Foundations for Effective Change Management
From Made To Grow: The SME Manufacturing Podcast by Flowlens MRP Software
March 19, 2025 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of change management in manufacturing and offers expert tips for successful implementation.
Change management is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing and business transformation. Many organisations struggle to implement new systems or processes effectively—not because the technology doesn’t work or the cost is too high, but because people instinctively resist change. In this episode of Made to Grow , we explore why change management programmes often fail and offer some expert tips on how to set your business up for success from the start. If you’ve ever tried to change the way your business does things, whether that’s a new piece of equipment, a new process or new software and watched with dread as people reverted to their old ways, this episode is for you. Introducing Our Guest: Angela Fumpson Angela Fumpson is the founder of White Tiger, a specialist consultancy in quality management, leadership, and business transformation. With a background in mechanical engineering and over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, Angela helps businesses streamline processes, improve efficiency, and successfully implement change. She has worked with organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to large manufacturers, ensuring that change doesn’t just…
People in this episode
Host: Flowlens MRP Software
Guest: Angela Fumpson
Topics covered
- change management
- business transformation
- leadership buy-in
- process mapping
- system rollouts
- efficiency improvement
Keywords
- change management
- business transformation
- leadership
- process mapping
- efficiency
- system rollout
- resistance to change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: White Tiger
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