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Aug 2023
40m 53s

SZN1: Taking a Lean Leap of Faith Toward...

MakingChips LLC
About this episode

Many companies strive to move toward digital transformation. Some struggle with the process. Others—like JJR Fabrication—see remarkable results. They’ve seen enormous efficiency and throughput improvements by embracing digital workflows while ensuring the physical side of their shop is in full alignment. 

This includes doing things like lean manufacturing work, Kaizen activities, and really embracing the ProShop way of doing things. Kevin Richards and Lynne DuBose from JJR Fabrication join us in this episode of MakingChips to share how their leap toward a digital transformation was a game-changer for their business. 

Because if you’re not being efficient, you’re not making chips, and if you’re not making chips, you’re not making money. BAM!

– Paul Van Metre

Segments
  • [0:12] Learn more about Netsuite by Oracle
  • [4:44] Lessons for manufacturing leaders
  • [7:47] Introducing Kevin Richards and Lynne DuBose
  • [11:09] How I met Kevin and Lynn
  • [12:41] Making the transition to ProShop
  • [20:20] The physical changes they’ve implemented
  • [24:17] The premise of the book “2 Second Lean”
  • [27:25] Why they implemented a morning meeting
  • [29:16] Creating a thoughtful pre-production checklist
  • [35:47] 4 Lessons for a successful digital transformation
  • [37:33] The Lean Setup Guide from ProShop
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