A Quality Podcast

A Quality Podcast

by John Thacker Jr

Season 3

Bringing Back Manufacturing with Jason Azevedo

Jason Azevedo has had his heart in business development since an early age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at age 15. By 18 Jason was doing millions in business with Starbucks, Nike, Disney, Marvel, Volkswagen, Audi, Lucas films, Dodgers and countless NBA teams. In 2009, Jason co-founded Advoque, one of the only US based manufacturers located in SIlicon Valley, California. His emphasis on Made In America is a driving force for how the various companies he’s co-founded operate. As the founder of Manufacturing Revitalization Corporation of America, Jason is a driving force behind bringing American manufacturing back. In this episode, Jason talks about his vision for American manufacturing and how MRCA is changing the game for hundreds of US families and communities. www.mrca.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/GOMRCA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/202657382027478 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturingrevitalizationcorporationofamerica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomrca/ www.zoomopex.com

Technology! Embrace the Suck (without losing your mind)

There is a good chance that you are hindered from improving your business because your technology...sucks. And don't get us started on the over-sold and under-utilized ERP monster! Commiserate while learning about some helpful approaches to taming the monster and coming out ahead on this high-octane episode of A Quality Podcast. Sponsored by R.N. Salt and James Bean. http://www.zoomopex.com/ john@zoomopex.com jake@zoomopex.com

How to Fit In - Cultural Adaptation for Change Agents

You've been hired to make change - but what change? And how do you keep from breaking all the china? In this episode, Phil Ranck, US Army logistics veteran and founder of Lean Alaska, joins us to discuss cultural adaptation for change agents. If you are tasked with improving an organization, this is a must listen! http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/philranck/ https://www.leanalaska.com

Rev Up Your Business by Taking Action Now!

What are some things you can do right now in your operation to gain some quick wins? Whether you are a senior operations leader, a CI professional, or an internal or external consultant, you can benefit right now from these three actions. Join John Thacker Jr and Jake Harrell as we talk through these actions that you can take immediately - and "win right now...and in the future." https://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.zoomopex.com/products/p/cycle-time-reduction-facilitators-workbook

How to do Risk Management Right

Hit a snag? A big one? Perhaps you have come to the gripping realization that your risk management is not up to snuff - or perhaps you want to ensure that it is up to snuff before you hit that big snag! Mark Sneeringer is an experienced Continuous Improvement leader with deep expertise in Six Sigma, Lean, Change Management and Program Management. He has led improvement efforts for businesses ranging from consumer lifestyle products, to large household appliances, to complex medical devices. On this episode, Mark discusses some of the ways to make your risk management program effective and efficient.

Overcoming Resistance to Change with Lee Houghton

Have you ever struggled to enact change within an organization? You are not alone! In this episode, Lee Houghton discusses important elements to change, what to expect when leading change, and how to overcome resistance to change. Lee is a business improvement coach with Get Knowledge in the UK, and host of the popular and highly recommended Get Business Results podcast. http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-problems-solved-podcast/id1444154403 https://getknowledge.co.uk

Saving the State with Lean Six Sigma! feat. Shayne Daughenbaugh

You may be surprised to learn that some state governments - notably Nebraska - employ an entire CI department! This week Shayne Daughenbaugh, Continuous Improvement Manager and LSS Black Belt with the state of Nebraska, joins us to discuss what it is like working with agencies and departments within a state. If you are interested in using Lean Six Sigma to improve a bureaucratic or siloed enterprise, well, this episode has you covered. http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayne-daughenbaugh-096b63b5/

Change Fatigue! with Albert Oktovianus

If you are are in business, you are in the business of change...and that can have significant negative consequences on employee morale, retention, and performance. Albert Oktovianus has a background in industrial engineering, and now serves as Vice President of HR. In this episode, Albert discusses what change fatigue is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. A must listen for all business leaders! http://www.johnthackerjr.com/ http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-okto/

Solving Real Problems with Jesse DePriest

Several years ago a special unit of military commandos was sentenced to prison for a crime they didn't commit. They promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Lean underground. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire...the J Team. On this episode of A Quality Podcast, John and Jake are joined by Jesse to discuss solving real problems. What does real problem solving look like, and how does your own company look? This episode brought to you by the letter "J". http://www.johnthackerjr.com/ http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://depriestconsult.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjdepriest/

My Biggest Mistake with Mark Graban

Metrics, culture, leadership...they are all connected, and there is a way to integrate them effectively! In this episode we are joined by Mark Graban, consultant, author, podcaster, blogger, and Lean icon! Mark explores effective use of process behavior charts, the need for causal analysis, and the cultural essence of kaizen. http://www.johnthackerjr.com http://www.zoomopex.com https://www.markgraban.com https://www.leanblog.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgraban/

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