We’re excited to share Episode 12, featuring Scott Gauvin. Scott has spent more than 30 years helping organizations build workplaces that are both human-centered and high-performing. As CEO of Macresco and co-creator of the Respect for People Roadmap, he has worked across industries and geographies to redesign the systems, mindsets, and behaviors that drive meaningful, measurable change.
Episode 11 of the podcast highlights Richard Lebovitz, founder and Chief Strategy Officer of LeanDNA. In a time when supply chains are more complex and less predictable than ever, AI offers a real opportunity to move beyond spreadsheets and firefighting. In this podcast, Richard will demystify AI for supply chain and manufacturing leaders. He’ll discuss how AI and prescriptive analytics are being applied today to reduce shortages, optimize inventory, and drive more confident decision-making. Drawing on real-world examples from global manufacturers, Richard highlights specific use cases that show how AI is creating measurable improvements in supply chain execution — from automating procurement actions to identifying and mitigating supplier risk.
Episode 10 of the podcast highlights Mikal Harn. Harn serves as the 2025 Chair of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and brings extensive industry leadership to the role. As the CEO of Harn Enterprises and former President and COO of Comet Signs by Stratus, Mikal combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. He is recognized as an entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and business leader. In his leadership at SAMA, Mikal is focused on connecting and supporting the San Antonio regional manufacturing community and advancing collaboration, innovation, and workforce growth across the sector.
Episode 9 of the podcast highlights Doug Berger, Founder and President of the non-profit, Industry Reimagined 2030, which is on a mission to revitalize U.S. manufacturing at a national level by scaling proven approaches to productivity and competitiveness. He is leading initiatives to broadly expand the deployment of both lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing.
Episode 8 of the podcast highlights Ed McCormick, Regional Innovation Officer at CyManII – Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute. As the Regional Innovation Officer, Ed spearheads the transformation of South Texas into a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.
Episode 7 of the podcast highlights Joel Gunn, a hands-on executive whose career began in a Fortune 500 company with experience in a multi-national faith-based nonprofit organization and consulting the cybersecurity division of an industry leader.
Episode 6 of the podcast highlights Larry Anderson, President of ResourceSyncing. He discusses his Lean Methodology and practices, involvement with the Shingo Board and AME, Six Sigma Certifications, and Leadership/Management Styles.
Episode 5 features, Dr. Dan Shunk, Professor Emeritus in Industrial Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU. He is also the PIMSA Chair for Innovation and Design at CETYS University in Baja, Mexico. From 1975 to 1979, he served as a Captain and Co-Founder of the ICAM Program for the United States Air Force.
Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Consulting. Over the years Rami has been involved in consulting engagements with retail, automotive, textile, chemical, and service industries worldwide. Rami is considered one of the most influential leaders of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) body of knowledge, specifically in Sales and Marketing where his work has become standard practice.
Mark Graban, Vice President of Services at KaiNexus. Mark Graban is an author, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and entrepreneur. His latest book is “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation”, inspired by one of his podcasts, “My Favorite Mistake.”
Billy Ray Taylor, President of LinkedXL, joins Douglas Carlberg, Chairman of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA), to discuss the Connected Business Model and how the Shingo Board and the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) work to positively impact the U.S. Manufacturing Industry.
Amy Gowder, President & CEO of Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace sits down with Douglas Carlberg, President of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and shares her history of involvement in the San Antonio Military and Defense industries, Lean Manufacturing Principles, and advice for younger generations interested in entering the Aerospace and Defense industries.
Our guest, Doug Carlberg, with decades of experience as a corporate executive, business owner, consultant, and military leader, believes real success can only be found be empowering your people through training and self-direction.
In a time when supply chains are more complex and less predictable than ever, AI offers a real opportunity to move beyond spreadsheets and firefighting. In this session, Richard Lebovitz, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of LeanDNA, demystifies AI for supply chain and manufacturing leaders. He explores how AI and prescriptive analytics are being applied today to reduce shortages, optimize inventory, and drive more confident decision-making.
San Antonio Manufacturing Association recently had Billy Ray Taylor, President of Linked XL and author of “The Winning Link” presented a new software release on a revolutionary management system that easily allows management know if the are winning or losing.
The National Association of Manufactures (NAM) and The San Antonio Manufacturing Association (SAMA) asked M2 Global to develop a virtual factory tour for their “Manufacturing Day” event.
Manufacturing Day is always the first Friday in October. The event purpose is to exposed students to manufacturing and the important of math and science (STEM).
We were also requested by The Association of Manufacturing (AME) to revamping this tour for their Lean Virtual Toronto & Australia International Conferences.
Larry Anderson special interest group presentation on “Where Are You on Your Lean Journey” ,tools you can use.
SAMA July 2024 Luncheon – San Antonio Country Club with Billy Ray Taylor
Billy is the Arthur of the ”THE WINNING LINK” His presentation was about Are You Wining?
and defining How We Win.
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