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

    6 OCT

    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
  2. The Gratitude Gear: Building Loyalty Beyond Paychecks

    1 SEP

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

    20 AGO

    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
  4. Smarter Logistics: Using AI to Do More with Less

    7 JUL

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

    3 JUL

    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
  6. Smarter Procurement: Using Software to Transform Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

    3 JUL

    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
  7. The ROI of Simulation: How Digital Twin Modeling Drives Financial Wins

    3 JUL

    The ROI of Simulation: How Digital Twin Modeling Drives Financial Wins

    Explore digital-tein supply-chain simulation and enterprise-wide data aggregation with Kim Crabtree and Greg Smith on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into how centralized data unlocks proactive risk modeling, why scenario planning beats spreadsheet guesswork, and the concrete savings companies gain when they test “what-if” moves before they act.

    23 min
  8. How Smart Companies Prepare for Tariff Waves with Strategic Planning

    3 JUL

    How Smart Companies Prepare for Tariff Waves with Strategic Planning

    Explore the total landed cost modeling and strategic supply chain planning with Ron Crabtree and Dennis Schneider on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into why most companies aren’t fully accounting for tariff impact, how to collect the right data to drive decisions, and what a well-aligned supply chain strategy really looks like.

    21 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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    MetaExperts
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodios
    50
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