations, managing variability, navigating cross-border transfers, and aligning teams with a clear standards-based framework. A notable throughline is the emphasis on practical frameworks (e.g., factory physics, Kamishiba, v... more

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