Don’t Let AI Do Your Thinking | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E154

Don’t Let AI Do Your Thinking | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E154

July 6, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 154

About this episode

Jay and Andrew discuss the importance of treating vendors as partners, the evolution of their morning meetings, and the role of AI in manufacturing.

This week, Jay and Andrew treating vendors like partners, and why that pays off. They also dive into the evolution of their daily morning meetings, sharing how they’re constantly tweaking the format to make those few minutes more meaningful for their teams. Finally, they tackle AI in manufacturing. Where does it actually save time? Where does it make people worse at thinking? And how do you use it as a tool without letting it become a crutch?

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