

Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast
Devin Bodony and Uriel Eisen
"Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast" is a weekly show where business owners share their journey implementing continuous improvement. Explore Lean Mfg, TPS, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, JIT, Kanban, and more. Gain inspiration, practical advice and join the hosts on their journey of discovery and learning. Experience the benefits of continuous improvement and lean transformation for your business.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 32min
Episode 127. Do what you've done, Get what you've got
Delve into the world of continuous improvement! The hosts discuss adapting workflows to enhance performance and minimize mistakes. Gain insights into managing tools and inventory while chuckling at humorous anecdotes. Discover innovations in material tracking with new database tools to reduce production times. Explore strategic language that boosts social media engagement. Plus, learn about effective material handling, recycling benefits, and how QR codes can revolutionize inventory management. Tune in for practical tips and entertaining discussions!

Sep 18, 2024 • 51min
Episode 126. Comprehension vs Control
Delve into the balance between certainty and uncertainty in leadership, emphasizing the power of inquiry. Discover insights from the IMTS event, showcasing the value of networking and the complexities of automation. Explore distinguishing comprehension from management, and learn about maximizing efficiency through strategic robotics. Hear about effective tool management practices and the importance of preparing for robotic integration. Finally, uncover how lean practices and technology like QR codes can enhance workflow visibility in manufacturing.

Sep 11, 2024 • 42min
Episode 125. Make your workplace into a showcase
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Sep 5, 2024 • 37min
Episode 124. Is Lean a Team Sport
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- To what extent should "fun" be considered in the workplace?
- Talking without any actions taken is maybe a waste of time.
- Concentrated benefit with deffused costs
- Paint reject thown in trash
- Acrual accounting and Kanban
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Aug 28, 2024 • 29min
Episode 123. If you have time for Improvement, then you might be dead
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Added indicator lights to the M300
- Cord pouch
- Airtable view for work orders that require a vendor response
- Using Ai to map value chains which gives us control while keeping the feedback of kanban
- Through spindle coolant for the Mill
- Broken probe tip
- Full 5 axis
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Aug 21, 2024 • 35min
Episode 122. - When solving problems, dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves.
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- SOP's
- Kamishibai boards in the shop and the classroom
- Building systems that work for people
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Aug 14, 2024 • 35min
Episode 121. The inconspicuous standard worksheet
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- E-tape to differentiate urgency
- Organizing cables
- New computer
- Writing a white paper for pull vs push
- Arda in the tool cabinet
- Tray for moving parts up and down the stairs
- Kamishibai board
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Aug 7, 2024 • 44min
Episode 120. Lean paradox. Hold more of the right inventory to hold less overall inventory
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Production leveling
- Muda, Mura, Muri are all different and important
- Kanban and pull
- Kamishibai boards
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Jul 31, 2024 • 41min
Episode 119. What's 1/2 of 1/2 of 1/2 of 1/2?
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Tons of M300 improvements
- New Webbing chutes
- Andon lights
- Moving the assembly jig
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 118. Do you believe in silver bullets?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- The systems that we've built would have been invisible to us
- ERP's are hyperbolic as they try to deliver a perfect plan
- Disruptions are brutal
- A week of improving non-value-add processes
- Reducing noise
Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI
And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!
If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg
If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com


