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Bryan Sapot
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CMMSradio
Analytics, Data Monitoring, Maintenance, and Beyond with Bryan Sapot of Mingo Smart Factory
In 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...
2024-12-10
38 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Technology Adoption w/ Jason Guss
On 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...
2021-06-22
29 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Hiring and Retaining in Manufacturing w/ David Klotz
Hiring 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...
2021-06-15
38 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Building a Competitive Advantage w/ Allison Greco
Too 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 v...
2021-05-25
26 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Planning for Continuous Improvement w/ Allison Greco
Join 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...
2021-05-18
25 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Developing 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...
2021-05-11
33 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Achieving 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...
2021-05-04
30 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Marketing w/ Trevor Crotts
Creating 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...
2021-04-27
46 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Demystifing Kata w/ Jesse DePriest
How 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...
2021-04-20
34 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
The Difference Between Data and Information w/ Jesse DePriest
How 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...
2021-04-13
21 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Fundamentals for Productivity Monitoring w/ Dick Willis
When 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...
2021-03-30
56 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Getting 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...
2021-03-09
23 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 and Stewardship w/ John Broadbent
Industry 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...
2021-03-02
24 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Healthy Maintenance Culture w/ Stuart Fergusson: Part 2
Part 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? ...
2021-02-23
26 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Healthy Maintenance Culture w/ Stuart Fergusson: Part 1
What 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...
2021-02-16
24 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
What Makes a Great Leader w/ Mike Leigh: Part 2
In 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."
2021-02-09
28 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
What Makes a Great Leader w/ Mike Leigh: Part 1
Mike 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...
2021-02-02
23 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
The Foundations of Lean w/ Nick Hinman
As 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...
2021-01-26
51 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Workforce Development w/ Tony Spielberg
As 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...
2021-01-12
51 min
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Zen and the Art of Manufacturing
Create 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...
2020-11-06
01 min
Maintenance Mavericks Podcast
S2:E17 Data-Driven Approaches in Manufacturing with Bryan Sapot
In 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! Connect with us! https://www.onupkeep.com https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
2020-10-07
16 min
Rooted in Reliability: The Plant Performance Podcast
156 Manufacturing Analytics with Bryan Sapot
Manufacturing 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. When you take unstructured data, analyze it, and then turn it into meaningful information to improve manufacturing, it can be called manufacturing analytics. You can use it to make your reliability processes better or you can use it for performance...
2019-05-07
00 min
Manufacturing Talk Radio
100% 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. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com ...
2018-09-25
32 min
The Scott Show
In a factory, data is more valuable than the actual product
SensrTrx 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.
2018-08-03
20 min
Leaders in Business & Marketing
Bryan Sapot - SensrTrx - Leaders in Business & Marketing Episode 2
Bryan 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
2017-01-31
40 min