Best Chris Rost Podcasts (2025)

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Tech Expert Reacts: AI, Automation, and New Skills Data 39:35

11d ago39:35

39:35

The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. Hosted by Chris Rost, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room. This episode features manufacturing tech expert Willemijn Schneyder, as she reacts t…

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Frontline Experts React: Skills Gaps, Unfilled Jobs, and New Tech 42:47

19d ago42:47

42:47

The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room. This episode also features manufacturing expert Jim Mayer - Founder…

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Here’s What Your Manufacturing Frontline Really Wants | Better Tech + Better Culture = Success 32:33

1M ago32:33

32:33

The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room. This episode features experts Jason Anthoine (manufacturing culture…

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Better Employee Development for the Frontline | Solving More Than a Labor Shortage in Manufacturing 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation. Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room. This episode features experts Jim Mayer - manufacturing culture exp…

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Here's how AI is disrupting manufacturing 36:15

2M ago36:15

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🎙️ The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation! Hosted by Chris Rost, Creative Content Manager at L2L. We're here to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing, from the factory floor to the board room. This episode features David Rogers, AI and ML expert…

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The Truth About Line Stoppages in Manufacturing - with Mohsin Saeed 16:00

2M ago16:00

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The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation! Hosted by Chris Rost, Creative Content Manager at L2L, we're bringing you cutting-edge discussions from the factory floor to the boardroom. This episode features L2L's very own Mohsin Saeed - problem solver and manufacturing …

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Unlocking Digital TPM Success: Lessons from 40 Years of Manufacturing Excellence 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

Welcome to the Manufacturing Stream Podcast with your host, Eric Whitley, Director of Manufacturing Solutions at L2L. In this episode, Eric sits down with his longtime friend and TPM expert, Ellis New, also known as Hillbilly. With nearly four decades of experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Ellis and Eric have trained thousands of manu…

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: How AI and Data Drive Industry Transformation | L2L & CADDi Insights Episode 26:58

5M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, host Eric Whitley, Director of Industrial Transformation at L2L, welcomes a special guest, Chris Brown, VP of Sales at CADDi. Together, they explore how AI and innovative tools are transforming the manufacturing industry, from reshoring efforts to bridging the skilled labor gap. Chris shares insi…

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Why Are People Leaving Manufacturing? 31:22

6M ago31:22

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In this episode of the Manufacturing Stream Podcast, host Eric Whitley tackles a critical issue in the industry: Why are talented professionals walking away from manufacturing? To explore this, Eric welcomes a special guest—his son, Brandon Whitley. Brandon shares his journey through manufacturing, from assembling products on the line to becoming a…

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Transforming Continuous Improvement With AI 17:52

7M ago17:52

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AI is dominating the thought process within manufacturing. But most of the brain power being spent on this topic centers on how to have a practical application of this technology so that it enhances the Availability, Performance and Quality of the factory floor. In this episode we discuss the practical application of AI and how it can be used to re…

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Joe Resko, VP of Ops at Worthington Ent. - Creating a Culture of Communication 41:28

8M ago41:28

41:28

Joe Resko, Vice President of Operations for Worthington Enterprises joins Eric as a guest in a new L2L webinar. Eric shares this webinar on this podcast. Joe and Eric discuss the findings of L2L's report on What is Holding Manufacturing Back in 2024 and how Worthington is using L2L and its Connected Workforce solution to solve the the labor crisis …

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L2L Acquires SwipeGuide - Discussion with the CEO's 28:11

9M ago28:11

28:11

Press Release: In this weeks episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, Eric discusses that L2L has announced the acquisition of Swipe Guide, a move that brings together two powerful technologies to enhance the connected workforce in manufacturing. Eric is joined by, John Devagian, CEO of L2L and Willemijn Schneider, CEO of Swipe Guide. The two C…

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Learn How to Be Better - Scott Springer 39:57

9M ago39:57

39:57

In this weeks episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, Eric welcomes in as guest Scott Springer from Chelwood Consulting. The discussion this week centers on Scott's approach to improvement and leadership in his career as a manufacturing leader. About our guest: Scott is an accomplished Executive Consultant and President of Chelwood Consulting …

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Maureen Fahey - Working With Dr. Shigeo Shingo 34:25

9M ago34:25

34:25

In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast Eric has Maureen Fahey of Productivity talks about her days when JIT and Lean started in the West. Working as a young assistant to Norman Bodek, Maureen tells stories of the days when Dr. Shigeo Shingo would visit the United States and Maureen was there during these visit. Maureen also expounds on…

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The Future of AI in Manufacturing 47:24

11M ago47:24

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In this episode, Eric & Phil welcome into the studio Tyler Whitiker, CTO and Co-founder of L2L, to discuss the future of AI in manufacturing and how companies should be using the technology to solve the labor crisis facing Manufacturing. In recent blog post, Tyler has helped explain how manufacturers should be using technology to free up much neede…

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Food industry COO and VP: Why L2L at Honeyville, Inc? 42:11

12M ago42:11

42:11

In this episode Eric interviews Mike Pierce COO of Honeyville Inc and Co-host and new VP of Information Technology at Honeyville, Inc. Phil Anderson as they discuss why Honeyville has chosen L2L as their Connected Workforce Platform and why Mike has chosen L2L to be his system at four separate companies. l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean…

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James Wells at LNS Research Talks Unified Performance Excellence 37:21

1y ago37:21

37:21

In this weeks episode, Eric, Malcolm and James Wells from LNS Research discuss Unified Performance Excellence. Unified Performance Excellence (UPX), is a modern approach to industrial performance management that integrates advanced digital tools and methodologies into traditional operational improvement processes. This framework seeks to enhance op…

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Mastering Continuous Improvement with Industry 4.0 35:12

1y ago35:12

35:12

In recent years, the manufacturing sector has been swept up in the wave of Industry 4.0, a revolutionary movement that promises to meld physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data. The goal of this movement is to create a more holistic and better-connected process for industrial companies. Indust…

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Special Guest - Kyle Petty Discusses NASCAR History, Employee Motivation and Innovation 52:45

1y ago52:45

52:45

Welcome to a unique edition of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, where your hosts, Eric Whitley and our special guest co-host Malcolm Faulds from L2L, sit down with the legendary Kyle Petty. Today, we're diving into Kyle's extraordinary journey, growing up amidst the royalty of racing. He shares with us tales from the track and highlights from his …

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Interview With Alex Pacheco - Dart Container - The Evolution of Operational Excelence 37:13

1y ago37:13

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You don’t always have to overhaul your processes to improve them. Sometimes, digitizing them is all you need to do. In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Eric and Phil talk to Alex Pacheco, Director of Operational Excellence and Reliability at Dart Container, about the dramatic process improvements he’s seen since implementing L2L. Whether i…

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Digital (Obeya) Teamboards for Tier Meetings 25:08

1y ago25:08

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One of the most inefficiently run activities in a manufacturing facility is the daily tier meeting, a.k.a. the "standup" or "Obeya" meeting. And the culprit? Manual information-sharing processes and a lack of real-time data. In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Phil and Eric introduce L2L's ground-breaking (and time-saving!) new module: Tea…

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What Is a Data Sandwich? 27:57

1+ y ago27:57

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In this episode of The Manufacturing Stream, Eric and Phil kick off 2024 with some exciting event announcements from L2L and a topic that’s never been more relevant to manufacturers: Uniting departments around a shared view of factory data. If job-critical information is locked away in systems like ERP, MES, SCADA, and PLC, shop floor employees — a…

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The Connected Workforce - Discussing the LNS IX Event With L2L VP of Marketing - Malcolm Faulds 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

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In this week’s episode, Malcolm Faulds, VP of Marketing at L2L (and Eric’s boss), sits down with Eric and Phil to share his learnings from LNS Research’s Industrial Transformation (IX) Event. From the emergence of digital manufacturing teams to navigating the manufacturing labor crisis, Malcolm discusses important highlights from the event as well …

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Bonus Episode: Alaska 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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In this special bonus episode of The Manufacturing Stream (emphasis on Stream in this episode), Eric, Phil, and a special guest devote an entire episode to their experience fly fishing for Silver Coho salmon in Cordova, Alaska. Enjoy! l2l.com Youtube: @leading2lean l2l.com Youtube: @leading2leanBy Eric Whitley and Phil Anderson

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L2L's Roots Are In Improvement - Where Connected Workforce Software Began 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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When we say “L2L was made for manufacturers, by manufacturers,” we mean it literally. L2L was born on the shop floors of our now-customer, Autoliv, where Eric, Phil, and this episode’s special guest Mark Jenkins put their heads together to figure out a better way to track operational availability (OA). That’s right — we’re taking you through a brie…

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Owens Corning Digital TPM Journey 55:29

1+ y ago55:29

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We’ve discussed the importance of digitizing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on this podcast. Now, we’re excited to share a real-world example of this digital TPM in action! In this special episode recorded for a Plant Services webcast, Mike Brewster of Owens Corning joins Eric Whitley to talk about Owens Corning’s transformation with L2L’s conn…

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Discussing ERP Integration for the Connected Worker 27:17

2y ago27:17

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Software integration is a challenging but critical step in implementing new software. This is especially true when introducing connected worker platforms in your manufacturing facility. In this week’s episode, Justin Skaggs from Worthington Industries and L2L’s own Corey Olsen join Eric and Phil to discuss the importance of integrating connected wo…

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"Easiest Software Implementation Ever" How Does L2L Do it? 16:06

2y ago16:06

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So you purchased L2L. Now what? Typically, implementing digital factory software takes time, attention to detail, and a whole lot of patience. But did you know that L2L can be stood up in a matter of weeks instead of months? In this special episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, Eric interviews L2L’s own Jon Richardson on how quick and simple…

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Changing Culture and Improving Processes in the Building Materials Industry 41:40

2y ago41:40

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Digital transformation shapes your company culture as much as it shapes your technology. This week, we’re excited to discuss tech-driven cultural change with special guest Keith Holliman, Plant Manager at JELD-WEN! A veteran of the building materials manufacturing space, Keith shares how his plant shifted from relying on traditional, manual process…

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Teaching a New Generation of Manufacturing Workers - Special Guest - Jim Morris 37:54

2y ago37:54

37:54

The manufacturing labor shortage is far from over. With a new generation of workers entering the shop floor, how can manufacturing leaders improve employee retention? In this episode, Eric, Phil, and Jim Morris discuss the challenges of helping younger employees adapt and thrive in a manufacturing environment and why culture trumps strategy when it…

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is Going Digital 35:24

2y ago35:24

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Total productive maintenance (TPM) is a concept that’s been around for a long time, but it’s recently gotten some buzz as more manufacturers are digitizing their plants. In this episode, Eric and Phil discuss why TPM is going digital and how connected worker platforms like L2L are shaping this technological shift. New features like digital abnormal…

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Interviews and Client Testimonials from the 2023 Connected Workforce Summit 48:19

2y ago48:19

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There’s no sweeter music to our ears than positive customer testimonials. On this week’s episode of The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, we’re excited to share some highlights from Eric’s customer interviews at the Connected Workforce Summit 2023. Hear how customers like Westinghouse, Sonoco, and Worthington Industries have incorporated L2L’s connecte…

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Digital Standard Work - Still Relevant After All These Years 34:51

2y ago34:51

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Manufacturing technology is ever-evolving, but some principles must remain evergreen. Standard work, for instance, is a foundational element of lean manufacturing that will always have a place on the shop floor. In this week’s episode, Eric and Phil discuss the importance of standard work in manufacturing facilities. No matter how “smart” your fact…

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3 Reasons to Kill the 60 Minute Meeting - Author Jamie Flinchbaugh 47:43

2y ago47:43

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Manufacturers are good at applying lean principles to maintenance, production, and even supply chain management. But not so much when it comes to meetings. In this week’s episode, Eric and Phil sit down with special guest and author Jamie Flinchbaugh to discuss his recent Forbes article, “3 Reasons to Kill the 60 Minute Meeting.” If you think you a…

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The Importance of the Manufacturing Connected Frontline Worker 36:53

2y ago36:53

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In this episode, Eric and Phil sit down with Jake Hall, the “Manufacturing Millennial,” to talk about the concept of the connected worker and important manufacturing trends to watch in 2023. Jake, whose manufacturing experience spans 17 years, shares some key benefits of the connected manufacturing workforce, including process visibility, seamless …

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Sunglasses, Shout-Outs, and Lessons From YOUTUBE! 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

Got a problem? YouTube probably has a solution. From changing your air filters to replacing a passenger side mirror on a 2018 Toyota Tundra (Eric, we’re looking at you), today’s video platforms are chock-full of step-by-step DIY instructions for solving everyday problems. In this week’s episode, Eric shares how he potentially saved hundreds of doll…

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Your Big Industrial Software Is Failing - Also, Special Guest: Allison Kuhn from LNS Research 36:58

2y ago36:58

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In this weeks podcast Eric interviews Allison Kuhn from LNS Research where they talk about the future of work, digital transformation and the problems manufacturing is facing to day finding and recruiting new workers. We learn Allisons perspective on where manufacturing is headed and what we need to do in order to solve the problems of the day. Som…

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Digital Transformation in NASCAR - Interview With Larry McReynolds 37:31

2y ago37:31

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In this weeks podcast, Eric & Phil have a in-depth discussion with FOXSPORTS NASCAR Analyst and 2 time Daytona 500 Winning Crew Chief - Larry McReynolds. NASCAR has changed and evolved much like manufacturing when it comes to the implementation of Digital Transformation. This weeks discussion centers on the use of these technologies in NASCAR and h…

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5 Manufacturing Industry Trends To Watch in 2023 33:32

2y ago33:32

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In this weeks Manufacturing Stream Podcast Eric Whitley and Phil Anderson review a 2023 report by Deliotte that talks about industry trends to watch for in 2023. The topics range from investing in advance technologies to managing talent and investing in Smart Manufacturing. The podcast also introduces a new feature to highlight new manufacturing be…

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Managing Digital Transformation: It Still Is About Leadership! 21:19

2+ y ago21:19

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In this episode Phil and Eric along with special guest Cara Winter discuss the ever important role of frontline leadership in a manufacturing plant. This includes leading the digital transformation process. The discussion dives deep into how frontline Supervisors can help lead the digital transformation efforts on the shop-floor. Phil, Cara and Eri…

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: AI - The Next Big Leap? 27:50

2+ y ago27:50

27:50

Eric and Phil invite special guest Cyrus Shaoul, CEO of leela.ai where the three discuss the new tech found in leele.ai time motion study tool. We learn how leela.ai captures motion on the shop floor and measures that motion through the tool. The discussion also covers where Cyrus believes AI is headed in the future and how it will be applied to ma…

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Do Things That Truly Move the Needle 36:25

2+ y ago36:25

36:25

Special guest Priya Rao, Sr. Director - Information Technologies and PMO at Worthington Industries. Priya was a key principal in launching Digital Transformation at Worthington. Todays discussion talk about what is needed from IT to help with this process, what type of team needs to be established to ensure success as Digital Transformation is impl…

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Start With the Connected Worker 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

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In this episode, in studio guest Danny Jackson, Digital Transformation Director at Autoliv talks about the importance of the Connected Worker. The Manufacturing Stream podcast coins a brand new word to describe the crazy world of Digital Transformation in manufacturing "Digitalificationtransformatization" You gotta hear the explanation of this one.…

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The Pitfalls of Inflexible Software 33:08

2+ y ago33:08

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In this episode Eric & Phil discuss why large, expensive, and inflexible business softwares are hurting your companies opportunity to improve. Because inflexible software dictates internal processes, a companies competitive advantage is lost to any other company that has the same inflexible software. The episode also briefly discusses Japans govern…

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