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Flexibility vs. Control | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E112

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What’s better: a locked-down, push-button system or total control over every parameter? In this episode, Andrew and Jay wrestle with that question across the shop floor and beyond. They start with Haas’ robotic pallet loader and the limits of locked waypoints, then branch into the bigger design dilemma—do customers really want simplicity, or do they crave flexibility? Along the way they swap stories about return policies that backfired, the surprising psychology of premium pricing, whether renting high-dollar workholding could make sense, and why clear communication matters more than working faster. It’s a conversation about autonomy, design trade-offs, and the real economics of running a modern shop.

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Content provided by Andrew Henry and Jay Pierson, Henry Holsters, and Pierson Workholding. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrew Henry and Jay Pierson, Henry Holsters, and Pierson Workholding or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What’s better: a locked-down, push-button system or total control over every parameter? In this episode, Andrew and Jay wrestle with that question across the shop floor and beyond. They start with Haas’ robotic pallet loader and the limits of locked waypoints, then branch into the bigger design dilemma—do customers really want simplicity, or do they crave flexibility? Along the way they swap stories about return policies that backfired, the surprising psychology of premium pricing, whether renting high-dollar workholding could make sense, and why clear communication matters more than working faster. It’s a conversation about autonomy, design trade-offs, and the real economics of running a modern shop.

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