The Planning Desk: The ACT before ManufACTuring

S1EP06 The Planning Desk: The Act before ManufACTuring The People Side: Communication Across Planning, Engineering, and Quality

In this episode we discuss the importance of clear and concise communication.

S1EP05 The Planning Desk: The Act before ManufACTuring On Forecast and the use of AI.

We discuss forecasting and discussed how you could introduce AI into the organization around forecasting.

S1EP04 Load and Capacity: The Balancing Act

In this episode, I was able to interview Matt Stewert, a Site manager of a local manufacturing company in the twin cities.  He brought a unique take on load and capacity.  We were able to talk a few challenges that have come up and some of the P&L impact that it could have if you are not aligned with your load and capacity.

S1EP03 The Role of the Planner: The Unsung hero of the Shop Floor

This episode will discuss everything from Standard of Work for planners to KPI's for the department and how to get them to be proactive instead of reactive.

S1EP02 From Whiteboards to ERP: The Evolution of Planning Tools

This episode traces the evolution of manufacturing planning-from manual boards and spreadsheet to ERP, analytics and emerging AI tools.  WE unpack where most manufacturers get stuck, what digital maturity really looks like, and how modern planning systems can unlock visibility, control and scalability.