Register for our online event - Embracing the Digital Future: Transformation in Manufacturing. Live on 12th September 2023

👉 resources.red-fern.co.uk/webinar

Our returning guest this week is Russell Watkins. He is influencing and redesigning the manufacturing landscape. Russell is the co-founder of Sempai and is a leading figure in Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System principles. With his rich expertise, Russell has been driving forward a multitude of businesses, from those with a £1m turnover to those with a £6bn turnover, over the last 17 years. From shopfloors in Europe to boardrooms in Asia, Russell's transformative work has touched four continents, upskilling more than a thousand people and enabling over a hundred businesses to thrive. Whether it’s consulting for a Toyota Group company, creating the JCB Production System, or establishing Lean Academies for billion-pound global manufacturing businesses, Russell's impact has been far-reaching.

We discuss:

• The PR problem in manufacturing, including public perception and misconceptions about the industry
• The challenge of attracting and retaining talent in manufacturing, particularly with younger generations
• The challenges and advantages for smaller manufacturers in lean implementation
• The importance of human decision-making in the face of advancing AI technology

The link to our previous conversation with Russel 👇 https://manufacturing.red-fern.co.uk/podcasts/lean-lessons-on-manufacturing