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Manufacturing Meet Up Podcast

Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba as they break down factory life.

Episodes

  1. SEP 11

    Zero Waste, TPM, and 5S

    Ed and Alvaro welcome their first-ever guest to the show: David Ballina!  David is a 15+ year veteran of manufacturing, and his resume includes roles with PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PCA. He is currently the general manager of Operational Excellence Consulting. Ed and Alvaro kick off the episode by covering the creative ways businesses are reducing waste and contributing to the circular economy. Then, they interview David to hear his insights and learn about his experiences rolling out TPM and 5S on the plant floor. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

    32 min

  2. AUG 28

    AMA: Machine health savings and career tips

    Ed and Alvaro answer listener questions: Where should you look for savings when you implement machine health? What should I have learned in trade school to help me succeed and grow in my career?   Alvaro also complains to the dean of his university, and Ed discusses how machine health can actually make us better corporate citizens. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

    13 min

  3. AUG 14

    Operational Excellence Part 3: AM/PM and Focus Improvement

    Ed and Alvaro wrap up their 3 part series on operational excellence. In this episode, they hone in on AM/PM (autonomous maintenance/predictive maintenance) and FI/CI (focus improvement/continuous improvement). When it comes to operational excellence, “let’s win together”! To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

    39 min

  4. JUL 31

    AMA: GenAI & How to Avoid Machine Health Mistakes

    Ed and Alvaro tackle listener questions, including: how manufacturers are using GenAI in their plants the use of devices similar to Google Glass 3 tips for avoiding machine health mistakes To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-meet-up/id1741576040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aWmbWIjqtisBM3qjhtxxm?si=7cce310235be4c8d Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66b872a6-b1ea-459b-913f-7056d59a6a5b/manufacturing-meet-up iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-manufacturing-meet-up-168048443/ YouTube Music (formerly Google Play): https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxtT-xcDLkHsC756iZ4yw

    14 min

  5. JUL 19

    Operational Excellence, Part 2: People & Quality

    In this episode, Ed and Alvaro discuss news stories that caught their attention, as well as a deeper dive into two key pillars of operational excellence: people and quality.   Listen in as they discuss: Boomers getting hired back into manufacturing Engaging folks in continuous improvement from leadership to the shop floor  Empowering the shop floor as business owners The difference between quality and features Maintaining safety as well as quality   To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

    41 min

  6. JUL 10

    AMA: Core skills, 4.0 tech for M&R, and precision maintenance

    Ed and Alvaro tackle 3 questions in this Ask Me Anything: 1. How has the average plant floor worker or operator's core skill set (and/or toolbox) changed over the past 10 years?  2. What Industry 4.0 technologies do you consider table stakes for current M&R professionals?  3. What is precision maintenance, and what are its benefits?  To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-meet-up/id1741576040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aWmbWIjqtisBM3qjhtxxm?si=7cce310235be4c8d Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66b872a6-b1ea-459b-913f-7056d59a6a5b/manufacturing-meet-up iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-manufacturing-meet-up-168048443/ YouTube Music (formerly Google Play): https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxtT-xcDLkHsC756iZ4yw

    17 min

  7. JUN 21

    Breaking down the alphabet soup of operational excellence

    In this episode, Ed and Alvaro talk about the fundamental building blocks of operational excellence – along with the alphabet soup of acronyms that come with these methods of managing your manufacturing. Ed also drops a truth bomb: nothing is as silent as yesterday’s applause. (So you have to keep improving!) Links to news stories mentioned in this episode: Artificial Intelligence set to transform beverage industry Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com

    40 min

  8. MAY 31

    AMA: The best training courses and must have tools for the shop floor

    What’s the best training you’ve received in your career? Ed and Alvaro share their favorite courses – plus the real life training they got riding along with delivery drivers.   They also cover the two “must have” tools workers want on the shop floor. Safety equipment/gear tops the list …it’s all about coming home with 10 fingers and 10 toes. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Download the full podcast here: Apple  Spotify  Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music (formerly Google Play)

    22 min

  9. MAY 15

    The rise of “new-collar” jobs and top plant tour tips

    In this episode, Alvaro and Ed consider the evolution of blue-collar jobs to “new-collar” jobs, recognizing that Gen Z may not want or even need college when they can learn advanced skills that don’t require advanced college degrees. They also discuss plant tours—what they’re looking for and what they don’t want to see (spoiler alert: Ed really isn’t into wet paint). Additionally, Ed covers the perils of discussing business in a bathroom stall. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Watch us: YouTube Learn more: augury.com/podcasts

    43 min

  10. APR 22

    AMA: Best Vibration Analysis Setup?

    In their first Ask Me Anything episode, Ed and Alvaro answer the burning question: what is the best vibration analysis setup? (Here's a hint: it doesn't involve a broomstick anymore.) They also cover how to convince the boss to adopt new technology. Let's keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Watch us: YouTube Learn more: augury.com/podcasts

    30 min

  11. APR 22

    Tackling Turnover with Tech and Training

    It's no secret that manufacturing is experiencing a labor shortage. In this episode, Ed and Alvaro discuss how technology and training can retain talent and attract new people to manufacturing careers. Let's keep the conversation going: Email us at mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: endpoint.augury.com Watch us: YouTube Learn more: augury.com/podcasts

    46 min

  12. APR 16

    Welcome to the Manufacturing Meet Up Podcast

    Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba every other week as they break down factory life.  To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint Watch us: YouTube

    1 min

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Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba as they break down factory life.

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