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Welcome to MetaPod, where we discuss operational execs and organizations that make and move stuff. No matter what we’re making and moving, we all have the same 3 headaches: digitization/digital transformation, the forever labor shortage, and doing more with less.

  1. The Zelem Shift: How Culture and Leadership Combat the Labor Shortage

    01/12/2025

    The Zelem Shift: How Culture and Leadership Combat the Labor Shortage

    Explore the hidden impact of workplace culture and the shift from correction to prevention with Ron Crabtree and Jim Zelem on MetaPod. Dive into why culture is built on behaviors leaders reward and tolerate, how to move from firefighting to prevention with better questions and feedback loops, and practical ways leaders can build trust, engagement, and retention by changing their own behavior first.

    38 min
  2. The Next Generation of Expertise: Autonomous AI in Manufacturing

    03/11/2025

    The Next Generation of Expertise: Autonomous AI in Manufacturing

    Explore tribal knowledge loss and AI-enabled decision-making on the plant floor with Ron Crabtree and Bryan DeBois on Meta Pod. Dive into how machine teaching captures expert heuristics before retirements, how predictive AI shifts teams from reacting to anticipating, and why autonomous AI trained safely in simulations can match or even outperform veteran operators, starting in decision support before moving to closed-loop control.

    40 min
  3. From Chaos to Clarity: Why Every Business Needs a Systems Champion

    06/10/2025

    From Chaos to Clarity: Why Every Business Needs a Systems Champion

    Explore systems champions and process-first, AI-driven digitization with Ron Crabtree and Devid Jenyns on MetaPod. Dive into how to capture tribal knowledge before it walks out the door, use dashboards to pinpoint where to improve, and apply the 80/20 rule to prioritize SOPs and automation.

    40 min
  4. The Gratitude Gear: Building Loyalty Beyond Paychecks

    01/09/2025

    The Gratitude Gear: Building Loyalty Beyond Paychecks

    Explore the forever labor shortage and digital transformation with Ron Crabtree and Lisa Ryan on Meta Pod. Dive into why gratitude is the missing gear in manufacturing, how stay interviews and reverse mentoring strengthen retention, and how to overcome resistance to change, whether it’s cultural or technological.

    47 min
  5. Building Talent Before You Need It: A Smarter Approach to Workforce Strategy

    20/08/2025

    Building Talent Before You Need It: A Smarter Approach to Workforce Strategy

    Explore the forever labor shortage and sustainable workforce development with Ron Crabtree and Tia Rivera on MetaPod. Dive into why companies must shift from reactive hiring to strategic talent pipelines, how to align training programs with real job requirements, and ways to better leverage existing employees through clear mobility and upskilling pathways.

    32 min
  6. Smarter Logistics: Using AI to Do More with Less

    07/07/2025

    Smarter Logistics: Using AI to Do More with Less

    Explore operational efficiency and sustainability-driven emissions reduction with Ron Crabtree and Rich Savoie on MetaPod. Dive into AI-powered data harmonization, aligning cost-and-carbon KPIs, and Pareto-focused quick wins.

    34 min
  7. How to Relocate Operations Without Regret: What to Plan and What to Avoid

    03/07/2025

    How to Relocate Operations Without Regret: What to Plan and What to Avoid

    Explore manufacturing relocation strategies and common pitfalls to avoid with Kim Crabtree and Neal McGee on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into proven methods for moving operations, why emotional and operational alignment is key, and how to avoid disaster by asking the right questions before making a move.

    16 min
  8. Smarter Procurement: Using Software to Transform Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

    03/07/2025

    Smarter Procurement: Using Software to Transform Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

    Explore cost transparency and digital procurement transformation with Kim Crabtree and Jeoff Burris on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into how to build systems that reflect real cost structures, why rapid evolution beats digital revolution, and how smarter sourcing leads to 12-18% savings.

    15 min
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Welcome to MetaPod, where we discuss operational execs and organizations that make and move stuff. No matter what we’re making and moving, we all have the same 3 headaches: digitization/digital transformation, the forever labor shortage, and doing more with less.

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  • Creator
    MetaExperts
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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