The timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker. What makes Alan one of the most fascinating people in the Lean space? In this episode, you will learn about Alan's connection to two of the most iconic movies of all time, Alan's role in a world championship season for the Milwaukee Bucks, and what started Alan on the path to lean. As Alan demonstrates, you can apply Lean principles to a business of any size. And sometimes, the results are delicious!

In this episode you will hear about:

1:32 - Alan's participation in Rocky II

4:55 - Alan's educational background

9:35 - Working at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange

14:09 - Thinking about process improvement

16:17 - Starting A Goodman's Desserts

21:55 - Alan's association with the Milwauke Bucks

26:47 - The road to the championship

29:34 - Continuing to build A Goodman's Desserts

Additional Resources

Alan Goodman on LinkedIn

A Goodman's Desserts

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