5 Minutes Manufacturing
Welcome to 5 Minutes Manufacturing by SmarterChains. Here we take a value-first approach to manufacturing operations. Unlocking hidden value in operations is the best and fastest way to improve profitability, efficiency, and productivity. Several manufacturing leaders and industry experts will share their expertise and novel approaches worldwide to face the complex challenges that the industry faces today.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Future of Manufacturing Careers and How to Prepare
What does the future hold for careers in manufacturing and supply chain? The answer lies in a fundamental shift that transforms operational roles from task execution into strategic enablers of enterprise value.Manufacturing roles ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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4:33
How Should Education Evolve to Address The Talent Crisis in Manufacturing?
In today’s manufacturing sector, we face a talent crisis that goes beyond a labor shortage. As the industry accelerates toward digitalization, a widening gap has emerged between the skills our teams possess and the capabilities our operations d...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5:37
How Manufacturing Leaders Can Build High-Performing Teams in a Digital World
In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, the pressures of digitization, automation, and workforce transformation are more intense than ever. Yet amidst the swirl of change, one thing remains constant: the importance of high-performi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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4:58
How Manufacturing Leaders Can Use Perseverance to Motivate Their Teams
Have you ever noticed that in manufacturing—just like in sports or business—everyone wants to be on the winning side? No one starts their shift thinking, “I hope I make a mistake today.” People want to contribute. They want to succeed....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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3:27
How Manufacturing Leaders Create a Productive, Engaging Workplace with Trust and Learning
In manufacturing, delegation isn’t just a handoff; it’s about creating a system where your team has the clarity, trust, and space to lead effectively—even under pressure.Trust and consistency empower your teams to make better decisi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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4:38
How Small Operations Can Build a Competitive Advantage Against Larger Competitors in Manufacturing
In the manufacturing world, it’s common for smaller operations to question whether they can achieve the same level of success as the big players. With fewer resources and smaller-scale capabilities, this doubt is understandable. However, the re...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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2:49
How Leaders Can Effectively Build Trust and Develop Their Teams to Reach Their Full Potential
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, leadership isn’t just about hitting production targets—it’s about getting the best out of your team on the plant floor and helping them grow. Whether you're managing a factory, leading operations...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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4:58
What is the concept of loss in manufacturing?
In conversations about operational excellence, a question that often arises is: What is a loss? It’s an insightful question, as the concept of loss is also an opportunity. Often referred to as waste, the term underscores a reality: up ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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6:24
How Has Loss Analysis Evolved in Manufacturing?
Loss analysis has evolved from being a leader-led task to involving everyone in the organization. With digital tools, raw data transforms into actionable insights that drive sustainable value creation. Scientific methods now enable adaptive ope...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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6:55
Unveiling Hidden Losses: A New Approach to Operational Excellence in Manufacturing
Manufacturing leaders often ask: What is a loss, really? On the surface, it seems simple: A loss is the gap between your current state and where you could be in an ideal world.This definition makes sense, but the challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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3:46
Why is operational excellence fundamental in manufacturing operations?
In manufacturing and supply chain management, operational excellence forms the backbone of every process. This commitment to consistency builds reliability and forms the base of sustainable operations. However, maintaining consistency ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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2:43
Why Does Manufacturing Lag in Technology Adoption?
In the latest episode of the Smarterchains podcast, we reveal the uncomfortable truth: the industry's approach has been stuck in "learning mode." We talk endlessly about new platforms, automation, and data, but we’re often trapped ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:33
Why Manufacturers Fail to Adopt Technologies at Scale?
For this next series of episodes, we will shift towards one of the main misconceptions we have seen in the sector: incorporating new technologies in my factory will solve all the problems. With so many innovative solutions availabl...
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3:15
How To Attract Top Talent In Manufacturing
Former Vice President of Manufacturing at Procter & Gamble, Gustavo Lopez-Ghory, presents a fresh perspective on how to engage younger generations with the manufacturing sector. To address the talent crisis, he encourages manufacturing lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:04
Why Manufacturing Fails To Attract Top Talent And What Can We Do About It
How can manufacturing be more attractive for the workforce? In this episode, ex VP of Manufacturing at Procter & Gamble and industry expert Gustavo Lopez Ghory, shares his insights to address the workforce gap in the manufacturing sector. &...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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7:53