Category: Podcast

OM Podcast #23: Global Supply Chain Management at Ricoh USA

We are in full swing with new podcasts coming every 2-3 weeks for you this semester.  In our most recent podcast Barry Render interviews Todd Ahern, Vice President of Supply Chain for Ricoh, USA, the biggest producer of large printers in the world.  Barry and Todd discuss the complexity of supply chains for a global company with facilities in Asia, Mexico, and the US.

 

 

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM. See our earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more! https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #22: Continuous Process Improvement and Lean at Pearson Education

We are gearing back up for the fall semester with some new podcasts!  In this most recent podcast Barry Render interviews John Beakes, Senior Director of Continuous Process Improvement at Pearson, the publisher of our Heizer/Render/Munson textbook.  Barry and John discuss the importance of Lean and continuous process improvement at Pearson and in other industries John has worked in.

 

 

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM. See our earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more! https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #21: An Inside Look at Building a Theme Park

In our latest podcast Barry Render interviews Simon Philips, former President at Marvel Entertainment, former EVP at Disney, and current President at Falcon’s Beyond. Falcon’s Beyond (https://falconsbeyond.com/) is a global leader in theme park master planning. Barry and Simon discuss the latest announcement about the massive new Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, as well as other operations at Falcon’s Beyond. Dragon Ball is said to be larger then Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom here in Orlando.

 

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM. See our earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more! https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #20: Manufacturing and Operations at Nautique Boats

In our latest podcast Barry speaks with VP of Operations at Nautique, Kris Hanigosky, about operations for this luxury ski boat manufacturer (known for its iconic Ski Nautique). They discuss maintaining the highest levels of quality, the importance of accuracy in forecasting and inventory management, and innovative approaches to employee retention through upskilling.

 

 

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM. See our earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more! https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #19: U.S. Manufacturing Careers and College Students

In our most recent podcast, Barry speaks with Mike Nager, an executive at the large German firm Festo Didactic. Mike is the author of Smart Student’s Guide to Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, and is an advocate for U.S. manufacturing careers.  Barry and Mike discuss the awareness gap around U.S. manufacturing.  Mike tells us that manufacturers are offering lucrative, technology-driven careers, and that he and Festo Didactic are doing innovative things to help prepare students for those careers.

 

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #18: An Inside Look at the U.S. Food Supply Chain

In our latest podcast Barry speaks with Don Durm, VP of Customer Solutions at PLM Fleet, the largest refrigerated trailer leasing and rental company in the US.  Barry and Don discuss many issues affecting the US food supply chain such as mislabeling, food safety, and food waste.  Don shares some of the innovative things the government and food industry are doing to try to address many of these problems.

 

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #17: An Interview with Pfizer’s Global Supply Chain VP

In our latest podcast, Barry welcomes Tom Cheslock, VP of Global Supply Chains at Pfizer.  Tom and Barry discuss the massive network of supply chains that support Pfizer’s pharmaceutical business, including their recent success delivering the COVID vaccine to 180 countries around the world during the height of the pandemic.  Additionally Tom describes his recent trip to Tokyo to experience the Toyota Production System first-hand and bring new tactics back to Pfizer.

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

 

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

 

OM Podcast #16: Real-World Engagement with OM Simulations

In the latest podcast, Barry Render, coauthor of the #1 Operations Management textbook on the market, interviews Dr. Andy Johnson, who teaches Operations Management and Supply Chain to over 1,000 students a semester at University of Central Florida. Andy and Barry discuss the unique way UCF’s course is set up, and the OM Simulations the course is centered around, which bring an essential real world, engaging hands-on element to the course.

Did you know our podcast is now available on Apple podcasts? Just go to your Apple podcasts app, search “Heizer Render OM Podcast,” and subscribe to get all our podcasts on your mobile device as soon as they come out!

 

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above. Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcasts Now Available on SoundCloud

 Our OM Podcasts are now available on SoundCloud! You can just listen to any of the 15 at that site, and you don’t need to an account to listen. Here is the link:

https://on.soundcloud.com/b1kRJ

 

We are also planning to distribute podcasts so our listeners can subscribe in the future and listen where they already enjoy their podcasts.  More to come on that soon.

OM Podcast #15: Automation, AI, and Operations at Frito-Lay

In the latest podcast, Barry interviews Tom Rao, Senior Vice President of US Field Operations for Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo.  Tom and Barry discuss various operations improvements at Frito-Lay, general plans for how Frito-Lay plans to utilize AI to support the business, and how Frito-Lay is addressing the challenge around labor shortages.

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/en-us/help-and-support/contact-us/find-a-rep.html

OM Podcast #14: Feeding the World Through Complex Supply Chains

In our latest podcast, Barry speaks with F. Scott Fein, Vice President of the Northeast Region of Robinson Fresh, a company that aims to “feed the world through complex supply chains.”  They discuss cold food storage supply chains and operations, the effects of AI, sustainability, and product variety and customization.

 

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html

OM Podcast #13: An Interview with DuPont’s Chief Procurement Officer

In our latest podcast, Barry interviews Miguel Gonzalez, Chief Procurement Officer at DuPont.  They discuss the increase in uncertainty and the importance of risk management with the growing number of supply chain disruptions caused by things like COVID and geopolitical situations across the globe, and how DuPont has weathered these by relying on strategic relationships.

 

 

Transcript

A Word document of this podcast will download by clicking on the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html

OM Podcast #12: Data Analytics and Operations Management

Our latest podcast is all about data analytics.  Barry Render speaks with his son, Charlie Render, president of Render Analytics, about his real world experience using data analytics to solve problems around forecasting, sustainability, and quality.  Charlie shares some recommendations for students who are considering studying or about to graduate in the field of data analytics.

 

 

 

Transcript

Word of this podcast will download by clicking on the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html

OM Podcast #11: Project Management in the Real World

In our latest podcast Jay Heizer speaks with a real world project manager, Dr. Dan Bumblauskas, who is currently Executive Director of Convergent Technology Alliance Center and Associate Dean and Professor of the Business College at Missouri Western University.  He and Jay discuss a variety of aspects of project management, including tools, risk management, and strategies to keep within budget and on schedule.

 

 

 

Transcript

Word of this podcast will download by clicking on the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our  earlier blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html

OM Podcast #10: Technology in the Hospitality Sector

This week’s podcast is back in the restaurant and hospitality world, with Barry Render hosting Jordan Lomas, Senior Vice President of Information Technology for Darden Restaurants, the largest full-service restaurant company in the world.

 

 

Transcript

A transcript in Word of this podcast will download by clicking on the word Transcript above.

Instructors, assignable auto-graded exercises using this podcast are available in MyLab OM.  See our August 21st blog post with a recording of author and user Chuck Munson to learn how to find these, or contact your Pearson rep to learn more!  https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html