When Your Shop Fix Doesn't Solve the Problem | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E144

About this episode

Jay and Andrew discuss applying work systems and efficiency principles in both the shop and at home after returning to work.

Jay and Andrew start by talking about getting back into work after time away, which leads into a broader discussion about applying work systems and efficiency principles in both the shop and at home. They cover a range of topics including garage organization, equipment decisions, troubleshooting production issues, trade shows, business growth, tools, taxes, and the use of AI, and more.

Topics covered

• work systems
• efficiency principles
• garage organization
• equipment decisions
• troubleshooting
• business growth
• AI

Keywords

• work systems
• efficiency
• garage organization
• production issues
• business growth
• AI
• tools
• taxes

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