Chain Reaction Podcast
The Chain Reaction Podcast is sponsored by the Business Innovation and Lean Center, a part of Ferris State University’s College of Business.
Students interview guests throughout each semester/season about their professional experiences with respect to anything and everything related to business and lean topics.
You can find more information about the Business Innovation and Lean Center at https://www.ferris.edu/business/business-innovation-lean-center/homepage.htm.
Contact us if you want to be a part of our podcast as a guest at: https://ferrisstateuniversity-nezno.formstack.com/forms/bilc_time_donation.
Episodes
9 episodes
Lean Specialist, Cliff Cuttorp, Shares Real-World Experiences With Lean Six Sigma
In this episode, join Alexis Stump, Bennett Halle, and Braeden Childress as we sit down with Cliff Suttorp to dive into his firsthand experiences with Lean Six Sigma. Through engaging conversations and insightful discussions, learn about the pr...
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13:43
Beth Crowley, President and CEO, Shares Her Extensive Journey With Lean
Beth Crowley, President and CEO of Crowley Group, shares her substantial history with Lean and provides tips for young professionals entering the workforce.
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17:59
When the Finance World Meets Lean, The Chelsea Whiteside Interview
Chelsea shares her journey from being in a corporate role to being the plant manager of one the most successful furniture companies globally. She explains how her everyday life and personality helped her make the jump, and why lean comes easy t...
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19:07
From Overseas To Sebright: The Emir Avdic Interview
Emir Avdic is the COO of Sebright Products. Emir was born in Bosnia and holds a B.S. in business administration, International Business from Grand Valley State University and an MBA from Western Michigan University. He has helped oversee ...
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Episode 4
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23:07
Get to Know Us: Podcast Team B
The team sits down with one another to introduce themselves and reflect over their experience with the Business Innovation Lean Center.
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Episode 3
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21:09
Get to Know the Students Behind Podcast Team A!
This episode introduces the students behind Podcast Team A. They tell us their backgrounds, their career interests, and why they chose to be a part of the podcast team!
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11:11
Michigan College of Optometry Partners Share Business Impact Through Student Teams
This episode contains three guests, all of which have been partners for student experiential projects! They provide insight into how valuable these projects have been for them, and give advice for incoming partners.
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12:12
Seasoned Professional and General Mills Manager: Joe Van Culin Explains His Path to Success
General Mills Assistant Operation/Logistics Manager and Ferris State alumnus, Joe Van Culin, tells us about his professional and academic journey and how we was able to find success in the supply chain industry.
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Episode 2
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9:00
30+ Years of Successful Supply Chain Experience: Kurt Knoth Gives us Insight Into How to Flourish in the Workplace
In this episode, we hear from esteemed supply chain professional and Ferris State University alumnus, Kurt Knoth! He talks about how his FSU education helped him find success in the supply chain industry, and even gives tips for students lookin...
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Episode 1
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