Lean Manufacturing with Sam Goebel
Sam Goebel shares his journey of lessons learned while implementing Lean Manufacturing throughout his career. Sam is currently the General Manager with GCI Engineered Solutions which is a manufacturing company that creates custom material handling and torque reaction systems for some of the biggest brands in the world. We dive into the inspiration behind his journey, getting some quick wins, visiting the Toyota facility in Japan, and so much more!
Episode Chapters:
01:25 – What got you interested in Lean Manufacturing?
04:44 – What was your journey like?
08:59 – How long did it take to get traction?
10:05 – What’s your process like?
15:15 – What was it like seeing Lean first hand in Japan?
22:55 – How has technology impacted your journey?
27:30 – What projects are you currently working on?
32:00 – Final Thoughts
lean manufacturing 101: an overview
Lean manufacturing is a process that can be used in businesses of all sizes to improve efficiency and decrease waste. It can be applied in any industry even though it is typically associated with manufacturing and is successful in reducing costs and improving quality. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of lean and discuss some of the benefits that it can offer your business.
One of the main goals of lean is to eliminate waste in all forms. This includes things like excessive defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, and excess processing. Lean aims to create a more efficient production process by eliminating these wastes and reducing variability. This can lead to significant cost savings for businesses, as well as improved quality and delivery times.
Another benefit of lean manufacturing is that it can help businesses to become more agile and responsive to customer needs. This is because lean encourages businesses to focus on continuous improvement. This means that businesses are always looking for ways to improve their processes and products, which can lead to better customer satisfaction.
If you are considering implementing lean manufacturing in your business, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it is not a quick fix and will require significant time and effort to implement. Second, lean manufacturing is not for every business – it depends on the specific needs and leadership of your business. Finally, lean manufacturing should be seen as a journey, not a destination. It is an ongoing process that should be constantly reviewed and updated as your business grows and changes.
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