Lean Solutions

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, and guest Vince Lanni, discuss the power of curiosity in business improvement. Vince, a restaurant consultant, emphasizes the importance of curiosity in problem-solving and team engagement. About the Guest: Vince helps bars and restaurants make more money, faster — guaranteed. After a successful career opening and improving some of the most prominent bars on Broadway in Nashville, he launched his consulting business to help even more people in the restaurant industry implement strategies that boost productivity and profit. https://lnkd.in/gkq3Wsxy

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What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Patrick Gaughan discuss the balance of structure and creativity in continuous improvement. They emphasize the importance of leadership, data-driven decision-making, and empowering employees through rapid improvement workshops. About the Guest: With 33 years of experience at a Fortune 100 company, he held various leadership roles in Engineering Management, Supply Chain, and Quality. His work spanned continuous manufacturing improvements, global MES deployment strategy, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. As the first Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in his Business Unit in 1996, he trained professionals worldwide and led over 50 rapid improvement workshops, influencing hundreds more. His focus was on plant, process, and product design, with a strong emphasis on root cause analysis. He developed an automation tool that reduced cycle times from 3.5 days to 5 seconds, solidifying his belief in the power of data. Throughout his career, he received numerous corporate accolades, including multiple Meritorious Achievement awards. One of his most impactful projects involved leading a team in India to transform a 36-hour manual process into a fully automated 90-minute system, which became a global standard. Links: Click Here For Patrick Gaughan LinkedIn Click Here For Axiom Manufacturing Systems LinkedIn

?? Become a Sponsor at the Lean Solutions Global Summit 2025! ?? Showcase your brand to top industry leaders, decision-makers, and continuous improvement professionals from manufacturing, healthcare, government, and beyond! As an exhibitor or sponsor, you’ll gain valuable exposure, build connections, and position your company as a leader in Lean and continuous improvement. ?? Detroit, Michigan ?? September 24-26, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your target audience and grow your impact! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giXJctTq #LeanSummit2025 #SponsorshipOpportunities #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Networking

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Andy Olrich, and guest Adam Lawrence discuss the importance of focusing on people first in process optimization, while emphasizing the need to engage and empower employees. About the Guest: Adam Lawrence, the creator of the Wheel of Sustainability, is the Managing Partner of Process Improvement Partners, LLC. He has decades of experience in process improvement, targeted at manufacturing and business processes. Having facilitated hundreds of Kaizen events in multiple industries around the world, Adam aligns with leadership, engages teams, and creates sustainable results. Adam has mastered the use of many different process improvement methodologies, allowing him to implement the best strategy for each organization’s goals and objectives. He develops sessions that are fun, engaging, results-oriented, and laser-focused. Adam is 100 percent committed to ensuring the team has a winning result and a fantastic experience. Married to his wonderful wife, Peggy, for over 30 years, they have one son (Tyler, his IT department). Adam grew up in the Washington, DC area and received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. He earned Lean certifications from the University of Michigan. Adam enjoys time with family and friends, loud music, traveling, the many great clients he has worked with (his extended family), and his many business adventures. #PeopleOverProcess #EmployeeEngagement #ProcessOptimization #ContinuousImprovement #LeanLeadership

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Matt Singh discuss the importance of putting people first in Lean Six Sigma transformations. They emphasize the need for leadership to lead by example, provide support, and create a culture where employees feel valued. About the Guest: Matt is a Senior Project Manager at Children's Nebraska. Prior to that he spent 8 years as the director of operational excellence and master black belt for the Department of Administrative Services in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 20 years, he has served in a variety of progressive management roles, including sales and service operations and supply chain. He is certified as a master black belt in Six Sigma as well as a master black belt in Lean Six Sigma. Additionally, he is certified as a Lean Sensei and holds the Project Management Professional or PMP credential. Matt completed his MBA from Doane University and Masters of Science in Leadership from University of Nebraska- Lincoln. He is also the focus of several articles and books on process improvement including a case study from Harvard's executive education program. #podcast #findleansolutions #leansixsigma

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Scott Gauvin discuss how the principle of "respect for people" goes beyond individual actions to become an organizational-wide practice that fosters culture transformation, engagement, and continuous improvement. They explore strategies for leaders to cultivate a learning culture, emphasizing active listening, transparency, and coaching to develop human skills and create lasting change within organizations. About the Guest: Scott Gauvin is a management consultant and Lean specialist with 30 years of experience helping organizations transform the way they perceive and pursue performance. As CEO of Macresco and co-founder of the Respect for People Roadmap, he’s partnered with organizations worldwide and across industries to innovate their business and operating models and put people at the center of their corporate and operations strategies. #podcast #findleansolutions #respect #culturetransformation #changemanagement

?? Become a Sponsor at the Lean Solutions Global Summit 2025! ?? Showcase your brand to top industry leaders, decision-makers, and continuous improvement professionals from manufacturing, healthcare, government, and beyond! As an exhibitor or sponsor, you’ll gain valuable exposure, build connections, and position your company as a leader in Lean and continuous improvement. ?? Detroit, Michigan ?? September 24-26, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your target audience and grow your impact! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giXJctTq #LeanSummit2025 #SponsorshipOpportunities #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Networking

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What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich discuss the evolution of Lean over the past decade, emphasizing the shift from a tool-focused approach to a more human-centric, culturally embedded practice. They highlight the importance of adaptability, technology integration, and continuous improvement. About the Hosts: Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach. Her work involves training and coaching executives and teams in organizations of all types and sizes. In 2018, Catherine started her own business- MCD Consulting where she works as a Lean and Leadership Coach. She specializes in Lean deployment in non-manufacturing industries, including food, retail, education, non-profit, health care, event management, hospitality and media. Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in engineering trades, services, manufacturing, mining and logistics processes and support. With qualifications in Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma, he is also a Certified Scrum Master. Andy finds fulfillment in witnessing the positive outcomes that result from teams collaboratively working towards shared and individual goals. #podcast #adaptability #continuousimprovement #findleansolutions