Behind the Ops

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Tulip’s Behind the Ops podcast brings you conversations about today’s headlines and hype in operations, grounded in reality. Hosts Madilynn Castillo and Gillian Catrambone challenge clichés and take listeners inside the stories, truth, and technology impacting industrial operations today.

  1. 07/05/2023

    Episode 28: A Renaissance in American Manufacturing

    Increasingly, companies are choosing to bring manufacturing back to the United States for a variety of reasons, including increased labor costs in other countries and supply chain disruptions caused by events like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chips Act, renewable energy, and geopolitical tensions with China are additional contributors to the reshoring trend. Companies need to carefully consider their reshoring strategies, as it can involve various approaches, such as setting up new facilities in the US, diversifying manufacturing locations, and partnering with local contract manufacturers. It's also necessary to discuss the importance of incorporating digital technology and adaptability into new facilities to avoid repeating past mistakes. In this week's episode, Madi and Natan discuss manufacturing in the United States, with a focus on reshoring and its potential impact on workers and our economy. LINK DUMP: * Axios: "A manufacturing investment supercycle is starting" (https://www.axios.com/2023/06/16/manufacturing-supercycle) * BCG: "Honing US Manufacturing’s Competitive Edge" (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2017/lean-manufacturing-operations-honing-us-manufacturings-competitive-edge) * BCG: "The Shifting Economics of Global Manufacturing" (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2014/lean-manufacturing-globalization-shifting-economics-global-manufacturing) * Reshoring Initiative (https://reshorenow.org/)

    17 min

  2. 06/22/2023

    Episode 27: Elevate and Automate

    Have you come to subconsciously dread the sound of a Slack ping? In a world where you're constantly being bombarded with notifications coming from apps, emails, instant messages, and other channels, it's easy to feel like you're paying for less work with an influx of distractions. In this week's episode, Madi and Natan reflect on the role that a constant stream of alerts has on our cognitive load, discuss how the right technology can empower people to have more problem-solving capacity, and introduce Automations — an exciting new Tulip capability that enables you to run logic in the background of your manufacturing operations. LINK DUMP: -Read "Phone Notifications Are Messing With Your Brain (https://www.discovermagazine.com/technology/phone-notifications-are-messing-with-your-brain)" for insights on how endless notifications can influence important decision-making -Check out Tulip's Automations landing page (https://tulip.co/platform/automations/) to learn more about how Automations empower you to make your people more efficient, accurate, and productive -Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops/) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    14 min

  3. 06/07/2023

    Episode 26: Organized by Fractals

    Have you ever thought about how government espionage is not all that different than corporate sabotage? We have! (Consider tactics along the lines of "let blades go dull so people can't sharpen their saws"...) In this week's episode, Madi and Natan reflect on how the CIA espionage manual relates to the ways in which many big corporations create a bad work environment, discuss Natan's "obsession" with "The Fractal Company," and break down how to build a corporate structure that encourages innovation. LINK DUMP: -Dive into the CIA's "Simple Sabotage Field Manual (https://www.hsdl.org/c/abstract/?docid=750070)" booklet for insights into the ways in which agents instructed civilians to inflict sabotage through ordinary means -Check out "The Fractal Company: A Revolution in Corporate Culture (https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Company-Revolution-Corporate-Culture/dp/3642781268)" to learn about how to develop an organization that utilizes its strengths and remains competitive -Read "The Organization of the Future Is Fractal (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/fractal-companies-are-the-organizations-of-the-future)" for a break down of fractal design principles -Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops/) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    17 min

  4. 05/24/2023

    Episode 25: The USB Port of Race Cars

    Vroom vroom. In this week's episode, Madi and special guest Kyle Oberholtzer, program manager of the Tulip Experience Center, discuss all things Formula 1. Madi quizzes Kyle (a Formula 1 fan, though a bit of a "Netflix newbie") on racing terminology (what in the world is a pole sitter?). And they reflect on the many ways in which the Formula 1 space is relevant to manufacturing. After all, the fact that these cars exist in the first place is a huge manufacturing achievement, right? LINK DUMP: * Check out A beginner's guide to F1 slang (https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.a-beginners-guide-to-f1-slang.1Pg6tvGZ2y7u4KAnc8WXGl.html) for definitions and context around important Formula 1 terms * Read Insider's guide: How is an F1 car made? (https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/how-is-an-f1-car-made/7626324/) for insights on what is used to construct a Formula 1 car * Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops/) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    20 min

  5. 05/10/2023

    Episode 24: Buzzwords: Boon or Bane?

    Are buzzwords a necessary evil, or do their costs outweigh the benefits? In this week’s episode, Madi and Natan dive deep into this question — exploring the difference between useful buzzwords and those that obscure the meaning of evolving concepts. They also discuss how Industry 4.0 and IoT have mutated into new terminologies, and play a fun game to identify popular buzzwords! LINK DUMP: * Check out 15 Frequently Misunderstood and Misused Tech Buzzwords (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/06/07/15-frequently-misunderstood-and-misused-tech-buzzwords/?sh=54d1ca61768b) for insights from a panel of experts on specific tech terms that are often used incorrectly * Read How Industry 4.0 is Transforming Lean Manufacturing (https://tulip.co/blog/how-industry-4-0-is-transforming-lean-manufacturing/) for a breakdown of the new technological developments that are driving Industry 4.0 forward * Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops/) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    12 min

  6. 04/26/2023

    Episode 23: AI or Magical Bunny?

    Hallo from Hannover! In this episode — recorded on-site at Hannover Messe 2023 — Madi and Natan provide a breakdown of everything they saw and heard (and ate!) on the show floor. (P.S. Madi says German hotdogs are just “fine.”) Listen in to hear our co-hosts discuss the history of Hannover Messe, break down trends from this year’s event (in case you were wondering, the cloud has become like “khaki pants and polo shirts for our industry”), and reflect on the surprising lack of physical, interactive demos. As Natan points out, how many flat screens with PowerPoint can we survive? LINK DUMP: * Dive into The Top 5 Manufacturing Trends in 2023 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/29/the-top-5-manufacturing-trends-in-2023/?sh=493685d95875) for insights on what to expect from AI, IoT, and other technology throughout the rest of this year * Read Cloud computing, SaaS, and the ‘new normal’ for manufacturers (https://www.iotinsider.com/industrial/cloud-computing-saas-and-the-new-normal-for-manufacturers/) for an overview of how more and more organizations are adopting a cloud-first stance when it comes to selecting technology * Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops/) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    23 min

  7. 04/12/2023

    Episode 22: You Can’t Improve What You Can’t Measure

    Sources, and data, and insights, oh my! We live in an information era, but how do you know that what you measure actually means anything if you don’t start with a baseline? In this episode, Madi and Natan discuss their love of benchmarks, highlight the challenges of knowledge sharing in the manufacturing industry, and reflect on the growing need to break out of the limitations of a paper-based world. LINK DUMP: * Dig into “Lean Math: Figuring to Improve (https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Math-Figuring-Mark-Hamel/dp/0872638812)” by Mark Hamel and Michael O’Connor for an overview of every lean manufacturing formula you may want to know * Read Indirect manufacturing costs: An overlooked source for clear savings (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/indirect-manufacturing-costs-an-overlooked-source-for-clear-savings) to learn more about the requirements for successful benchmarking * Check out Manufacturing KPIs: 40 Key Production Metrics You Should Know (https://tulip.co/blog/manufacturing-kpis-key-production-metrics-you-should-know/) for insights into the most important metrics you can measure to help transform your operations * Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    17 min

  8. 03/29/2023

    Episode 21: Over-Mentored, Under-Sponsored

    Happy International Women's Month! Did you know that this holiday is only 36 years old? If it were a person, it would only be a millennial! While we’ve seen some progress for women in the manufacturing and tech sectors, we still have a long way to go. In this episode, Madi and Natan discuss historical challenges for women in these fields, dive into the latest career advancement trends and data, and reflect on the ongoing pipeline and retention concerns in a world where women are over-mentored, but under-sponsored. LINK DUMP: * Read Why Women Leave Tech: It Isn't Because 'Math is Hard' (https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/why-women-leave-tech-it-isnt-because-math-is-hard/238036) for real-life stories on why women are unhappy with the tech work environment * Dig into the Career Advancement for Manufacturing Annual Report (https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/242200/UA%20Assets/Career%20Advancement%20for%20Manufacturing%20Annual%20Report%202022%20-%20Thomas.pdf) for data on the percentage of women in leadership roles and how their recruitment opportunities differ from those of men * Learn more about Women's Roles After WWII (https://vphibbswomensroles.wordpress.com/womens-roles-after-wwii/) * Check out the Women in the Workplace (https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2020.pdf) report for insights on how Covid-19 impacted women workers in particular * Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-ops) to join the conversation and find out when we post new episodes

    20 min
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Tulip’s Behind the Ops podcast brings you conversations about today’s headlines and hype in operations, grounded in reality. Hosts Madilynn Castillo and Gillian Catrambone challenge clichés and take listeners inside the stories, truth, and technology impacting industrial operations today.

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  • Creator
    Tulip
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    29
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