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Zen and the Art of ManufacturingTransformational LeadershipIn this episode, Bryan Sapot and special guest Dr. Paul Snowdon delve into the art of creating transformational shifts within teams. Discover strategies to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Bryan and Paul share their experiences and insights on overcoming challenges and unlocking the full potential of your team. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a culture of growth and adaptability that propels your team to new heights.Follow Dr. Paul Snowdon on LinkedInFollow Bryan Sapot on LinkedInWorking Theory WebsiteOriginally recorded July 2025Learn...
2025-08-0646 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingMastering Lean ManagementIn this episode of the Zen and the Art of Manufacturing podcast, Bryan Sapot and Jesse DePriest discuss the principles of Lean Management and the OpEx management strategy. They explore the importance of leadership, daily management systems, and the role of data in improving processes. Jesse shares insights on the continuous improvement kata problem-solving method and emphasizes the need for clear expectations and standards in leadership development. Lean principles can be applied across various industries to foster continuous improvement and effective management.Follow Jessie DePriest on LinkedInFollow Bryan Sapot on LinkedIn
2025-07-0250 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingNavigating Digital Transformation in ManufacturingBryan Sapot and John Broadbent discuss the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector, particularly focusing on digital transformation, the impact of aging equipment, and the importance of data-driven decision-making. They explore the resistance to adopting new technologies, the necessity of continuous improvement, and how a strong manufacturing culture can lead to significant operational efficiencies. Organizations need to invest wisely in equipment and to leverage data for better decision-making and process optimization.Follow John Broadbent on LinkedInFollow Bryan Sapot on LinkedInOriginally recorded August 2024. ...
2025-06-0445 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingBuilding Trust in Technology Adoption w/ Tony KaczmarekIn this episode, Bryan Sapot and Tony Kaczmarek discuss the current state of manufacturing technology, focusing on the challenges of data collection, automation, and the importance of building trust within the industry. They explore the role of government programs in facilitating technology adoption, the need for visibility and communication on the factory floor, and strategies for engaging operators to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The discussion emphasizes the urgency for manufacturers to embrace technology to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. A proactive approach is required for technology integration, focusing on small wins to build momentum and...
2025-05-0744 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingNavigating Tariffs with Lean Principles w/ JT BadianiIn this episode, Bryan Sapot interviews JT Badiani, President of Focused Improvement, discussing the impact of tariffs on manufacturing and the importance of lean principles and data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency. They explore how AI can be leveraged in manufacturing processes, particularly in order management and production optimization. The conversation emphasizes the significance of identifying bottlenecks, implementing visual management, and the evolving role of consulting in the age of AI. Practical steps for continuous improvement and the value of value stream mapping are also highlighted, along with methods for tracking and measuring improvements in manufacturing operations.Follow JT Badiani...
2025-04-2343 min
CMMSradioAnalytics, Data Monitoring, Maintenance, and Beyond with Bryan Sapot of Mingo Smart FactoryIn this episode of CMMSradio, Bryan Sapot of Mingo Smart Factory discusses the importance of production monitoring systems in manufacturing. Mingo offers a comprehensive solution that includes sensors, data collection, and analytics, providing real-time visibility into factory productivity, reducing downtime, unlocking capacity, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Bryan talks about his journey into the industry and the creation of Mingo Smart Factory, which is CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) agnostic, meaning it can integrate with any CMMS. He explains the value of using Mingo alongside a CMMS to enhance operational efficiency. The conversation also covers automated...
2024-12-1038 min
The Manufacturing IT PodcastPodcast episode with Bryan Sapot - CEO, Mingo Smart Factory, and Daniel LangleyIn this episode I speak with Bryan Sapot - CEO, Mingo Smart Factory.
Bryan Sapot is the founder and CEO of Mingo Smart Factory, a leading provider of production monitoring and manufacturing analytic solutions. With over 25 years of manufacturing tech experience, Bryan has become a prominent voice on harnessing data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. His passion for lean manufacturing principles has made him a sought-after speaker on optimizing plant performance. Bryan’s unique blend of technical savvy inspires manufacturers to capitalize on Industry 4.0 capabilities.
About Mingo Sm...
2024-08-1534 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingTechnology Adoption w/ Jason GussOn this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, we take a deep dive into embracing and adopting new technologies in manufacturing. Bryan is joined by Jason Guss, CEO and Co-founder of Iterate Labs, a wearable tech and computer vision company designed to increase safety and production in the factory in real-time.
As many of us know, the adoption of new technologies is difficult in any industry, let alone manufacturing. Jason gives us insight into getting employees to buy in, reducing turnover, developing people, and increasing safety. He explains how technology can not only digitize the...
2021-06-2229 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingHiring and Retaining in Manufacturing w/ David KlotzHiring is a hot topic right now. There are many, many manufacturing jobs available, but manufacturers have are having difficulty filling the openings. David Klotz, President of Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) joins us this week to discuss hiring and retaining skilled employees.
With over 850 members in the PMA, David is in a unique position, close to the action. His experience provides a point of view unlike any other.
“Finding talent is very hard. It’s an interesting market, and you have to find creative ways to find talent. We’ve seen customers offering signing bonuses, referr...
2021-06-1538 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingBuilding a Competitive Advantage w/ Allison GrecoToo many companies focus on the wrong metrics. Instead, if they were focusing on increasing engagement and reducing turnover, other results like cost savings and increased profits would follow. Allison Greco joins us once more for a discussion on continuous improvement, the importance of soft skills, and how that helps build a competitive advantage.
It’s all about picking the right metric to drive results she explains.
So, why isn’t everyone doing this? Well, according to Allison, there are 3 very important factors:
A leader focused on improvement needs to exist
The willingness to ventu...
2021-05-2526 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingPlanning for Continuous Improvement w/ Allison GrecoJoin us as we dive into the world of continuous improvement. But, instead of a focus on tools, we focus on the why. “We have to be very good at persuading people so we focus a lot on the why.”
Why are we making a change?
Why now?
What’s in it for me?
Allison Greco is a continuous improvement guru, having worked for the railroad, various government roles, oil and gas, and now has founded and leads a continuous improvement organization, Continuous Improvement International.
“It starts with building a relationship with them before you actually...
2021-05-1825 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingDeveloping Effective Processes w/ Paul Dunlop“If we focus on the right things, develop the right habits, give things the right focus, then the results will take care of themselves.”
Paul Dunlop joins us for a second time to drill down into lean processes, measurements, effective communication, and daily production metrics.
Most manufacturers are too heavily focused on the outcome. Instead, focus on the process and measurements that contribute to that outcome. With that, communication and great culture follow.
Join Bryan and Paul as they dive into making processes work for you, understanding what to measure, structuring daily production meet...
2021-05-1133 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingAchieving Lean Success w/ Paul Dunlop"A process is a process, no matter the industry. Most organizations can apply Lean principles and Lean thinking." Paul Dunlop, Founder of Dunlop Consultants and a world-renowned Lean expert, joins us on this week's episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing to discuss all things, you guessed it, lean!
Most industries are more receptive to "dipping their toe in the water" and using Lean principles to improve workflow, but often, these initiatives fail. Paul explains why and what needs to be done to make these initiatives successful.
Join Bryan Sapot, CEO of SensrTrx, and P...
2021-05-0430 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingManufacturing Marketing w/ Trevor CrottsCreating a successful brand is difficult, yet Trevor Crotts, Founder and President of BuddyBrands and CEO of Compel Commerce, has figured out the winning formula. Trevor joins us on this week's episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing to talk about all things manufacturing marketing.
Learn why his first trade show after founding Buddy Brands was a disaster yet it led to key insights. Discover how the brand yet again pivoted after lackluster sales, creating an opportunity in eCommerce that would prove to be the key to success.
Trevor walks listeners through effective eCommerce sa...
2021-04-2746 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingDemystifing Kata w/ Jesse DePriestHow do you define what excellence is in an organization? Jesse DePriest, a Lean Transformation Coach and Director of Operational Excellence at First National Bank of Omaha, joins us once more to explore defining, measuring, and solving challenges. He demystifies and pushes aside all of the well-known terminology for a straightforward look at what it takes to continuously improve, no gimmicks.
"That's magic. We're creating that environment where people are asking for help to solve these obstacles. Now we've got an environment for learning ripe for process improvement." Tune in to learn more about simple process improvement! ...
2021-04-2034 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingThe Difference Between Data and Information w/ Jesse DePriestHow do you figure out the difference between data and information? What is going to drive change in your organization? Jesse DePriest, a Lean Transformation Coach and Director of Operational Excellence at First National Bank of Omaha, tackles these questions, giving the listener informative and actionable answers.
There is such a thing as too much data that becomes overwhelming and complex, and at the same time, all of the information you use should support the common objective throughout the company.
Join us as Jesse DePriest tackles the problems and questions most manufacturers are all too fa...
2021-04-1321 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingFundamentals for Productivity Monitoring w/ Dick WillisWhen and how should you move to automatic data collection? Dick Willis, Industrial Digitization Leader at Trane Technologies, a skilled veteran in the digitized factory industry, tells us how to structure data collection and reporting, and do it successfully. A solid structure of collecting and reporting data is essential in manufacturing, but data collection is hard. And, it's hard to do it well.
"Show me that you were able to get the right data at the right time in enough time to fix it."
There are quite a few hurdles to getting that structure just ri...
2021-03-3056 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingGetting Started in Industry 4.0 w/ John Broadbent"By doing these things, you will improve across the board." In the second part of John Broadbent's interview with SensrTrx's Founder and CEO, Bryan Sapot, the two discuss getting started with Industry 4.0 and why it doesn't need to be hard or expensive.
According to John, you may need to enact Industry 3.0 first, and that's ok, but at least you're starting somewhere. The concept of a connected, smart manufacturer isn't going anywhere. It's a proven idea. But, if you get on the horse, you're entering the race and working towards that idea.
"We've got a decade...
2021-03-0923 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingIndustry 4.0 and Stewardship w/ John BroadbentIndustry 4.0 has been around for years. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Industry greats like John Broadbent, Founder of Realise Potential, have been exploring the benefits of a new era of manufacturing technology since the early '90s.
Part 1 of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, features Bryan Sapot, SensrTrx CEO and John Broadbent exploring the history of industry 4.0, how it's expanded throughout the years, why there's a certain role essential to executing industry 4.0 initiatives, and tips for implementing it at your own plant.
Don't miss this exceptional episode discussing the past, present, and future of industry 4.0...
2021-03-0224 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingMaintenance Team Communication Essentials w/ Stuart FergussonPart 2 of Stuart's podcast episode dives into the maintenance metrics that you need to care about, getting operators onboard with maintenance goals, daily meetings involving the entire plant, and working together as a team.
"We're all in this together, and how are we going to get back up and running?," Stuart asks. Essentially, the main idea behind the 2nd half of a "Healthy Maintenance Culture" is communication. If a machine goes down, it's affecting both production and maintenance, and as such, what can be done to get that machine back up and running?
Dive into th...
2021-02-2326 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingHealthy Maintenance Culture w/ Stuart FergussonWhat is a healthy maintenance culture? Surprisingly, it doesn't include just maintenance. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, Bryan Sapot sits down with Stuart Fergusson, Director of Solutions Engineering at Fiix Software to talk about measuring the right metrics, involving everyone in the plant with maintenance activities, and listening to your people.
No, not everyone is doing the maintenance, but everyone in the plant should care and understand what is going on. Stuart Fergusson explains how an innovative approach to maintenance is simply, a good culture.
"The first step is the em...
2021-02-1624 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingLeadership Skills w/ Mike LeighIn part 2, we talk about the specific steps needed to become a better leader while simultaneously improving the plant. Learn why listening skills can be the number one influence of exceptional culture, why good leadership needs to start at the top in order to improve culture, and how both of these things can help improve the performance and processes of the company as a whole.
"When a leader can understand that a good idea and improvements can come from anywhere and anybody, that's a great skill because that can take an organization to the next level."
2021-02-0928 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingWhat Makes a Great Leader w/ Mike LeighMike Leigh is the President of OpX Solutions, a performance improvement company that helps manufacturers remove the barriers that prevent them from achieving their goals by developing leaders and improving processes. As such, Mike knows a lot about what makes a good leader.
In this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, Byran Sapot asks Mike, "What makes a good leader in manufacturing?" You'll hear the key qualities of a leader, as well as how those qualities transfer to running a manufacturing plant. Learn how leadership and continuous improvement work hand-in-hand to create a great culture. "L...
2021-02-0223 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingThe Foundations of Lean w/ Nick HinmanAs the VP of Corporate Strategy at Tacony, Nick Hinman's focus is on maximizing the customer experience while ensuring the business continually improves. Over the years, he has become an expert in all things lean, culture, and value.
In this episode of Zen and the Art of Manufacturing, Bryan Sapot and Nick sit down to talk about building the house. What does that mean exactly? Well, to build an exemplary company, you need to start by creating a road map and then begin laying the foundation. Using data to improve, a great culture, transparency, are all things...
2021-01-2651 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingWorkforce Development w/ Tony SpielbergAs the Ambassador of Manufacturing at Cambridge Air, Tony Spielberg builds relationships, guiding business development for the company. With his extensive knowledge and expertise on the subject, Tony sits down with SensrTrx CEO, Bryan Sapot, to talk about workforce development. Why is it important and how do you start?
In his previous role as CEO of BCI Packaging, Tony took a special interest in workforce development because of the unique workforce he managed - adults with disabilities. He was able to transform the organization, learning lessons, and providing guidance along the way.
A couple of...
2021-01-1251 min
Zen and the Art of ManufacturingZen and the Art of ManufacturingCreate calm in the manufacturing environment. Stop the fire fighting. Sound farfetched? It’s not. In this podcast, we’ll talk with manufacturing industry professionals about how they create calm in the plant.
We’re bringing together the manufacturing and continuous improvement communities to spread the knowledge.
Until now, there hasn’t been anything focused on putting the pieces of the puzzle together – people, culture, lean, continuous improvement, theory of constraints, manufacturing, and tech. How do all of these pieces come together to create the optimal manufacturer? This podcast focuses on the intersection of these topics so...
2020-11-0601 min
Maintenance Mavericks PodcastS2:E17 Data-Driven Approaches in Manufacturing with Bryan SapotIn this week's episode of Masterminds in Maintenance, we are excited to have Bryan Sapot, CEO of SensrTrx, on the show! Traditional maintenance and manufacturing are undergoing a huge transition to be more data-driven. Bryan and Ryan discuss this shift towards data and how to get teams on board for this revolution! Listen today!
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2020-10-0716 min
Rooted in Reliability: The Plant Performance Podcast156 Manufacturing Analytics with Bryan SapotManufacturing Analytics with Bryan Sapot Data is the single important thing—whether it’s quality data, failure data or any other kind of data—that helps you make decisions in the best interest if your assets and the organization. You may have set data points but those don’t mean anything unless you know what you are looking for. […]
2019-05-0700 minRooted in Reliability: The Plant Performance Podcast156 Manufacturing Analytics with Bryan SapotManufacturing Analytics with Bryan Sapot Data is the single important thing—whether it’s quality data, failure data or any other kind of data—that helps you make decisions in the best interest if your assets and the organization. You may have set data points but those don’t mean anything unless you know what you are looking for. […]
2019-05-0700 min
Manufacturing Talk Radio100% OEE Can Be Terribly Misleading – Are You Sure You Want It?Bryan Sapot, Director of Sales and CEO of SensrTrx discusses some of the nuances of equipment efficiency based on true availability with Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady. After listening to this show, you may discover hidden pockets of equipment availability than can improve you workflow and output, and learn how to schedule downtime so it has the least impact on your production. The implementation cost of sound OEE software is quickly recovered in just a few months. Listen to this show and get the benefit of true OEE.
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2018-09-2532 min
Issuer PodcastIn a factory, data is more valuable than the actual productSensrTrx CEO Bryan Sapot joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about the data behind the machines and equipment we use. Inside of a factory, the data registered by a machine could be more valuable than the actual product itself.
2018-08-0320 min
Leaders in Business & MarketingBryan Sapot - SensrTrx - Leaders in Business & Marketing Episode 2Bryan Sapot - SensrTrx Bryan Sapot is an Entrepreneur, a leader in the Manufacturing Data industry, Developer and Multiple Awards Recipient currently leading his company SensrTrx and helping manufacturers extract and understand their equipment data through a cloud based platform. Who did we try to reach? Shahid Khan (owner Jacksonville Jaguars & Flex-N-Gate): Leaders in Business & Marketing Podcast Website AcumenStudio.com/LIBM
2017-01-3140 min