Can AI Learn to be Lean with Chad Bareither

About this episode

In this episode, Jonathan Green and Chad Bareither explore the intersection of AI and lean operations.

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of AI and lean operations with our special guest, Chad Bareither, founder of Bareither Group and expert in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and lean thinking. Chad brings a grounded, real-world perspective from years of working with manufacturing and utility companies. Together, he and Jonathan unpack a critical question for modern businesses: Is AI actual...

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Green

Guest: Chad Bareither

Topics covered

• AI
• lean operations
• operational excellence
• continuous improvement
• manufacturing

Keywords

• AI tools
• lean thinking
• business operations

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Products: AI, lean operations

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