A good process is...One that involves everyone using it. Seems simple enough, but designing effective processes for manufacturing demands a winning combination of experience, empathy, and iterative thinking.This episode of Manufacturing Stream features Tom Williams, Head of Design and Process Engineering at Pandrol, and L2L CMMS/MES Implementation Consultant Michael Hurd. Both have decades of experience leading teams and improving processes on the shop floor.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:- How to build an effective process and generate frontline buy-in- The art of balancing effiency and labor costs in manufacturing- How standardization drives quality- How solving process hangups often starts with the frontline- The similarities and many, many differences in process design between a modular housing start up and a global industrial supply chain- How implementing better tech takes buy-in and a good set of ears (and eyes)Key moments:00:00 Introduction to Manufacturing Experts05:48 Global Challenges in Manufacturing11:37 Flexibility in Production Processes17:01 Defining Effective Processes23:05 Process Improvement Strategies24:32 Diverse Processes Across Manufacturing Locations26:17 Memorable Problem-Solving Experiences26:54 Learning from Failures in Maintenance Planning28:52 Comparing Startups and Established Companies31:26 Building a Maintenance Team from Scratch35:11 Engaging Teams in Process Improvement36:47 Implementing Better Tech in Manufacturing42:46 Measuring ROI Make sure to subscribe for more content about reducing downtime and improving your processes on the shop floor!l2l.comYoutube: @leading2lean

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