Constraints Give You More Freedom | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E97
Andrew and Jay cover everything from the real meaning of 5S (and why people forget “shine”) to the subtle art of good UI/UX—both in software and hardware. Along the way, they share lessons learned fro...
2 Juni 202551min
What a Tornado Taught Us About Manufacturing Risk | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E96
A recent EF2 tornado brushes past Andrew’s church and shop, prompting a frank conversation with Jay about what it takes to run a manufacturing business when the weather—and the insurance coverage—is u...
26 Maj 202536min
The Cut Didn’t Sound Right | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E95
Sound in a shop is more important than you might think, as Andrew and Jay discuss in this episode. They swap stories about soundproofing strategies, and why one bad cut can be heard across the room. A...
19 Maj 202555min
Remote Work That Works: Tools, Culture & Communication Tactics | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E94
Jay and Andrew dig into the evolving landscape of remote work—what’s working, what’s not, and how their companies have adapted with distributed teams. From time zone headaches and culture-building tac...
12 Maj 202551min
Why We’re Not Typing SOPs Anymore | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E93
Today we talk practical applications of lean manufacturing, including smarter air management for CNC machines, efficient shipping workflows, and the role of AI in documenting standard operating proced...
5 Maj 202554min
Matsuura MX Update: Why We Chose It, How It’s Going, and What We’ve Learned | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E92
In today’s solo episode, Andrew goes deep on the new Matsuura MX installation at Henry Holsters. He answers key questions about why they chose the MX over the MAM series, the tooling strategies they’v...
28 Apr 202532min
Why Smart Owners Get Their Hands Dirty | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E91
Jay and Andrew discuss the value of getting your hands dirty—and how doing so can give you fresh eyes on your business. Jay shares what it’s been like stepping back into a department he hasn’t worked ...
21 Apr 202548min
Modular Mayhem: What Holsters Teach Us About Lean Manufacturing | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E90
Andrew leads Jay through the surprisingly complicated world of modular pistols—and what it can teach us about running a lean, efficient shop. What starts as a chat about concealed carry and SIG’s infa...
14 Apr 202546min
