by Arthur Field
On MSTT we tackled problems that plague the manufacturing world, our focus is machine shops, be they contract based or OEM, however the insights we share apply across much of manufacturing!
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April 18, 2025
<p>https://www.thehomeofmfg.com/<br>Chris has Professionally held many different roles in engineering, manufacturing operations, and business excellence. He is passionate about solving problems, and growing the manufacturing industry.<br>Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismstevens/<br>Produced by Arthur Field<br>Edited by Arthur Field<br>Recorded by Arthur Field<br>Want to partner with Arthur?<br>https://tidycal.com/meetarthur<br>00:00:00 Episode Intro & Chris Stevens’ Mission<br>00:00:22 Chris’ Origin Story: From Trash Duty to Engineer<br>00:02:14 Building the “Home of Manufacturing” Hub<br>00:07:01 Manufacturing’s Innovation Crisis: “Why Shops Fail to Adapt”<br>00:14:07 Leadership Lesson: “Crash Molds to Grow”<br>00:18:19 Community Over Competition: Fixing Industry Silos<br>00:19:56 Call-to-Action: Join the Movement</p>
April 11, 2025
<p>Find Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgmayer/</p><p>With over two decades of experience, Jim has worked across the manufacturing landscape, from the shop floor to the boardroom, helping companies bridge the gap between technology, people, and culture. He produces and hosts The Manufacturing Culture Podcast and Work, But Make It Human, two shows that explore leadership, workforce development, and the human side of manufacturing. He also leads The Manufacturing Connector, a YouTube series focused on connecting manufacturers with innovative solutions and real-world insights.</p><p>Whether he's leading workshops, creating content, or sparking conversations at industry events, Jim’s mission is clear: to connect people to ideas, opportunities, and each other—because the future of manufacturing is human.</p><p>My Appearance On Manufacturing Culture Podcast:https://youtu.be/Ox0_U-RVdaE?si=Eo3sT9whan02_aLB</p><p>Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthur</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:00:00:00 – Episode Intro & Jim Mayer’s BackgroundWelcome message, Jim’s credentials, and his work with Manufacturing Connector.</p><p>00:02:00 – Why Industry 4.0 Failed Manufacturing“We eliminated the human element…” Discusses automation’s shortcomings and cultural mismatches.</p><p>00:07:15 – The 3-Prong Fix for Tech Adoption“Involve frontline teams… reframe the narrative… align tools with culture” </p><p>00:14:07 – Jim’s Mission: Fixing Toxic Shop Culture"I love the people of this industry…” Stats on disengagement and the “toxic canoe” analogy.</p><p>00:22:00 – Industry 5.0: Leadership’s New Role“Industry 5.0 is about evolving leadership…”</p><p>00:25:00 – Closing Thoughts & Call-to-ActionFinal takeaways and where to find Jim.</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>Scott Gauvin is the CEO of Macresco Consulting and the co-founder of the Respect for People Roadmap. With 30 years of experience in operations, he has helped organizations around the world and across industries rethink the path to transformation—not just in process, but in mindset.A contributing author to Leading With Compassion: Cultivating Connection from the Inside Out, Scott believes real change happens when organizations bridge the gap between culture and strategy. Right now, he’s focused on helping organizations unlock performance by systematically cultivating the behaviors that make it possible.Link to the Respect for People Roadmap website - www.respectforpeopleroadmap.comConnect with Respect for People on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/respect-for-people/Scotts book - Leading with Compassion: Cultivating Connection from the Inside Out https://a.co/d/6s2Zv7MConnect with Scott on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgauvin/</p><p>Link to the Test Drive - https://bit.ly/respect-demoIf anyone wants to test drive some of the content, this demo is an hours worth of content.Produced by Arthur FieldEdited by Arthur FieldRecorded by Arthur FieldWant to partner with Arthur?https://tidycal.com/meetarthurPodcast Chapters/Timestamps0:00 - Intro: The Hidden Crisis in ManufacturingHost Arthur introduces the episode’s focus on people-first solutions for productivity gaps and welcomes Scott Galvin.1:00 - Scott Galvin’s Journey: From Lean to Human-Centered WorkplacesScott shares his evolution from lean manufacturing to advocating for respect for people and his mission to create better workplaces for future generations.4:28 - The “Silver Tsunami” & Why Continuous Improvement FailsWhy retiring boomers, tribal knowledge loss, and outdated processes threaten shops—and why fixing culture comes before fixing machines.9:55 - 3 Pain Points When Companies Ignore PeopleLow engagement (“Not my job!”)Siloed problem-solvingResistance to innovation13:54 - The 3 Non-Negotiable Insights for Thriving CulturesBehavior greater than Judgment: Get curious, not critical.Value Whole People: Maria’s travel experience solving global sales issues.Collective Wisdom: Partner across roles for mutual benefit.20:28 - Case Study: How a $800 Drill Slashed Cycle Times by 80%Real-world example of empowering frontline teams to drive change (and why tooling ROI beats new machines).25:25 - Hiring, Retention & the Surprising Link to RespectWhy low turnover, easier hiring, and innovation spike when shops prioritize compassion.31:45 - Your 2024 Playbook: Start HereAudit 3 recurring processes WITH employees.Retrofit old machines with input from operators.Build cross-department “problem-solving alliances.”36:12 - Closing: Reigniting Day-One Excitement in Your TeamScott’s final take: “People don’t resist change—they resist being changed.”</p>
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