The Manufacturing Fix Podcast

SD Mfg and Tech Solutions
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Welcome to The Manufacturing Fix Podcast where we are going to be talking about a variety of manufacturing hot topics, lessons learned, and industry best practices to help educate listeners on ways they can manufacturer smarter. We want everyone to gain valuable insight, expert advice, and tangible takeaways, so let’s get started! This podcast is powered by South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions, helping South Dakota Manufacturers expand their capabilities to grow, innovate and achieve operational success. For more information, please visit sdmanufacturing.com.

Episodes

  1. Marketing Tips for Manufacturers - Facebook Edition

    11/18/2019

    Marketing Tips for Manufacturers - Facebook Edition

    On this episode, Marketing Specialist Sara Wevik talks about best practices manufacturers should use on Facebook.   Follow South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdmanufacturing/ Instagram: sdmanufacturing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdmanufacturing

    12 min
  2. Leadership Therapist - Scott Carbonera

    08/30/2019

    Leadership Therapist - Scott Carbonera

    Author of The Manager's Guide to Employee Engagement, and consultant to AT&T, Wal-Mart and more, Scott Carbonara is often referred to as the leadership therapist. His biggest goal is to ignite and inspire companies greatest asset - their people.  Scott shares his insight and strategy to help get your company culture up to par. We talk about how to find great employees and elevate the ones you have. Join us today as we dive into the needs of employees and beyond.  To learn more about Scott Carbonara please visit: https://leadershiptherapist.com To get help with your manufacturing  business, find us at sdmanufacturing.com

    24 min
  3. Data Security What You Need to Know

    08/30/2019

    Data Security What You Need to Know

    Hackers and information breeches are becoming everyday news. Today on the show we welcome Michelle Socia. Michelle is a Risk Managment Consultant for Marsh & McLennan Agency and has year of experience in helping keep customers data safe. Today's episode is a must listen for anyone in manufacturing.  If you want to learn more you can reach Michelle at - michelle.socia@marshmma.com If you want to talk with MTS about your security needs, visit, sdmanufacturing.com  Lastly, don't forget to join us in Watertown or Rapid City for our upcoming summits. Click here for more information!

    19 min
  4. Automate Your Operations

    08/16/2019

    Automate Your Operations

    Today on the show we have Travis Thiex, our automation expert at MTS in Sioux Falls. He is going to share with us a few pro tips on automating and how you can implement it at your facility.  Travis will touch on the benefits of automating and different ways you can automate that may not be out of your price range!  He's got a wealth of robotic knowledge and can help you assess if you are ready to automate.  Ready to scale your business? Automation may be the key.  Questions for Travis? Contact him at Travis.Thiex@usd.edu.

    12 min
  5. Training Within Industry, proven strategies to improve efficiency, skills and company culture

    07/12/2019

    Training Within Industry, proven strategies to improve efficiency, skills and company culture

    Welcome back to the Manufacturing Fix! On today's episode, two of our business advisors, Keith Deibert and Kellie Ecker discuss Training Within Industry (TWI) solutions. We start with some history, current applications and how you can achieve greater operational success. You’ll learn how TWI can help address the skills gap many companies face and how it can improve your job methods. We hope you enjoy today's show!  More information can be found at: www.sdmanufacturing.com

    22 min
  6. Starting and Staying Lean with Mike Hoseus

    06/07/2019

    Starting and Staying Lean with Mike Hoseus

    Michael Hoseus, a co-author of the Shingo Award-winning book Toyota Culture, developed his TPS skills at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky where he worked at the General Manager level in both Production and Human Resources being mentored by his Japanese sensei. He learned first-hand how Toyota’s success hinges on integrating their production and human systems to create the Toyota Way. Mike is the Executive Director of the Center for Quality People and Organizations and President of Lean Culture Enterprises. He supports organizations in their lean journey, focusing on leadership and cultural aspects of the lean transformation. He is an adjunct professor with the University of Kentucky’s Center for Manufacturing. We discuss lean implementation and how to keep things lean and sustainable. If you would like to explore more lean strategies, feel free to reach out to us!   www.sdmanufacturing.com

    29 min
  7. LATI's Investment in Future of Manufacturing Technology

    06/07/2019

    LATI's Investment in Future of Manufacturing Technology

    On today's episode, we have a quick discussion with Mr. Brooks Jacobsen,  Electronic Systems Technology/Robotics Instructor Department Supervisor at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. South Dakota MTS has worked with LATI in developing  their automation lab.  Brooks has some great insight into what students are looking for in a place to work and how LATI is equipping this generation of manufacturing workers.  To Learn more about Lake Area Tech - visit - www.lakeareatech.edu. If you want to learn more about SDMTS and how we can help your company meet it's goals, find us at www.sdmanufacturing.com

    19 min
  8. Industrial Revolution 4.0

    06/07/2019

    Industrial Revolution 4.0

    Industrial Revolution 4.0 is upon us, and some might be curious about what that means? Today we met with Keith Deibert of SDMTS to discuss some history and some things to look for as IR 4.0 takes hold.  Keith is a Senior Business Advisor with South Dakota MTS and provided consulting services for South Dakota's manufacturers. He is a graduate of SDSU and had a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He now focuses his efforts in helping organizations become Lean Enterprises.  To learn more about IR 4.0 or how SDMTS can help your manufacturing organization get to the next level, visit us at www.sdmanufacturing.com or email Keith at Keith.Deibert@usd.edu.

    26 min
  9. Automation in 2019 with Spencer Erwin

    06/07/2019

    Automation in 2019 with Spencer Erwin

    Robots are becoming a common sight on manufacturing floors. We are starting to work alongside them more than ever. Today on the Manufacturing Fix Podcast, we sit down with Spencer Erwin from Braas to discuss trends in Automation and Robotics and what Manufactures should be looking for in the coming years.  To learn more about Automation options for your company you can find Spencer at Spencer.erwin@braasco.com or visit www.braasco.com. To learn more about getting your floor automated of learning how robotics can assist your staff, visit us at www.sdmanufactruing.com.

    16 min
  10. Grants to Grow your Company Employment

    06/07/2019

    Grants to Grow your Company Employment

    On the show today we have a special guest, Amy Graziano. Amy is a project manager for The Rocky Mountain Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, which is a non-profit that helps manufacturing firms receive Trade Adjustment Assistance grants to help grow their employment and revenue. The TAA specializes in working with your company to determine your eligibility for the trade grants at no cost.  We hope you enjoy this discussion with Amy on this topic.  To get in touch with Amy or TAA, you can email, graziano@rmtaac.org or visit www.rmtaac.org. To learn more about South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions - visit - sdmanufacturing.com

    14 min
  11. For-Profit Grants for Manufacturing

    06/07/2019

    For-Profit Grants for Manufacturing

    Hello and welcome to the Manufacturing Fix Podcast's first episode. We are looking forward to discussing all sorts of manufacturing topics, ideas, and advancements. In today's episode, we will chat with Micki Vandeloo GPC, President of Lakeview Consulting Inc. Micki is an expert in writing and obtaining grants for manufacturers. Her team has helped raised over $160 million in funding. Micki has over 15 years of experience writing grants and has personally obtained over $40 million. With degrees in engineering and business, along with years of experience in manufacturing and technical industries, Micki possesses a solid foundation for her for-profit grant writing and business growth services. She is an accomplished author, publishing her book, "The For-Profit Grant Writing Guide," in 2014, holds her Grant Professionals Certification, and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting the GPC certification on the grants profession by receiving the 2014 Pauline G. Annarino Award. We invite you to listen along and get some great insight on how grants can help you grow your manufacturing business.  Micki Vandeloo GPC, President Lakeview Consulting, Inc. www.lakeviewconsulting.net micki@lakeviewconsulting.net To Learn more about South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions - visit us at https://sdmanufacturing.com

    29 min
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Welcome to The Manufacturing Fix Podcast where we are going to be talking about a variety of manufacturing hot topics, lessons learned, and industry best practices to help educate listeners on ways they can manufacturer smarter. We want everyone to gain valuable insight, expert advice, and tangible takeaways, so let’s get started! This podcast is powered by South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions, helping South Dakota Manufacturers expand their capabilities to grow, innovate and achieve operational success. For more information, please visit sdmanufacturing.com.

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