Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast
Devin Bodony and Uriel Eisen
"Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast" is a weekly show where business owners share their journey implementing continuous improvement. Explore Lean Mfg, TPS, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, JIT, Kanban, and more. Gain inspiration, practical advice and join the hosts on their journey of discovery and learning. Experience the benefits of continuous improvement and lean transformation for your business.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 45min
Episode 145. The stuff we teach works only in organizations that have people in them
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCIPlease follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalciIn this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfgIf you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturingTo reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Feb 12, 2025 • 49min
Episode 144. Expediting is like a Narcotic
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:- Breaking Logjams in Knowledge Work https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/breaking-logjams-in-knowledge-work/- POLCA Scheduling- Onsite challenges- In station quality for sales and R&D funnelPlease join our patreon! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCIAnd follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalciIn this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfgIf you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturingTo reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Feb 5, 2025 • 58min
Episode 143. Products nobodony wants, products we don't need
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Please join our patreon! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Jan 29, 2025 • 39min
Episode 142. Data Entry Sux
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Organizing Arda's internal processes with Kanban
- Accuracy in communication and documentation
- Organizing with Pull without a consistent Takt
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Jan 15, 2025 • 36min
Episode 141. Focus is not saying no to bad ideas, it's saying no to good ideas
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Jan 8, 2025 • 54min
Episode 140. Small signs, the sign of a good time?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Sushi restaurants should have small signs
- Continuous improvement radiates out into the community
- Minimizing WIP in software is so much more obviously worthwhile than in manufacturing
- Feed forward at Costco
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Dec 18, 2024 • 39min
Episode 139. It's important to remember that everything comes to an end
Delve into the ongoing journey of continuous improvement with insights on supply chain challenges and the importance of problem-solving for growth. Discover innovative uses of 3D printing and how effective meeting schedules can boost productivity. The hosts share humorous anecdotes about keeping a workspace warm during cold months, alongside technical discussions on coolant filtration in machining. Tune in for practical takeaways that emphasize aligning products with customer needs and the nuances of optimizing business operations.
Dec 11, 2024 • 33min
Episode 138. Home Kitchen Kanban Fail
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Kanban in the home
- Continuous improvement, and documentation are key
- We need to get better at 3S'ing
- The drill seed was awesome
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Dec 4, 2024 • 28min
Episode 137. Don't conflate stable with static
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
Nov 27, 2024 • 54min
Episode 136. Kanban fail, and what to do
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Kanban, channel splitting, and feed forward
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com
