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The Planning Desk: The ACT before ManufACTuring

The Planning Desk: The ACT before ManufACTuring

Written by: Tyler W Grefe
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This is a new podcast that will be discussing manufacturing planning and how it can help transform your manufacturing company by becoming a strategic partner not just another transaction.

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Episodes
  • S1EP03 The Role of the Planner: The Unsung hero of the Shop Floor

    S1EP03 The Role of the Planner: The Unsung hero of the Shop Floor
    Jan 12 2026

    This episode will discuss everything from Standard of Work for planners to KPI's for the department and how to get them to be proactive instead of reactive.
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    36 mins
  • S1EP02 From Whiteboards to ERP: The Evolution of Planning Tools

    S1EP02 From Whiteboards to ERP: The Evolution of Planning Tools
    Jan 6 2026

    This episode traces the evolution of manufacturing planning-from manual boards and spreadsheet to ERP, analytics and emerging AI tools. WE unpack where most manufacturers get stuck, what digital maturity really looks like, and how modern planning systems can unlock visibility, control and scalability.

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    29 mins
  • S1EP01 The Backbone of Manufacturing: Why Planning Matter

    S1EP01 The Backbone of Manufacturing: Why Planning Matter
    Jan 6 2026

    In this opening episode, we breakdown why manufacturing success is won or lost long before a part reaches the shop floor. We explore how effective planning shifts organizations from constant firefighting to controlled execution- and why planning is the true backbone of high-performing manufacturing operations
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    19 mins
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