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Manufacturers Make Strides is a podcast about people in manufacturing and the paths they’ve taken. Martin speaks with guests from across the manufacturing world about their careers, the challenges along the way, and the strides that keep the industry moving forward. New episodes every other Tuesday
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S2E25 Inside a micro manufacturing business with Mike Adkins
Micro manufacturing businesses operate in a constant balance between flexibility, quality, cash, and people.In this episode, we sit down with Mike Adkins, President of Performance Results Plus, to…
S2E24 Why Good Designs Fail with Dianna Deeney
Manufacturing design collaboration is at its most powerful long before a drawing hits the shop floor. Yet many teams only discover misalignment when designs arrive in production and the problems…
S2E23 Breaking the Firefighting Cycle in Manufacturing with Samantha Benbow
Manufacturing process improvement often focuses on what happens on the shop floor, but what if the constant firefighting in manufacturing is actually caused by issues that begin much earlier in the…
S2E22 Make Change Stick In Manufacturing with Ron Crabtree
What if resistance to change in manufacturing isn’t the problem we think it is?In this episode, we sit down with Ron Crabtree, a manufacturing transformation expert whose career spans shop floor…
S2E21 Run your manufacturing business like you’re going to sell it with Adina Fetche
Manufacturing business growth often slows when everything depends on one person.In this episode, Martin speaks with Adina Fetche, founder of Ellcado Finance, about why running your manufacturing…
S2E20 Building Better Engineering Teams with Marisa Kurimbokus
Engineering teams often face intense time pressure, and the environment they work in has a direct impact on how clearly they think and how effectively they collaborate.This episode looks at how…
S2E19 Managing complexity in aerospace engineering with Mark Cook
Aerospace engineering can be a high-pressure environment, but the way teams communicate often shapes how that pressure is felt. This episode looks at how calm, clear, and collaborative communication…
S2E18 Building a manufacturing business that lasts with Larry Dix II
Manufacturing leadership looks different once responsibility moves beyond the role and into ownership. In this episode of Manufacturers Make Strides, Martin speaks with Larry Dix II, President at…
S2E17 What a financially healthy factory actually looks like with Stewart Ervin
Many manufacturing businesses look busy, yet still feel financially exposed underneath. Stewart Ervin has seen this pattern repeatedly inside factories where activity masks a lack of control, and…
S2E16 How values shape modern manufacturing with Angelo D’Amico
Values-driven manufacturing shows up in who people trust when decisions matter. In this episode, Angelo D’Amico, President of Canada Rubber Group Inc, shares how a people-first approach shaped his…
S2E15 A people-first digital transformation with Ryan Pollyniak
Digital transformation doesn’t fail because the tech isn’t ready. It fails when people aren’t. In this episode, Ryan Pollyniak, who has spent over 15 years guiding manufacturers through ERP and…
S2E14 Balancing cost and value across manufacturing operations with Floriano Liguoro
Manufacturing operations touch every part of a business. It’s where cost, quality and day-to-day decision-making come together, and where collaboration can make the biggest difference to…
S2E13 Manufacturing Collaboration for SME Growth with Richard Patch
Manufacturing collaboration is helping UK businesses escape the feast-or-famine cycle, build trust across the supply chain, and grow without relying on expensive marketing. In this episode, Richard…
S2E12 The Key to Sustaining Improvement with George Pesansky
Sustaining improvement in manufacturing takes more than introducing new processes. It’s about making change last, empowering people, and balancing consistency with progress. In this episode, George…
S2E11 Finding Fulfilment in Manufacturing with Samantha Shelley
Finding fulfilment in manufacturing is about more than climbing the career ladder. It is about aligning your work with your values, building integrity into every decision, and knowing when to shape…
S2E10 From Military Discipline to Manufacturing Innovation with Martin Jewell
Manufacturing innovation is about more than new machines. It is about leadership, resilience, and building the right teams. In this episode you will hear how military discipline shaped Martin…
S2E9 Building a Career in UK Aerospace with Chris Woodhams
Building a career in UK aerospace does not have to follow a straight line. In this episode you’ll hear how apprenticeships can open doors, why culture matters as much as technical skills, and what…
S2E8 Sustainable Leadership in Manufacturing with Kate Davies
Kate Davies, transformation consultant and founder of Rufus Wren, brings two decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial change. In this episode, she shares her perspective on…
S2E7 How Automation Changed One Founder’s Journey with Paul Wilson
Automation, machine vision and AI are changing manufacturing. In this episode, you’ll hear how one founder used them to stay competitive and build a thriving business.Paul Wilson, founder of Scorpion…
S2E6 Why Quality Isn’t Just for the Quality Team with Suresh Babu
Quality is not just a department. It is a mindset that should be part of everything a manufacturer does.In this episode, Suresh Babu explains why the most successful manufacturers treat quality as a…
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