Manufacturers Make Strides

Manufacturers Make Strides

Martin Griffiths

Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
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feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S2E21 Run your manufacturing business like you’re going to sell it with Adina Fetche

Mar 03, 2026 46m Transcript

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

Feb 17, 2026 39m Transcript

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

Feb 03, 2026 39m Transcript

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

Jan 20, 2026 50m Transcript

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

Jan 06, 2026 39m Transcript

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

Dec 16, 2025 58m

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

Dec 02, 2025 45m

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

Nov 18, 2025 38m

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

Nov 04, 2025 43m

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

Oct 21, 2025 58m

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

Oct 07, 2025 55m

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

Sep 16, 2025 54m

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

Sep 02, 2025 31m

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

Aug 19, 2025 43m

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

Aug 05, 2025 32m

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

Jul 15, 2025 1h 4m

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…

S2E5 Turning Waste into Value with Greg Logelain

Jul 01, 2025 37m

Waste is often seen as a problem, but what if it could be a valuable resource instead?In this episode, Greg Logelain shares how manufacturers can rethink waste management and find opportunity in what…

S2E4 Sustainability as a Competitive Edge with Eszter Haberl

Jun 17, 2025 50m

Sustainability is no longer just about cutting emissions. For manufacturers, it can be a smart way to reduce costs, protect margins, and stand out in a changing market.In this episode, Eszter Haberl…

S2E3 Solving SME Challenges with Anthony Walker

Jun 03, 2025 37m

SMEs face no shortage of challenges. Tight budgets, limited time, and too many tech options. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.In this episode, Anthony Walker shares how SMEs are getting real…

S2E2 Why Manufacturers Need to Rethink Marketing with Jennelle McGrath

May 20, 2025 41m

If your marketing still feels disconnected from sales or like it’s not doing much at all, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.In this episode, Jennelle McGrath shares how…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Manufacturers Make Strides have?

Manufacturers Make Strides has published 51 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Manufacturers Make Strides still active?

Manufacturers Make Strides is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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