The Allied Advisors Podcast

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Justin Goethe

7 episodes

2 days ago

Episode Summary In this episode of The Allied Advisors Podcast, I sit down with Chad Bareither, Founder and Principal of Bareither Consulting Group and author of The Improve Less Improvement System. Chad and I dive deep into what it really takes for mid-market manufacturers to transform their operations — not through tools or slogans, but by leading with principles, discipline, and culture. Chad shares how his background in the U.S. Army introduced him to process improvement and how that foun...

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Episodes (7/7)

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Transforming Mid-Market Manufacturing: From Lean Principles to Lasting Change with Chad Bareither

3 days ago

47 minutes

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Leading Through Transformation: Lessons from the Top with Mr. Winfried Rockensteiner

Episode Overview In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Winfried Rockensteiner, Global Vice President of Logistics for Bosch Powertrain Solutions, to discuss what it takes to lead large-scale transformations in manufacturing. With more than three decades of experience at Bosch, Mr. Rockensteiner shares valuable lessons from guiding global logistics and supply chain operations through digitalization, electrification, and organizational change. While Bosch operates on a global scale, the principl...

2 weeks ago

46 minutes

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Practical AI for Manufacturers with Larry Collett

AI isn’t here to replace your team—it’s here to amplify them. In this episode, Justin Goethe sits down with Larry Collett, founder of Larry Collett Consulting Group and Automation Captain, to cut through the hype and show how mid-market manufacturers can get real value from AI right now. Larry shares how to start small by automating repetitive, rules-based workflows—like order admin or reporting—while keeping a human in the loop for oversight. He explains why process clarity is more importan...

1 month ago

1 hour

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Leading with Lean: Building Focused, Accountable Teams with Meg Lanza

In this episode of The Allied Advisors Podcast, Justin Goethe sits down with Meg Lanza, Head of Technology at BSH, to explore what it really takes to lead teams through continuous improvement. Drawing from her 20+ years at Bosch and now in home appliances, Meg shares practical insights on: How leaders can align projects with customer needs and strategyWhy accountability and follow-up are non-negotiable for sustaining progressBalancing day-to-day operations with improvement work without burnin...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with Blair Dorneanu

In this episode of The Allied Advisors Podcast, I sit down with Blair Dorneanu to explore the challenges mid-market manufacturers face when trying to build a culture rooted in standards and continuous improvement. Blair shares her approach to lean conversion training, why cultural buy-in is just as important as process tools, and the key actions leaders must take to make their lean initiatives truly stick. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-dorneanu-35b58943/ Email Blair.Dorneanu@scra...

1 month ago

36 minutes

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Storing Smarter: How UNEX Boosts Efficiency, Ergonomics, and Productivity

In this episode of The Allied Advisors Podcast, I sit down with Vincent Nelson, Sales Executive at UNEX Manufacturing, to explore how smart storage solutions transform the way manufacturers handle material. Vincent shares how UNEX products not only maximize storage efficiency but also present materials in ways that improve ergonomics, reduce strain, and enhance overall associate productivity. If you’re looking for practical strategies to streamline your warehouse operations while supporting t...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Allied Advisors Podcast

Lean Thinking in Global Supply Chains: Chris Mennona on Planning Smarter & Navigating Tariffs

In this episode of The Allied Advisors Podcast, Chris Mennona, Global Supply Chain Manager for AESC, shares how he applies lean principles to optimize supply chain planning on a global scale. Chris also offers his perspective on the current tariff landscape and how manufacturers can adapt to stay competitive. Whether you’re managing a complex supply chain or looking for ways to reduce risk and waste, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can put to work right away. LinkedI...

2 months ago

30 minutes