Inspiring Innovation: Leaders in Manufacturing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/inspiring-innovation-leaders-in-manufacturing Host Sean Frost is joined by experts in the manufacturing industry to discuss bringing big ideas to life. Join us every episode for a deep dive into manufacturing trends, processes, innovation, and how to be successful in the ever-changing world of manufacturing. Polo Custom Products 8a1500ba-ee81-59c0-a1f0-6f1d65581281 yes en Tue, 26 May 2026 16:58:34 -0500 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:59:03 -0500 https://www.polocustomproducts.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/g_5bGKC-Dmei6hwsudAgWvBuT9mI2wI4RTNk1vzUD9M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwNTg1LzE2ODA5/NzQwMDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Inspiring Innovation: Leaders in Manufacturing https://www.polocustomproducts.com/ episodic Sean Frost Host Sean Frost is joined by experts in the manufacturing industry to discuss bringing big ideas to life. Join us every episode for a deep dive into manufacturing trends, processes, innovation, and how to be successful in the ever-changing world of manufacturing. Host Sean Frost is joined by experts in the manufacturing industry to discuss bringing big ideas to life. Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping Zachary Ebert zebert@polocustomproducts.com No No ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐„๐Œ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐‘๐… ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  36 36 ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐„๐Œ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐‘๐… ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  full 63240f97-516e-4f4d-ad6e-341980089d87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30b6dbb9 Episode 36 of Inspiring Innovations is now live featuring Alan Parrish, Sales Division Manager at Polo Custom Products.

Alan dives into:

-What OEMs often underestimate in manufacturing
-Scaling production without sacrificing quality
-The importance of strategic manufacturing partnerships
-How Polo supports customers from concept to full-scale production

If you're a project engineer, sourcing manager, or OEM leader navigating complex manufacturing challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

๐ŸŽง Watch now and see how strong partnerships drive successful products to market.

#manufacturing #OEM #medicaldevices #engineering #supplychain #operations #customerservice #polocustomproducts #podcast #manufacturingindustry

]]> Episode 36 of Inspiring Innovations is now live featuring Alan Parrish, Sales Division Manager at Polo Custom Products.

Alan dives into:

-What OEMs often underestimate in manufacturing
-Scaling production without sacrificing quality
-The importance of strategic manufacturing partnerships
-How Polo supports customers from concept to full-scale production

If you're a project engineer, sourcing manager, or OEM leader navigating complex manufacturing challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

๐ŸŽง Watch now and see how strong partnerships drive successful products to market.

#manufacturing #OEM #medicaldevices #engineering #supplychain #operations #customerservice #polocustomproducts #podcast #manufacturingindustry

]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 16:58:31 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2018 Episode 36 of Inspiring Innovations is now live featuring Alan Parrish, Sales Division Manager at Polo Custom Products.

Alan dives into:

-What OEMs often underestimate in manufacturing
-Scaling production without sacrificing quality
-The importance of strategic manufacturing partnerships
-How Polo supports customers from concept to full-scale production

If you're a project engineer, sourcing manager, or OEM leader navigating complex manufacturing challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

๐ŸŽง Watch now and see how strong partnerships drive successful products to market.

#manufacturing #OEM #medicaldevices #engineering #supplychain #operations #customerservice #polocustomproducts #podcast #manufacturingindustry

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐Ž๐„๐Œ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฐ 35 35 ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐Ž๐„๐Œ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฐ full 98a5f9c2-fe84-4b60-b225-9ba3a61f6dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd2fa8b This episode of Inspiring Innovation features a discussion with the director of supply chain at Polo Custom Products regarding manufacturing, supply chain management, and how global events impact these operations.Supply Chain Strategy and Risk Mitigation

  • Proactive Planning: The speaker emphasizes that effective supply chain management relies on proactive planning and transparent communication to mitigate risk.
  • Balancing Priorities: Managing a supply chain is described as a delicate balancing act between maintaining high-quality service, competitive costs, and minimizing risk.
  • Dual Sourcing and Diversification: Because modifying a supply chain after a product design is finalized is difficult, qualifying secondary suppliers ahead of time is mission-critical for building resilience.
  • Data and Automation: The speaker notes that automating purchase orders allows their team to focus on resolving exceptions and proactively identifying risks, rather than managing routine tasks.

Macro Events and the Strait of Hormuz

  • Global Choke Points: The discussion highlights the impact of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical choke point for global energy products.
  • Trickle-Down Effects: Even without direct sourcing from a restricted region, disruptions create a domino effect, impacting fuel costs, shipping routes, supplier operations, and material availability.
  • Market Volatility: The speaker observes that during periods of uncertainty, price increases are implemented rapidly by suppliers, while lead times and capacity become major "wild cards".
  • Petrochemical Derivatives: Products utilizing resins, synthetic textiles (nylon/polyester), and synthetic rubbers are particularly vulnerable to these disruptions because they are derived from petrochemicals.

The Role of AI in Supply Chain

  • Cognitive Support: The director explains that AI is used to identify blind spots in long-standing processes and analyze large data collections, allowing for more informed decision-making.
  • Efficiency: By automating time-consuming and labor-intensive tasksโ€”such as creating pivot tables or managing data analysisโ€”AI provides the capacity to focus on higher-value, human-oriented problem solving.
  • Career Growth: The participants suggest that AI should not be viewed as a threat to jobs, but as a tool to leverage, enabling professionals to lean into their strengths and add more value to their customers.
]]> This episode of Inspiring Innovation features a discussion with the director of supply chain at Polo Custom Products regarding manufacturing, supply chain management, and how global events impact these operations.Supply Chain Strategy and Risk Mitigation

  • Proactive Planning: The speaker emphasizes that effective supply chain management relies on proactive planning and transparent communication to mitigate risk.
  • Balancing Priorities: Managing a supply chain is described as a delicate balancing act between maintaining high-quality service, competitive costs, and minimizing risk.
  • Dual Sourcing and Diversification: Because modifying a supply chain after a product design is finalized is difficult, qualifying secondary suppliers ahead of time is mission-critical for building resilience.
  • Data and Automation: The speaker notes that automating purchase orders allows their team to focus on resolving exceptions and proactively identifying risks, rather than managing routine tasks.

Macro Events and the Strait of Hormuz

  • Global Choke Points: The discussion highlights the impact of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical choke point for global energy products.
  • Trickle-Down Effects: Even without direct sourcing from a restricted region, disruptions create a domino effect, impacting fuel costs, shipping routes, supplier operations, and material availability.
  • Market Volatility: The speaker observes that during periods of uncertainty, price increases are implemented rapidly by suppliers, while lead times and capacity become major "wild cards".
  • Petrochemical Derivatives: Products utilizing resins, synthetic textiles (nylon/polyester), and synthetic rubbers are particularly vulnerable to these disruptions because they are derived from petrochemicals.

The Role of AI in Supply Chain

  • Cognitive Support: The director explains that AI is used to identify blind spots in long-standing processes and analyze large data collections, allowing for more informed decision-making.
  • Efficiency: By automating time-consuming and labor-intensive tasksโ€”such as creating pivot tables or managing data analysisโ€”AI provides the capacity to focus on higher-value, human-oriented problem solving.
  • Career Growth: The participants suggest that AI should not be viewed as a threat to jobs, but as a tool to leverage, enabling professionals to lean into their strengths and add more value to their customers.
]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:54:12 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2493 This episode of Inspiring Innovation features a discussion with the director of supply chain at Polo Custom Products regarding manufacturing, supply chain management, and how global events impact these operations.Supply Chain Strategy and Risk Mitigation

  • Proactive Planning: The speaker emphasizes that effective supply chain management relies on proactive planning and transparent communication to mitigate risk.
  • Balancing Priorities: Managing a supply chain is described as a delicate balancing act between maintaining high-quality service, competitive costs, and minimizing risk.
  • Dual Sourcing and Diversification: Because modifying a supply chain after a product design is finalized is difficult, qualifying secondary suppliers ahead of time is mission-critical for building resilience.
  • Data and Automation: The speaker notes that automating purchase orders allows their team to focus on resolving exceptions and proactively identifying risks, rather than managing routine tasks.

Macro Events and the Strait of Hormuz

  • Global Choke Points: The discussion highlights the impact of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical choke point for global energy products.
  • Trickle-Down Effects: Even without direct sourcing from a restricted region, disruptions create a domino effect, impacting fuel costs, shipping routes, supplier operations, and material availability.
  • Market Volatility: The speaker observes that during periods of uncertainty, price increases are implemented rapidly by suppliers, while lead times and capacity become major "wild cards".
  • Petrochemical Derivatives: Products utilizing resins, synthetic textiles (nylon/polyester), and synthetic rubbers are particularly vulnerable to these disruptions because they are derived from petrochemicals.

The Role of AI in Supply Chain

  • Cognitive Support: The director explains that AI is used to identify blind spots in long-standing processes and analyze large data collections, allowing for more informed decision-making.
  • Efficiency: By automating time-consuming and labor-intensive tasksโ€”such as creating pivot tables or managing data analysisโ€”AI provides the capacity to focus on higher-value, human-oriented problem solving.
  • Career Growth: The participants suggest that AI should not be viewed as a threat to jobs, but as a tool to leverage, enabling professionals to lean into their strengths and add more value to their customers.
]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ 34 34 ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ full b2578f40-f8f2-4c85-9b30-dc6dfdbd0666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e22a40fb Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:19:13 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2024 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐จ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ: โ€œ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญโ€ 33 33 ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐๐จ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ: โ€œ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญโ€ full a8a5593c-e194-46fc-bfe9-b61708ba4a0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a168aba Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:16:02 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2614 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ & ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐€๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐†๐ซ๐ž๐  ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ 32 32 ๐‘๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ & ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐€๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐†๐ซ๐ž๐  ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ full 43c799f0-5c33-4b0e-8418-676aef44af1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cb24666 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:24:12 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 3396 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ญ, ๐“๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐’๐ž๐š๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž-๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ 31 31 ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ญ, ๐“๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐’๐ž๐š๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž-๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ full 680d661a-4754-441b-bc51-96d3fcb61dbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e2ddbff Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:31:26 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2656 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ: ๐€ ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ-๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ซ 30 30 ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ: ๐€ ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ-๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ซ full 0d187cfd-6240-4d29-9e55-1ce35093d853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd55b70e Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:57:42 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1621 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Episode 29: Design. Develop. Deliver. โ€” with Sam Miller 29 29 Episode 29: Design. Develop. Deliver. โ€” with Sam Miller full bcff16c3-c22c-434c-8bb2-73332ae743cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/33fec3f8 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:56:30 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1721 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ 28 28 ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ full ded6b649-e1ec-4e2b-910b-bd487fd0a603 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b2b9798 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:52:56 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1562 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Lean Thinking & American Manufacturing โ€“ Lessons from Poloโ€™s Tim Jenkins 27 27 Lean Thinking & American Manufacturing โ€“ Lessons from Poloโ€™s Tim Jenkins full d0e02697-d2de-4adf-a1e7-675ca41a848b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c060f566 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:55:57 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1505 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ/ ๐๐‰๐Œ๐„๐ ๐‚๐„๐Ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ 26 26 ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ/ ๐๐‰๐Œ๐„๐ ๐‚๐„๐Ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ full f060d363-0e76-481b-b770-f69c12022950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/796e96b4 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:21:55 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1836 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž... ๐Ž๐ก ๐Œ๐ฒ! 25 25 ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž... ๐Ž๐ก ๐Œ๐ฒ! full 30e89712-1f26-40b8-910c-28bad752114a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9851f42d Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:40:28 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1526 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Beyond Machines: Creating Meaning in Manufacturing 24 24 Beyond Machines: Creating Meaning in Manufacturing full a41f9e04-bcf9-4731-90de-00dbfba54664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5c0e23e Tue, 13 May 2025 11:04:20 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2742 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ'๐ฌ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ 23 23 ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ'๐ฌ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ full d9473129-f7d3-46f1-aa96-b5cc4e484083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75c46619 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:25:12 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2360 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No โ€œ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐งโ€ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ! 22 22 โ€œ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐งโ€ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ! full 0e5471e2-fafa-42b7-a2ac-60c4fe95e2d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f00df466 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:30:59 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2207 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Leadership, Life Lessons & Success: Kent Lammersโ€™ Impactful Wisdom: Episode 21 21 21 Leadership, Life Lessons & Success: Kent Lammersโ€™ Impactful Wisdom: Episode 21 full 889d8bbf-1565-4ed3-bbaf-ccb32687b984 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2105ffff Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:15:07 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2894 Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No HR Strategies in Manufacturing (w/ Brian White) 20 20 HR Strategies in Manufacturing (w/ Brian White) full 26ba79b4-5775-46bf-a2b1-0308c43a207b https://share.transistor.fm/s/497be087 In this episode, we welcome Brian White, the new VP of HR and Corporate Strategy at Polo Custom Products. Brian shares his unique insights into how HR can foster innovation and contribute to the manufacturing industry. Discussing his background, Brian highlights his passion as an HR professional and the pride he has observed in Poloโ€™s employees. We touch on topics ranging from employee engagement and well-being to leveraging technology and data for HR decisions. Brian's experiences at Payless Shoes and Auburn Washburn School District bring a fresh perspective to Polo's strategy. The episode also explores practical examples of employee pride, skill development, and collaboration that underscore Poloโ€™s team-oriented culture and continuous improvement initiatives. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the critical role HR plays in manufacturing and how it aligns with overall business strategy.


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:04 Meet Brian White: New VP of HR and Corporate Strategy

02:39 Insights on Manufacturing and Employee Pride

06:50 The Role of HR in Fostering Innovation

09:42 Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

20:42 Company Culture and Employee Well-being

27:03 HR Technology and Data-Driven Decisions

31:31 Skill Development and Training

37:40 Strategic Planning and Future Growth

42:12 The Impact of Technology and AI on HR

45:41 Conclusion and Farewell


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> In this episode, we welcome Brian White, the new VP of HR and Corporate Strategy at Polo Custom Products. Brian shares his unique insights into how HR can foster innovation and contribute to the manufacturing industry. Discussing his background, Brian highlights his passion as an HR professional and the pride he has observed in Poloโ€™s employees. We touch on topics ranging from employee engagement and well-being to leveraging technology and data for HR decisions. Brian's experiences at Payless Shoes and Auburn Washburn School District bring a fresh perspective to Polo's strategy. The episode also explores practical examples of employee pride, skill development, and collaboration that underscore Poloโ€™s team-oriented culture and continuous improvement initiatives. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the critical role HR plays in manufacturing and how it aligns with overall business strategy.


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:04 Meet Brian White: New VP of HR and Corporate Strategy

02:39 Insights on Manufacturing and Employee Pride

06:50 The Role of HR in Fostering Innovation

09:42 Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

20:42 Company Culture and Employee Well-being

27:03 HR Technology and Data-Driven Decisions

31:31 Skill Development and Training

37:40 Strategic Planning and Future Growth

42:12 The Impact of Technology and AI on HR

45:41 Conclusion and Farewell


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2809 In this episode, we welcome Brian White, the new VP of HR and Corporate Strategy at Polo Custom Products. Brian shares his unique insights into how HR can foster innovation and contribute to the manufacturing industry. Discussing his background, Brian highlights his passion as an HR professional and the pride he has observed in Poloโ€™s employees. We touch on topics ranging from employee engagement and well-being to leveraging technology and data for HR decisions. Brian's experiences at Payless Shoes and Auburn Washburn School District bring a fresh perspective to Polo's strategy. The episode also explores practical examples of employee pride, skill development, and collaboration that underscore Poloโ€™s team-oriented culture and continuous improvement initiatives. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the critical role HR plays in manufacturing and how it aligns with overall business strategy.


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:04 Meet Brian White: New VP of HR and Corporate Strategy

02:39 Insights on Manufacturing and Employee Pride

06:50 The Role of HR in Fostering Innovation

09:42 Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

20:42 Company Culture and Employee Well-being

27:03 HR Technology and Data-Driven Decisions

31:31 Skill Development and Training

37:40 Strategic Planning and Future Growth

42:12 The Impact of Technology and AI on HR

45:41 Conclusion and Farewell


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Recapping the Best Lessons From Inspiring Innovation (w/ Sean Frost) 19 19 Recapping the Best Lessons From Inspiring Innovation (w/ Sean Frost) full 6bba8183-e88d-44e8-a80d-6c572f09a831 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f47987b Today we recap some of the best lessons we've learned on our journey through manufacturing and innovation. In this episode, we revisit the importance of building a strong company culture with insights from our CEO, Kent Lammers. We'll also discuss talent development strategies from Alan Frost, and explore crucial cybersecurity precautions with Rob Ward. Finally, we will tie everything together with an in-depth look at our manufacturing processes that we learned from Greg Brown, our plant manager in Mississippi. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone in supply chain, product development, customer service, and beyond.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation Podcast

01:54 Highlighting Key Lessons from Past Episodes

02:04 The Importance of Company Culture

05:15 Wellness Initiatives and Employee Engagement

05:54 Customer Insights and Plant Tours

12:05 Developing a Strong Workforce

14:36 Protecting Your Business from Hackers

17:01 Manufacturing Processes and Quality Assurance

21:09 Conclusion and Encouragement to Engage


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Today we recap some of the best lessons we've learned on our journey through manufacturing and innovation. In this episode, we revisit the importance of building a strong company culture with insights from our CEO, Kent Lammers. We'll also discuss talent development strategies from Alan Frost, and explore crucial cybersecurity precautions with Rob Ward. Finally, we will tie everything together with an in-depth look at our manufacturing processes that we learned from Greg Brown, our plant manager in Mississippi. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone in supply chain, product development, customer service, and beyond.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation Podcast

01:54 Highlighting Key Lessons from Past Episodes

02:04 The Importance of Company Culture

05:15 Wellness Initiatives and Employee Engagement

05:54 Customer Insights and Plant Tours

12:05 Developing a Strong Workforce

14:36 Protecting Your Business from Hackers

17:01 Manufacturing Processes and Quality Assurance

21:09 Conclusion and Encouragement to Engage


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1335 Today we recap some of the best lessons we've learned on our journey through manufacturing and innovation. In this episode, we revisit the importance of building a strong company culture with insights from our CEO, Kent Lammers. We'll also discuss talent development strategies from Alan Frost, and explore crucial cybersecurity precautions with Rob Ward. Finally, we will tie everything together with an in-depth look at our manufacturing processes that we learned from Greg Brown, our plant manager in Mississippi. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone in supply chain, product development, customer service, and beyond.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation Podcast

01:54 Highlighting Key Lessons from Past Episodes

02:04 The Importance of Company Culture

05:15 Wellness Initiatives and Employee Engagement

05:54 Customer Insights and Plant Tours

12:05 Developing a Strong Workforce

14:36 Protecting Your Business from Hackers

17:01 Manufacturing Processes and Quality Assurance

21:09 Conclusion and Encouragement to Engage


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Bridging Product Development and Sales 18 18 Bridging Product Development and Sales full 54d3e2f1-008d-40aa-bf8b-e7d483a39e7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/88b89334 Bridging Product Development and Sales


In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we sit down with Ellen Kershke, a technical expert turned sales professional at Polo. Ellen shares her unique experiences and how her background in product development has benefited her current role in sales. We discuss the crossover between these fields and how it has helped Polo better serve its customers. Ellen shares stories from trade shows, strategies for managing customer relationships, and the importance of communication and understanding technical details. She also highlights the unexpected ways her product development expertise has enhanced her sales efforts, allowing her to provide tailored solutions and more effectively navigate customer issues. Tune in to learn about the critical factors in maintaining strong customer relationships, recent trends in the medical market, and the value of solution-oriented thinking in manufacturing.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation

00:59 Meet Ellen Kershke: From Product Development to Sales

01:46 The Anaheim Trade Show Experience

04:10 Misconceptions Between Sales and Product Development

07:16 Influence of Product Development on Sales Approach

08:56 Polo's Unique Design Process

10:29 Lessons from Product Development Applied to Sales

13:23 Maintaining Strong Customer Relationships

26:48 Trends in the Medical Market

27:55 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Bridging Product Development and Sales


In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we sit down with Ellen Kershke, a technical expert turned sales professional at Polo. Ellen shares her unique experiences and how her background in product development has benefited her current role in sales. We discuss the crossover between these fields and how it has helped Polo better serve its customers. Ellen shares stories from trade shows, strategies for managing customer relationships, and the importance of communication and understanding technical details. She also highlights the unexpected ways her product development expertise has enhanced her sales efforts, allowing her to provide tailored solutions and more effectively navigate customer issues. Tune in to learn about the critical factors in maintaining strong customer relationships, recent trends in the medical market, and the value of solution-oriented thinking in manufacturing.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation

00:59 Meet Ellen Kershke: From Product Development to Sales

01:46 The Anaheim Trade Show Experience

04:10 Misconceptions Between Sales and Product Development

07:16 Influence of Product Development on Sales Approach

08:56 Polo's Unique Design Process

10:29 Lessons from Product Development Applied to Sales

13:23 Maintaining Strong Customer Relationships

26:48 Trends in the Medical Market

27:55 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1836 Bridging Product Development and Sales


In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we sit down with Ellen Kershke, a technical expert turned sales professional at Polo. Ellen shares her unique experiences and how her background in product development has benefited her current role in sales. We discuss the crossover between these fields and how it has helped Polo better serve its customers. Ellen shares stories from trade shows, strategies for managing customer relationships, and the importance of communication and understanding technical details. She also highlights the unexpected ways her product development expertise has enhanced her sales efforts, allowing her to provide tailored solutions and more effectively navigate customer issues. Tune in to learn about the critical factors in maintaining strong customer relationships, recent trends in the medical market, and the value of solution-oriented thinking in manufacturing.


00:00 Introduction to Inspiring Innovation

00:59 Meet Ellen Kershke: From Product Development to Sales

01:46 The Anaheim Trade Show Experience

04:10 Misconceptions Between Sales and Product Development

07:16 Influence of Product Development on Sales Approach

08:56 Polo's Unique Design Process

10:29 Lessons from Product Development Applied to Sales

13:23 Maintaining Strong Customer Relationships

26:48 Trends in the Medical Market

27:55 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No A Toast to Innovation with Brian Weber 17 17 A Toast to Innovation with Brian Weber full d04bed67-05b7-4da7-9d0e-fe33024437b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e77cb15 In the second episode of our Happy Hour series, we enjoy a lively conversation with Brian Weber, the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Brian reflects on the company's 75-year legacy and the anticipation of future milestones. He shares insightful manufacturing stories, the impact of Polo's products out in the real world, and humorous personal anecdotes, including an early career embarrassment that turned into a lasting success. We discuss the importance of company culture, maintaining employee satisfaction, and making calculated business decisions. Cheers to more inspiring conversations and the continued success of Polo Custom Products!


00:00 Introduction to the Happy Hour Podcast

01:11 Reflecting on 75 Years of Polo

02:22 Pride in Polo's Products

03:04 Balancing Class and Fun

03:47 Describing Polo with Movie Titles

04:58 Corporate Culture at Polo

05:35 Customer Stories and Product Impact

06:53 Embarrassing Mistakes and Lessons Learned

09:29 Superpowers and Logistics

10:56 Pandemic Challenges and Strategic Decisions

14:35 Acknowledging Leadership and Team Efforts

16:14 Conclusion and Call to Action


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> In the second episode of our Happy Hour series, we enjoy a lively conversation with Brian Weber, the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Brian reflects on the company's 75-year legacy and the anticipation of future milestones. He shares insightful manufacturing stories, the impact of Polo's products out in the real world, and humorous personal anecdotes, including an early career embarrassment that turned into a lasting success. We discuss the importance of company culture, maintaining employee satisfaction, and making calculated business decisions. Cheers to more inspiring conversations and the continued success of Polo Custom Products!


00:00 Introduction to the Happy Hour Podcast

01:11 Reflecting on 75 Years of Polo

02:22 Pride in Polo's Products

03:04 Balancing Class and Fun

03:47 Describing Polo with Movie Titles

04:58 Corporate Culture at Polo

05:35 Customer Stories and Product Impact

06:53 Embarrassing Mistakes and Lessons Learned

09:29 Superpowers and Logistics

10:56 Pandemic Challenges and Strategic Decisions

14:35 Acknowledging Leadership and Team Efforts

16:14 Conclusion and Call to Action


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1010 In the second episode of our Happy Hour series, we enjoy a lively conversation with Brian Weber, the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Brian reflects on the company's 75-year legacy and the anticipation of future milestones. He shares insightful manufacturing stories, the impact of Polo's products out in the real world, and humorous personal anecdotes, including an early career embarrassment that turned into a lasting success. We discuss the importance of company culture, maintaining employee satisfaction, and making calculated business decisions. Cheers to more inspiring conversations and the continued success of Polo Custom Products!


00:00 Introduction to the Happy Hour Podcast

01:11 Reflecting on 75 Years of Polo

02:22 Pride in Polo's Products

03:04 Balancing Class and Fun

03:47 Describing Polo with Movie Titles

04:58 Corporate Culture at Polo

05:35 Customer Stories and Product Impact

06:53 Embarrassing Mistakes and Lessons Learned

09:29 Superpowers and Logistics

10:56 Pandemic Challenges and Strategic Decisions

14:35 Acknowledging Leadership and Team Efforts

16:14 Conclusion and Call to Action


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Happy Hour with Brian Weber (fueled by Iowa water) 16 16 Happy Hour with Brian Weber (fueled by Iowa water) full f4961f3a-74af-47be-8835-71053b1b236b https://share.transistor.fm/s/518d714a In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we welcome back Brian Weber, our first repeat guest and the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Inspired by the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, we have a casual and fun discussion over some Busch Light, where Brian shares intriguing manufacturing stories and notable achievements. We delve into the significant success of scaling a medical product across multiple locations, and the complex logistical endeavor of moving production to the Dominican Republic. We also touch on unique product requests, the value of offshore manufacturing partners, and the heroic efforts of Polo employees during the pandemic. Join us for this special two-part episode, packed with insights and reflections on innovation in the manufacturing industry.


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:03 Special Guest: Brian Weber

02:07 Manufacturing Success Stories

05:16 Unique Product Requests

09:14 Navigating Global Manufacturing Challenges

19:56 Heroes of Polo Custom Products

24:09 Lessons and Mentorship

29:35 Pandemic Innovations and Challenges

33:59 Debunking Myths in Custom Manufacturing

38:48 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.


]]> In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we welcome back Brian Weber, our first repeat guest and the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Inspired by the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, we have a casual and fun discussion over some Busch Light, where Brian shares intriguing manufacturing stories and notable achievements. We delve into the significant success of scaling a medical product across multiple locations, and the complex logistical endeavor of moving production to the Dominican Republic. We also touch on unique product requests, the value of offshore manufacturing partners, and the heroic efforts of Polo employees during the pandemic. Join us for this special two-part episode, packed with insights and reflections on innovation in the manufacturing industry.


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:03 Special Guest: Brian Weber

02:07 Manufacturing Success Stories

05:16 Unique Product Requests

09:14 Navigating Global Manufacturing Challenges

19:56 Heroes of Polo Custom Products

24:09 Lessons and Mentorship

29:35 Pandemic Innovations and Challenges

33:59 Debunking Myths in Custom Manufacturing

38:48 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.


]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2365 In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, we welcome back Brian Weber, our first repeat guest and the Chief Operating Officer of Polo Custom Products. Inspired by the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, we have a casual and fun discussion over some Busch Light, where Brian shares intriguing manufacturing stories and notable achievements. We delve into the significant success of scaling a medical product across multiple locations, and the complex logistical endeavor of moving production to the Dominican Republic. We also touch on unique product requests, the value of offshore manufacturing partners, and the heroic efforts of Polo employees during the pandemic. Join us for this special two-part episode, packed with insights and reflections on innovation in the manufacturing industry.


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:03 Special Guest: Brian Weber

02:07 Manufacturing Success Stories

05:16 Unique Product Requests

09:14 Navigating Global Manufacturing Challenges

19:56 Heroes of Polo Custom Products

24:09 Lessons and Mentorship

29:35 Pandemic Innovations and Challenges

33:59 Debunking Myths in Custom Manufacturing

38:48 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.


]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Offering a Second Chance (w/ Monica Pyles) 15 15 Offering a Second Chance (w/ Monica Pyles) full 021c0684-5aa2-4420-9de2-8e7a94c3db2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a229cc4c In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, her remarkable personal growth, and the significant impact of second chance hiring. Monica also discusses how her past experiences have enhanced her professional skills and her ongoing efforts to support other women transitioning back into society. Additionally, we highlight Polo's proactive involvement in these life-changing initiatives and discuss the broader societal benefits of second chance hiring. Don't miss this powerful and inspiring episode!


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:10 Meet Monica Pyles: A Journey of Resilience

02:44 Overcoming Challenges Post-Incarceration

04:13 Professional Growth and Skills Development

06:02 The Importance of Second Chance Hiring

08:53 Supporting Women Transitioning from Incarceration

27:50 Polo's Involvement and Community Support

32:42 Advice for Rebuilding Life and Career

34:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

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This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, her remarkable personal growth, and the significant impact of second chance hiring. Monica also discusses how her past experiences have enhanced her professional skills and her ongoing efforts to support other women transitioning back into society. Additionally, we highlight Polo's proactive involvement in these life-changing initiatives and discuss the broader societal benefits of second chance hiring. Don't miss this powerful and inspiring episode!


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:10 Meet Monica Pyles: A Journey of Resilience

02:44 Overcoming Challenges Post-Incarceration

04:13 Professional Growth and Skills Development

06:02 The Importance of Second Chance Hiring

08:53 Supporting Women Transitioning from Incarceration

27:50 Polo's Involvement and Community Support

32:42 Advice for Rebuilding Life and Career

34:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2136 In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, her remarkable personal growth, and the significant impact of second chance hiring. Monica also discusses how her past experiences have enhanced her professional skills and her ongoing efforts to support other women transitioning back into society. Additionally, we highlight Polo's proactive involvement in these life-changing initiatives and discuss the broader societal benefits of second chance hiring. Don't miss this powerful and inspiring episode!


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:10 Meet Monica Pyles: A Journey of Resilience

02:44 Overcoming Challenges Post-Incarceration

04:13 Professional Growth and Skills Development

06:02 The Importance of Second Chance Hiring

08:53 Supporting Women Transitioning from Incarceration

27:50 Polo's Involvement and Community Support

32:42 Advice for Rebuilding Life and Career

34:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Saving on the Cost of Doing Business (w/ Rod Holter - Schooley Mitchell) 14 14 Saving on the Cost of Doing Business (w/ Rod Holter - Schooley Mitchell) full 1b5343cc-c33f-4d9f-a906-45487e26f022 https://share.transistor.fm/s/533c4352 In todayโ€™s episode of 'Inspiring Innovation', we delve into the crucial topic of cost savings and reduction techniques in the manufacturing sector. Our special guest, Rod Holter, brings his extensive background in aviation, quality engineering, and his transition into private equity, to the table, now flourishing as a franchise owner of Schooley Mitchell. We cover Rod's impressive career trajectory, from his early days at big names like Piper Aircraft and Cessna to his strategic move into private equity and, finally, his venture into the cost reduction consulting world with Schooley Mitchell. Rod shares valuable insights into effective strategies for negotiating better deals and leveraging data to understand cost categories, underlining the importance of being open to external consulting help for optimizing operational costs. He discusses the significant impact that saving on overhead costs can have on a companyโ€™s bottom line and future growth. This episode is packed with anecdotes, practical advice, and Rod's personal experiences in navigating cost savings across different industries, making it a must-listen for anyone in the supply chain, engineering, or anyone involved in the manufacturing sector looking to discover untapped areas for savings and reinvestment opportunities.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Focus on Manufacturing and Cost Reduction

01:01 Meet Rod Holter: From Aviation to Private Equity

01:37 Rod's Journey Through the Aviation Industry

06:05 Transitioning from Manufacturing to Private Equity

10:10 The Schooley Mitchell Franchise: A New Venture

12:49 Exploring Cost Reduction Strategies with Schooley Mitchell

18:23 The Challenges of Negotiating Vendor Pricing

19:58 Leveraging Savings for Business Growth

25:57 Navigating the Post-COVID Business Landscape

34:19 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Schooley Mitchell


Resources:

Rod Holter on LinkedIn

Schooley Mitchell

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> In todayโ€™s episode of 'Inspiring Innovation', we delve into the crucial topic of cost savings and reduction techniques in the manufacturing sector. Our special guest, Rod Holter, brings his extensive background in aviation, quality engineering, and his transition into private equity, to the table, now flourishing as a franchise owner of Schooley Mitchell. We cover Rod's impressive career trajectory, from his early days at big names like Piper Aircraft and Cessna to his strategic move into private equity and, finally, his venture into the cost reduction consulting world with Schooley Mitchell. Rod shares valuable insights into effective strategies for negotiating better deals and leveraging data to understand cost categories, underlining the importance of being open to external consulting help for optimizing operational costs. He discusses the significant impact that saving on overhead costs can have on a companyโ€™s bottom line and future growth. This episode is packed with anecdotes, practical advice, and Rod's personal experiences in navigating cost savings across different industries, making it a must-listen for anyone in the supply chain, engineering, or anyone involved in the manufacturing sector looking to discover untapped areas for savings and reinvestment opportunities.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Focus on Manufacturing and Cost Reduction

01:01 Meet Rod Holter: From Aviation to Private Equity

01:37 Rod's Journey Through the Aviation Industry

06:05 Transitioning from Manufacturing to Private Equity

10:10 The Schooley Mitchell Franchise: A New Venture

12:49 Exploring Cost Reduction Strategies with Schooley Mitchell

18:23 The Challenges of Negotiating Vendor Pricing

19:58 Leveraging Savings for Business Growth

25:57 Navigating the Post-COVID Business Landscape

34:19 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Schooley Mitchell


Resources:

Rod Holter on LinkedIn

Schooley Mitchell

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2145 In todayโ€™s episode of 'Inspiring Innovation', we delve into the crucial topic of cost savings and reduction techniques in the manufacturing sector. Our special guest, Rod Holter, brings his extensive background in aviation, quality engineering, and his transition into private equity, to the table, now flourishing as a franchise owner of Schooley Mitchell. We cover Rod's impressive career trajectory, from his early days at big names like Piper Aircraft and Cessna to his strategic move into private equity and, finally, his venture into the cost reduction consulting world with Schooley Mitchell. Rod shares valuable insights into effective strategies for negotiating better deals and leveraging data to understand cost categories, underlining the importance of being open to external consulting help for optimizing operational costs. He discusses the significant impact that saving on overhead costs can have on a companyโ€™s bottom line and future growth. This episode is packed with anecdotes, practical advice, and Rod's personal experiences in navigating cost savings across different industries, making it a must-listen for anyone in the supply chain, engineering, or anyone involved in the manufacturing sector looking to discover untapped areas for savings and reinvestment opportunities.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Focus on Manufacturing and Cost Reduction

01:01 Meet Rod Holter: From Aviation to Private Equity

01:37 Rod's Journey Through the Aviation Industry

06:05 Transitioning from Manufacturing to Private Equity

10:10 The Schooley Mitchell Franchise: A New Venture

12:49 Exploring Cost Reduction Strategies with Schooley Mitchell

18:23 The Challenges of Negotiating Vendor Pricing

19:58 Leveraging Savings for Business Growth

25:57 Navigating the Post-COVID Business Landscape

34:19 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Schooley Mitchell


Resources:

Rod Holter on LinkedIn

Schooley Mitchell

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Crafting Excellence: Stories from the Manufacturing Frontlines 13 13 Crafting Excellence: Stories from the Manufacturing Frontlines full d43953c1-be9b-4274-b262-5e3459fb35d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b583fe5 In this enlightening episode of Inspiring Innovation, I had the pleasure of hosting Greg Brown, the seasoned Plant Manager of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Greg's extensive background in manufacturing, paired with a disciplined leadership style honed in the military, has significantly contributed to the Louisville facility's success. This facility stands out for its vast square footage, comprehensive capabilities, and exceptional team spirit. During our conversation, Greg provided a fascinating overview of the facility's main manufacturing processes, including sewing, RF operation, and forming, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail and precision ingrained in every step from raw material intake to final product delivery. He proudly shared the proactive measures taken to ensure product quality and consistency, meeting ISO certification standards and customizing training programs for new hires, thereby fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Greg also discussed the tactical approaches to navigating the challenges of supply chain disruptions and maintaining on-time delivery records, underscoring the importance of adaptability and resourceful problem-solving in today's competitive landscape. Looking ahead, we explored future goals for the facility, focusing on efficiency optimization and embracing technological advancements to stay ahead in the manufacturing sector. It was truly inspiring to learn how the Louisville team's dedication and innovative strategies have set a high standard in custom manufacturing, serving a diverse range of industries with unparalleled expertise and commitment. Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading voices on spearheading innovation and driving success in manufacturing.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Meet Greg Brown

01:51 Deep Dive into Manufacturing Processes at Louisville

05:28 Ensuring Quality and Consistency in Manufacturing

09:01 Navigating Supply Chain Challenges and Meeting Deadlines

11:59 Addressing Diverse Industry Needs and Challenges

13:59 Evolving Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Upgrades

16:36 Investing in Employee Training and Development

20:47 Cultivating a Strong Workplace Culture and Community

23:51 Quality Control and Assurance Strategies

27:28 Optimizing Efficiency and Productivity in Manufacturing

30:56 Future Goals and Staying Competitive in the Industry

32:51 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> In this enlightening episode of Inspiring Innovation, I had the pleasure of hosting Greg Brown, the seasoned Plant Manager of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Greg's extensive background in manufacturing, paired with a disciplined leadership style honed in the military, has significantly contributed to the Louisville facility's success. This facility stands out for its vast square footage, comprehensive capabilities, and exceptional team spirit. During our conversation, Greg provided a fascinating overview of the facility's main manufacturing processes, including sewing, RF operation, and forming, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail and precision ingrained in every step from raw material intake to final product delivery. He proudly shared the proactive measures taken to ensure product quality and consistency, meeting ISO certification standards and customizing training programs for new hires, thereby fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Greg also discussed the tactical approaches to navigating the challenges of supply chain disruptions and maintaining on-time delivery records, underscoring the importance of adaptability and resourceful problem-solving in today's competitive landscape. Looking ahead, we explored future goals for the facility, focusing on efficiency optimization and embracing technological advancements to stay ahead in the manufacturing sector. It was truly inspiring to learn how the Louisville team's dedication and innovative strategies have set a high standard in custom manufacturing, serving a diverse range of industries with unparalleled expertise and commitment. Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading voices on spearheading innovation and driving success in manufacturing.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Meet Greg Brown

01:51 Deep Dive into Manufacturing Processes at Louisville

05:28 Ensuring Quality and Consistency in Manufacturing

09:01 Navigating Supply Chain Challenges and Meeting Deadlines

11:59 Addressing Diverse Industry Needs and Challenges

13:59 Evolving Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Upgrades

16:36 Investing in Employee Training and Development

20:47 Cultivating a Strong Workplace Culture and Community

23:51 Quality Control and Assurance Strategies

27:28 Optimizing Efficiency and Productivity in Manufacturing

30:56 Future Goals and Staying Competitive in the Industry

32:51 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2039 In this enlightening episode of Inspiring Innovation, I had the pleasure of hosting Greg Brown, the seasoned Plant Manager of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Greg's extensive background in manufacturing, paired with a disciplined leadership style honed in the military, has significantly contributed to the Louisville facility's success. This facility stands out for its vast square footage, comprehensive capabilities, and exceptional team spirit. During our conversation, Greg provided a fascinating overview of the facility's main manufacturing processes, including sewing, RF operation, and forming, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail and precision ingrained in every step from raw material intake to final product delivery. He proudly shared the proactive measures taken to ensure product quality and consistency, meeting ISO certification standards and customizing training programs for new hires, thereby fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Greg also discussed the tactical approaches to navigating the challenges of supply chain disruptions and maintaining on-time delivery records, underscoring the importance of adaptability and resourceful problem-solving in today's competitive landscape. Looking ahead, we explored future goals for the facility, focusing on efficiency optimization and embracing technological advancements to stay ahead in the manufacturing sector. It was truly inspiring to learn how the Louisville team's dedication and innovative strategies have set a high standard in custom manufacturing, serving a diverse range of industries with unparalleled expertise and commitment. Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading voices on spearheading innovation and driving success in manufacturing.


00:00 Welcome to Inspiring Innovation: Meet Greg Brown

01:51 Deep Dive into Manufacturing Processes at Louisville

05:28 Ensuring Quality and Consistency in Manufacturing

09:01 Navigating Supply Chain Challenges and Meeting Deadlines

11:59 Addressing Diverse Industry Needs and Challenges

13:59 Evolving Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Upgrades

16:36 Investing in Employee Training and Development

20:47 Cultivating a Strong Workplace Culture and Community

23:51 Quality Control and Assurance Strategies

27:28 Optimizing Efficiency and Productivity in Manufacturing

30:56 Future Goals and Staying Competitive in the Industry

32:51 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No From the Frontline to Project Management (w/ Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake) 12 12 From the Frontline to Project Management (w/ Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake) full 01b48b34-fc04-43cf-909e-f195773ccb74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d04c04f3 In this engaging episode of Inspiring Innovation, we have the privilege of speaking with Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake, a distinguished veteran of the United States Army and a champion of leadership, project management, and manufacturing in the military sector. Blake shares his invaluable journey, detailing his rise through the ranks to become a Command Sergeant Major, overseeing global networks and advising on critical personnel matters including maintenance, logistics, and training. Post-retirement, his commitment to serving has seamlessly transitioned to supporting the veteran community and contributing his expertise to Polo Custom Products. Throughout our conversation, Blake imparts lessons on leadership, emphasizing the importance of being adaptable, communicative, and trustworthy. He delves into the complexities of managing projects in the manufacturing industry, especially those catering to military technical specifications, and underscores the significance of maintaining quality and fostering pride among team members. His insights extend to the strategic management of multidisciplinary teams and the challenges of meeting stringent military standards. Blake's reflections on his career, the value of trust in leadership, and the profound responsibility of caring for America's sons and daughters are both inspiring and grounding. Join us in this episode as we explore the nuances of innovation and leadership through the experienced lens of a revered military leader and industry expert.


00:49 Guest Introduction: Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake

02:10 Journey to Becoming a Command Sergeant Major

03:00 Inspiration and Challenges in Military Career

05:36 Leadership Styles and Their Application in Manufacturing

07:05 Critical Success Factors for Manufacturing Projects

09:36 Managing and Aligning Multidisciplinary Teams

12:09 Challenges in Meeting Military Technical Specifications

15:19 Project Management Strategies for Successful Delivery

21:06 Supply Chain Management for Military Grade Products

23:12 Ensuring Quality in Manufacturing Process

25:58 Role and Lessons as a Command Sergeant Major

28:44 Closing Remarks and Reflections


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> In this engaging episode of Inspiring Innovation, we have the privilege of speaking with Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake, a distinguished veteran of the United States Army and a champion of leadership, project management, and manufacturing in the military sector. Blake shares his invaluable journey, detailing his rise through the ranks to become a Command Sergeant Major, overseeing global networks and advising on critical personnel matters including maintenance, logistics, and training. Post-retirement, his commitment to serving has seamlessly transitioned to supporting the veteran community and contributing his expertise to Polo Custom Products. Throughout our conversation, Blake imparts lessons on leadership, emphasizing the importance of being adaptable, communicative, and trustworthy. He delves into the complexities of managing projects in the manufacturing industry, especially those catering to military technical specifications, and underscores the significance of maintaining quality and fostering pride among team members. His insights extend to the strategic management of multidisciplinary teams and the challenges of meeting stringent military standards. Blake's reflections on his career, the value of trust in leadership, and the profound responsibility of caring for America's sons and daughters are both inspiring and grounding. Join us in this episode as we explore the nuances of innovation and leadership through the experienced lens of a revered military leader and industry expert.


00:49 Guest Introduction: Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake

02:10 Journey to Becoming a Command Sergeant Major

03:00 Inspiration and Challenges in Military Career

05:36 Leadership Styles and Their Application in Manufacturing

07:05 Critical Success Factors for Manufacturing Projects

09:36 Managing and Aligning Multidisciplinary Teams

12:09 Challenges in Meeting Military Technical Specifications

15:19 Project Management Strategies for Successful Delivery

21:06 Supply Chain Management for Military Grade Products

23:12 Ensuring Quality in Manufacturing Process

25:58 Role and Lessons as a Command Sergeant Major

28:44 Closing Remarks and Reflections


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1786 In this engaging episode of Inspiring Innovation, we have the privilege of speaking with Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake, a distinguished veteran of the United States Army and a champion of leadership, project management, and manufacturing in the military sector. Blake shares his invaluable journey, detailing his rise through the ranks to become a Command Sergeant Major, overseeing global networks and advising on critical personnel matters including maintenance, logistics, and training. Post-retirement, his commitment to serving has seamlessly transitioned to supporting the veteran community and contributing his expertise to Polo Custom Products. Throughout our conversation, Blake imparts lessons on leadership, emphasizing the importance of being adaptable, communicative, and trustworthy. He delves into the complexities of managing projects in the manufacturing industry, especially those catering to military technical specifications, and underscores the significance of maintaining quality and fostering pride among team members. His insights extend to the strategic management of multidisciplinary teams and the challenges of meeting stringent military standards. Blake's reflections on his career, the value of trust in leadership, and the profound responsibility of caring for America's sons and daughters are both inspiring and grounding. Join us in this episode as we explore the nuances of innovation and leadership through the experienced lens of a revered military leader and industry expert.


00:49 Guest Introduction: Command Sergeant Major Stephen Blake

02:10 Journey to Becoming a Command Sergeant Major

03:00 Inspiration and Challenges in Military Career

05:36 Leadership Styles and Their Application in Manufacturing

07:05 Critical Success Factors for Manufacturing Projects

09:36 Managing and Aligning Multidisciplinary Teams

12:09 Challenges in Meeting Military Technical Specifications

15:19 Project Management Strategies for Successful Delivery

21:06 Supply Chain Management for Military Grade Products

23:12 Ensuring Quality in Manufacturing Process

25:58 Role and Lessons as a Command Sergeant Major

28:44 Closing Remarks and Reflections


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Legally Protecting Your Innovations (Chris Proskey - BrownWinick Law Firm) 11 11 Legally Protecting Your Innovations (Chris Proskey - BrownWinick Law Firm) full 4f30d299-bdbb-4ef4-8c71-d45345baba81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87681105 Itโ€™s time to dive into important aspects of custom manufacturing in the context of legal contracts and agreements. To cover this adequately, we are joined by Chris Proskey, a partner at BrownWinick Law Firm who specializes in patent, trademark and intellectual property. We will cover the importance of defining who owns the intellectual property during the custom manufacturing process. He also strongly emphasizes the importance of having well-structured agreements detailing clear responsibilities, aligned incentives and fair terms. Finally, we will navigate discussions on dispute resolution, articulating that though litigation is never desirable, there should exist a clear, amiable resolution path in agreements. Our conversation concludes with an emphasis on the importance of understanding intellectual property rights and the critical role they play in the manufacturing industry.


01:06 Importance of Legal Contracts in Manufacturing

02:31 Understanding Intellectual Property in Manufacturing

03:27 Crafting Effective Agreements

05:57 Avoiding Pitfalls in Contract Drafting

12:23 Understanding and Navigating Force Majeure

17:19 Intellectual Property in Development Agreements

23:25 Understanding Milestones and Deliverables in Agreements

25:31 The Importance of NDAs and Their Nuances

32:37 Addressing Quality Issues in Manufacturing

36:44 Navigating Contract Termination

40:03 Resolving Disputes and Conflict Management

45:00 Closing Thoughts on the Legal Landscape


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Itโ€™s time to dive into important aspects of custom manufacturing in the context of legal contracts and agreements. To cover this adequately, we are joined by Chris Proskey, a partner at BrownWinick Law Firm who specializes in patent, trademark and intellectual property. We will cover the importance of defining who owns the intellectual property during the custom manufacturing process. He also strongly emphasizes the importance of having well-structured agreements detailing clear responsibilities, aligned incentives and fair terms. Finally, we will navigate discussions on dispute resolution, articulating that though litigation is never desirable, there should exist a clear, amiable resolution path in agreements. Our conversation concludes with an emphasis on the importance of understanding intellectual property rights and the critical role they play in the manufacturing industry.


01:06 Importance of Legal Contracts in Manufacturing

02:31 Understanding Intellectual Property in Manufacturing

03:27 Crafting Effective Agreements

05:57 Avoiding Pitfalls in Contract Drafting

12:23 Understanding and Navigating Force Majeure

17:19 Intellectual Property in Development Agreements

23:25 Understanding Milestones and Deliverables in Agreements

25:31 The Importance of NDAs and Their Nuances

32:37 Addressing Quality Issues in Manufacturing

36:44 Navigating Contract Termination

40:03 Resolving Disputes and Conflict Management

45:00 Closing Thoughts on the Legal Landscape


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2890 Itโ€™s time to dive into important aspects of custom manufacturing in the context of legal contracts and agreements. To cover this adequately, we are joined by Chris Proskey, a partner at BrownWinick Law Firm who specializes in patent, trademark and intellectual property. We will cover the importance of defining who owns the intellectual property during the custom manufacturing process. He also strongly emphasizes the importance of having well-structured agreements detailing clear responsibilities, aligned incentives and fair terms. Finally, we will navigate discussions on dispute resolution, articulating that though litigation is never desirable, there should exist a clear, amiable resolution path in agreements. Our conversation concludes with an emphasis on the importance of understanding intellectual property rights and the critical role they play in the manufacturing industry.


01:06 Importance of Legal Contracts in Manufacturing

02:31 Understanding Intellectual Property in Manufacturing

03:27 Crafting Effective Agreements

05:57 Avoiding Pitfalls in Contract Drafting

12:23 Understanding and Navigating Force Majeure

17:19 Intellectual Property in Development Agreements

23:25 Understanding Milestones and Deliverables in Agreements

25:31 The Importance of NDAs and Their Nuances

32:37 Addressing Quality Issues in Manufacturing

36:44 Navigating Contract Termination

40:03 Resolving Disputes and Conflict Management

45:00 Closing Thoughts on the Legal Landscape


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Innovation in Product Development (w/ Carla DeShaw) 10 10 Innovation in Product Development (w/ Carla DeShaw) full bbde3ab4-9501-4beb-a50a-431406f72dfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2c5936c In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, Sean Frost talks with Carla DeShaw, a leading figure in product development and innovation. They delve into product development strategies for product engineers and technology advancements in manufacturing. Carla shares insights regarding various manufacturing processes including RF sealing, Impulse sealing, ultrasonic sealing, and thermoforming, along with the importance of material selection. They also discuss the importance of quality control and how they maintain it through various phases of production. Furthermore, Carla expresses her excitement for the potential of ultrasonic sewing machines, which promise greater efficiency and speed in the future.


00:29 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Introducing the Guest: Carla DeShaw

01:43 Carla DeShaw's Expertise and Role at Polo Custom Products

02:22 Deep Dive into Radio Frequency Sealing

04:01 Impact of RF Sealing in Real-Life Scenarios

06:36 Materials Suitable for RF Sealing

07:40 Exploring Impulse Sealing and Hot Air Welders

11:02 Understanding Ultrasonic Sealing

12:32 The Art of Sewing Lightweight Materials

22:16 The Role of Thermoforming in Product Development

27:56 Adding Logos to Products

30:28 The Precision of Laser Cutting

31:44 Quality Control in Manufacturing

37:48 Staying Updated with Latest Technologies in Manufacturing


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, Sean Frost talks with Carla DeShaw, a leading figure in product development and innovation. They delve into product development strategies for product engineers and technology advancements in manufacturing. Carla shares insights regarding various manufacturing processes including RF sealing, Impulse sealing, ultrasonic sealing, and thermoforming, along with the importance of material selection. They also discuss the importance of quality control and how they maintain it through various phases of production. Furthermore, Carla expresses her excitement for the potential of ultrasonic sewing machines, which promise greater efficiency and speed in the future.


00:29 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Introducing the Guest: Carla DeShaw

01:43 Carla DeShaw's Expertise and Role at Polo Custom Products

02:22 Deep Dive into Radio Frequency Sealing

04:01 Impact of RF Sealing in Real-Life Scenarios

06:36 Materials Suitable for RF Sealing

07:40 Exploring Impulse Sealing and Hot Air Welders

11:02 Understanding Ultrasonic Sealing

12:32 The Art of Sewing Lightweight Materials

22:16 The Role of Thermoforming in Product Development

27:56 Adding Logos to Products

30:28 The Precision of Laser Cutting

31:44 Quality Control in Manufacturing

37:48 Staying Updated with Latest Technologies in Manufacturing


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2458 In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, Sean Frost talks with Carla DeShaw, a leading figure in product development and innovation. They delve into product development strategies for product engineers and technology advancements in manufacturing. Carla shares insights regarding various manufacturing processes including RF sealing, Impulse sealing, ultrasonic sealing, and thermoforming, along with the importance of material selection. They also discuss the importance of quality control and how they maintain it through various phases of production. Furthermore, Carla expresses her excitement for the potential of ultrasonic sewing machines, which promise greater efficiency and speed in the future.


00:29 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Introducing the Guest: Carla DeShaw

01:43 Carla DeShaw's Expertise and Role at Polo Custom Products

02:22 Deep Dive into Radio Frequency Sealing

04:01 Impact of RF Sealing in Real-Life Scenarios

06:36 Materials Suitable for RF Sealing

07:40 Exploring Impulse Sealing and Hot Air Welders

11:02 Understanding Ultrasonic Sealing

12:32 The Art of Sewing Lightweight Materials

22:16 The Role of Thermoforming in Product Development

27:56 Adding Logos to Products

30:28 The Precision of Laser Cutting

31:44 Quality Control in Manufacturing

37:48 Staying Updated with Latest Technologies in Manufacturing


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Protect Your Business from Hacking (w/ Rob Ward) 9 9 Protect Your Business from Hacking (w/ Rob Ward) full c71a5c96-1861-43ed-8b82-a66db5df1266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c2120ed Itโ€™s a dangerous digital world out there, with many threats facing all businesses. In this episode, host Sean Frost is joined by Rob Ward, Polo's VP of IT, who shares his experiences in the company, on his past projects and the role IT plays in the manufacturing industry. He also provides insights into cybersecurity threats, discussing how bad actors manipulate systems and breach security walls, as well as practical tips and guidance on protecting oneself against these threats.


01:17 Guest Introduction: Rob Ward

03:20 Role of IT in Manufacturing

03:46 The Importance of IT in Problem Solving

06:22 Challenges of Cybersecurity

09:17 The Reality of Cyber Attacks

12:31 Understanding Social Engineering

16:07 The Threat of Deepfakes

24:30 Polo's Cybersecurity Measures

28:07 Personal Cybersecurity Tips


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuYoMs6CLEw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHSmo72oVao

Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Itโ€™s a dangerous digital world out there, with many threats facing all businesses. In this episode, host Sean Frost is joined by Rob Ward, Polo's VP of IT, who shares his experiences in the company, on his past projects and the role IT plays in the manufacturing industry. He also provides insights into cybersecurity threats, discussing how bad actors manipulate systems and breach security walls, as well as practical tips and guidance on protecting oneself against these threats.


01:17 Guest Introduction: Rob Ward

03:20 Role of IT in Manufacturing

03:46 The Importance of IT in Problem Solving

06:22 Challenges of Cybersecurity

09:17 The Reality of Cyber Attacks

12:31 Understanding Social Engineering

16:07 The Threat of Deepfakes

24:30 Polo's Cybersecurity Measures

28:07 Personal Cybersecurity Tips


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuYoMs6CLEw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHSmo72oVao

Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2260 Itโ€™s a dangerous digital world out there, with many threats facing all businesses. In this episode, host Sean Frost is joined by Rob Ward, Polo's VP of IT, who shares his experiences in the company, on his past projects and the role IT plays in the manufacturing industry. He also provides insights into cybersecurity threats, discussing how bad actors manipulate systems and breach security walls, as well as practical tips and guidance on protecting oneself against these threats.


01:17 Guest Introduction: Rob Ward

03:20 Role of IT in Manufacturing

03:46 The Importance of IT in Problem Solving

06:22 Challenges of Cybersecurity

09:17 The Reality of Cyber Attacks

12:31 Understanding Social Engineering

16:07 The Threat of Deepfakes

24:30 Polo's Cybersecurity Measures

28:07 Personal Cybersecurity Tips


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuYoMs6CLEw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHSmo72oVao

Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No The World of Defense Procurement (Ron Houle - Pivot Step Consultants) 8 8 The World of Defense Procurement (Ron Houle - Pivot Step Consultants) full 94f13bb0-4cb0-4445-acbf-fc8d000f34a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c51564b7 Exploring Manufacturing Trends in the Defense Industry: A Conversation with Ron Houle

The episode of 'Inspiring Innovation' features Ron Huell, the founder and president of Pivot Step Consultants, who shares his extensive experience and insights about the defense industry, procurement process and innovative changes in the sector. Ron discusses his involvement with key players such as the Army National Guard, Philips Healthcare, and General Dynamics, also shedding light on his legislative affairs role at the Pentagon. The conversation delves into the current geopolitical landscape's impact on the trade industry, emphasizing the importance of organizational leadership. Huell also introduces the Gettysburg Leadership Experience, an innovative leader development program that offers experiential learning from historical leadership events. On this episode we discuss:


02:01 Insights into Defense Procurement and Opportunities

04:27 Ronโ€™s Personal Connection to the Textile Industry

05:47 Challenges and Opportunities in Defense and Private Industry

06:35 Innovative Changes and Approaches in Defense Procurement

14:21 Understanding Defense Budgets and Legislative Processes

19:16 Building Relationships and Partnerships in the Defense Industry

32:17 Geopolitical Landscape Impact on Trade

43:07 Lessons from Gettysburg Leadership Experience


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Exploring Manufacturing Trends in the Defense Industry: A Conversation with Ron Houle

The episode of 'Inspiring Innovation' features Ron Huell, the founder and president of Pivot Step Consultants, who shares his extensive experience and insights about the defense industry, procurement process and innovative changes in the sector. Ron discusses his involvement with key players such as the Army National Guard, Philips Healthcare, and General Dynamics, also shedding light on his legislative affairs role at the Pentagon. The conversation delves into the current geopolitical landscape's impact on the trade industry, emphasizing the importance of organizational leadership. Huell also introduces the Gettysburg Leadership Experience, an innovative leader development program that offers experiential learning from historical leadership events. On this episode we discuss:


02:01 Insights into Defense Procurement and Opportunities

04:27 Ronโ€™s Personal Connection to the Textile Industry

05:47 Challenges and Opportunities in Defense and Private Industry

06:35 Innovative Changes and Approaches in Defense Procurement

14:21 Understanding Defense Budgets and Legislative Processes

19:16 Building Relationships and Partnerships in the Defense Industry

32:17 Geopolitical Landscape Impact on Trade

43:07 Lessons from Gettysburg Leadership Experience


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0600 Sean Frost Sean Frost 3364 Exploring Manufacturing Trends in the Defense Industry: A Conversation with Ron Houle

The episode of 'Inspiring Innovation' features Ron Huell, the founder and president of Pivot Step Consultants, who shares his extensive experience and insights about the defense industry, procurement process and innovative changes in the sector. Ron discusses his involvement with key players such as the Army National Guard, Philips Healthcare, and General Dynamics, also shedding light on his legislative affairs role at the Pentagon. The conversation delves into the current geopolitical landscape's impact on the trade industry, emphasizing the importance of organizational leadership. Huell also introduces the Gettysburg Leadership Experience, an innovative leader development program that offers experiential learning from historical leadership events. On this episode we discuss:


02:01 Insights into Defense Procurement and Opportunities

04:27 Ronโ€™s Personal Connection to the Textile Industry

05:47 Challenges and Opportunities in Defense and Private Industry

06:35 Innovative Changes and Approaches in Defense Procurement

14:21 Understanding Defense Budgets and Legislative Processes

19:16 Building Relationships and Partnerships in the Defense Industry

32:17 Geopolitical Landscape Impact on Trade

43:07 Lessons from Gettysburg Leadership Experience


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

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This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Developing a Strong Workforce (w/ Al Frost) 7 7 Developing a Strong Workforce (w/ Al Frost) full 1d58ee72-37b8-41f3-aabd-383b4fb99c75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f01a337 Things are changing rapidly around hiring and retention of team members in a manufacturing environment.ย  And so I had to get my dad, Al Frost, (heโ€™s an HR professional) on the show to walk through ways to be effective in developing and maintaining a strong workforce. On this episode we discuss:

  • Alโ€™s 15 minutes of fame at the Home Depot
  • The current hiring environment
  • Creative referral programs
  • Managing remote work flexibility
  • Growing your career in a manufacturing environment
  • Being effective when you step into a management role
  • Developing your team
  • Thinking strategically in your business
  • Bridging the gap between HR and manufacturing
  • Ensuring well-being across the organization

Resources:
A Plan Is Not a Strategy - YouTube

The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy (hbr.org)

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Things are changing rapidly around hiring and retention of team members in a manufacturing environment.ย  And so I had to get my dad, Al Frost, (heโ€™s an HR professional) on the show to walk through ways to be effective in developing and maintaining a strong workforce. On this episode we discuss:

  • Alโ€™s 15 minutes of fame at the Home Depot
  • The current hiring environment
  • Creative referral programs
  • Managing remote work flexibility
  • Growing your career in a manufacturing environment
  • Being effective when you step into a management role
  • Developing your team
  • Thinking strategically in your business
  • Bridging the gap between HR and manufacturing
  • Ensuring well-being across the organization

Resources:
A Plan Is Not a Strategy - YouTube

The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy (hbr.org)

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2539 Things are changing rapidly around hiring and retention of team members in a manufacturing environment.ย  And so I had to get my dad, Al Frost, (heโ€™s an HR professional) on the show to walk through ways to be effective in developing and maintaining a strong workforce. On this episode we discuss:

  • Alโ€™s 15 minutes of fame at the Home Depot
  • The current hiring environment
  • Creative referral programs
  • Managing remote work flexibility
  • Growing your career in a manufacturing environment
  • Being effective when you step into a management role
  • Developing your team
  • Thinking strategically in your business
  • Bridging the gap between HR and manufacturing
  • Ensuring well-being across the organization

Resources:
A Plan Is Not a Strategy - YouTube

The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy (hbr.org)

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Crafting a Strong Culture (w/ Kent Lammers) 6 6 Crafting a Strong Culture (w/ Kent Lammers) full 5a497eb1-a654-4521-bfca-9aebea2197f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b2714b9 Polo Custom Products CEO Kent Lammers joins the show.ย  He shares with host Sean Frost how he views the building of culture and innovation at Polo and how critical those pieces are to success in manufacturing. On this episode we discuss:

  • Kentโ€™s Polo journey
  • A balance of technology and finance
  • The keys to a successful acquisition or divesting
  • The secret sauce of product development
  • Serving the customer
  • Developing a strong culture
  • The impact that any employee can make
  • Implementing challenging new processes to make the business better
  • Continuous improvement
  • Pursuing sustainability
  • Following the roadmap
  • Always, always, always document

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


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Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Polo Custom Products CEO Kent Lammers joins the show.ย  He shares with host Sean Frost how he views the building of culture and innovation at Polo and how critical those pieces are to success in manufacturing. On this episode we discuss:

  • Kentโ€™s Polo journey
  • A balance of technology and finance
  • The keys to a successful acquisition or divesting
  • The secret sauce of product development
  • Serving the customer
  • Developing a strong culture
  • The impact that any employee can make
  • Implementing challenging new processes to make the business better
  • Continuous improvement
  • Pursuing sustainability
  • Following the roadmap
  • Always, always, always document

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2549 Polo Custom Products CEO Kent Lammers joins the show.ย  He shares with host Sean Frost how he views the building of culture and innovation at Polo and how critical those pieces are to success in manufacturing. On this episode we discuss:

  • Kentโ€™s Polo journey
  • A balance of technology and finance
  • The keys to a successful acquisition or divesting
  • The secret sauce of product development
  • Serving the customer
  • Developing a strong culture
  • The impact that any employee can make
  • Implementing challenging new processes to make the business better
  • Continuous improvement
  • Pursuing sustainability
  • Following the roadmap
  • Always, always, always document

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Partnership and Collaboration are Key 5 5 Partnership and Collaboration are Key full 43f1d4c3-a3bf-4712-b986-8cd644876849 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f8362c3 Host Sean Frost shares some of the experiences heโ€™s seen at Polo Custom Products how the team comes together to deliver on its promises to customers. In doing so, we review some of the conversations weโ€™ve been having with manufacturing experts who operate behind the scenes. On this episode we discuss:

  • Seeing the team come together
  • The criticality of products that are made
  • How the role of supply chain has been elevated
  • Mitigating risk with suppliers
  • Working collaboratively with others
  • The value of people in the manufacturing industry
  • Measuring performance and complying with regulatory requirements
  • Making products that cannot afford to fail
  • Always take a plant tour
  • Creating success for the customer
  • The challenges with scaling
  • Getting bad news early is good news
  • Understanding what success means for your customer

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Host Sean Frost shares some of the experiences heโ€™s seen at Polo Custom Products how the team comes together to deliver on its promises to customers. In doing so, we review some of the conversations weโ€™ve been having with manufacturing experts who operate behind the scenes. On this episode we discuss:

  • Seeing the team come together
  • The criticality of products that are made
  • How the role of supply chain has been elevated
  • Mitigating risk with suppliers
  • Working collaboratively with others
  • The value of people in the manufacturing industry
  • Measuring performance and complying with regulatory requirements
  • Making products that cannot afford to fail
  • Always take a plant tour
  • Creating success for the customer
  • The challenges with scaling
  • Getting bad news early is good news
  • Understanding what success means for your customer

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1112 Host Sean Frost shares some of the experiences heโ€™s seen at Polo Custom Products how the team comes together to deliver on its promises to customers. In doing so, we review some of the conversations weโ€™ve been having with manufacturing experts who operate behind the scenes. On this episode we discuss:

  • Seeing the team come together
  • The criticality of products that are made
  • How the role of supply chain has been elevated
  • Mitigating risk with suppliers
  • Working collaboratively with others
  • The value of people in the manufacturing industry
  • Measuring performance and complying with regulatory requirements
  • Making products that cannot afford to fail
  • Always take a plant tour
  • Creating success for the customer
  • The challenges with scaling
  • Getting bad news early is good news
  • Understanding what success means for your customer

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Supply Chain Became (too) Exciting (w/ Jennifer Fennell) 4 4 Supply Chain Became (too) Exciting (w/ Jennifer Fennell) full 75b36aa5-6ff5-4ac3-949d-b8ee8959d666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4f1ded9 Five years ago if you started discussing supply chain to someone their eyes would instantly glaze over.ย  But in todayโ€™s post-COVID world, everyone is struggling to keep up and itโ€™s one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful manufacturing business.ย  Host Sean Frost speaks with Jennifer Fennell, Director of Supply Chain at Polo Custom Products. On this episode we discuss:

  • Adjusting to life in Canada
  • Starting at Polo Custom Products as a single mom
  • Getting support from others
  • How disruptions have an impact on the supply chain
  • Supply chain is a team effort
  • Mitigating risks in an uncertain landscape
  • Diversification of suppliers
  • Supply chain best practices
  • Identifying challenges early
  • Supply chain management being taught in high schools
  • AI (artificial intelligence) and the supply chain

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


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Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Five years ago if you started discussing supply chain to someone their eyes would instantly glaze over.ย  But in todayโ€™s post-COVID world, everyone is struggling to keep up and itโ€™s one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful manufacturing business.ย  Host Sean Frost speaks with Jennifer Fennell, Director of Supply Chain at Polo Custom Products. On this episode we discuss:

  • Adjusting to life in Canada
  • Starting at Polo Custom Products as a single mom
  • Getting support from others
  • How disruptions have an impact on the supply chain
  • Supply chain is a team effort
  • Mitigating risks in an uncertain landscape
  • Diversification of suppliers
  • Supply chain best practices
  • Identifying challenges early
  • Supply chain management being taught in high schools
  • AI (artificial intelligence) and the supply chain

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 2675 Five years ago if you started discussing supply chain to someone their eyes would instantly glaze over.ย  But in todayโ€™s post-COVID world, everyone is struggling to keep up and itโ€™s one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful manufacturing business.ย  Host Sean Frost speaks with Jennifer Fennell, Director of Supply Chain at Polo Custom Products. On this episode we discuss:

  • Adjusting to life in Canada
  • Starting at Polo Custom Products as a single mom
  • Getting support from others
  • How disruptions have an impact on the supply chain
  • Supply chain is a team effort
  • Mitigating risks in an uncertain landscape
  • Diversification of suppliers
  • Supply chain best practices
  • Identifying challenges early
  • Supply chain management being taught in high schools
  • AI (artificial intelligence) and the supply chain

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No The Highest Quality (w/ Dawn Silver) 3 3 The Highest Quality (w/ Dawn Silver) full 93134089-eb6f-43ef-8fb9-e1b71a7e136b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e629b17a Polo Director of Quality, Dawn Silver, joins Sean Frost to talk about how regulations and requirements drive activity across the manufacturing.ย  Silver has been with Polo for nine years and has a degree in biology and a master's in science. Before Polo, she worked at a contract sterilization company in the greater Chicago land area and fulfilled multiple quality roles. She now works with a broad set of industries and regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, FAA, and different automotive standards. On this episode we discuss:


00:06:00ย  Discussion on Regulations Across Different Industries

00:08:00ย  Quality System Inspection Techniques, Production Part Approval Process, and Pre-Market Approval

00:11:00ย  Quality Planning for Successful Medical Device Manufacturing

00:13:00ย  Quality Management System at Polo

00:15:00ย  Quality Assurance and Testing in Manufacturing

00:20:00ย  Continuous Improvement and Retention of Associates

00:22:00ย  Quality Initiatives at Polo Custom Products


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Polo Director of Quality, Dawn Silver, joins Sean Frost to talk about how regulations and requirements drive activity across the manufacturing.ย  Silver has been with Polo for nine years and has a degree in biology and a master's in science. Before Polo, she worked at a contract sterilization company in the greater Chicago land area and fulfilled multiple quality roles. She now works with a broad set of industries and regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, FAA, and different automotive standards. On this episode we discuss:


00:06:00ย  Discussion on Regulations Across Different Industries

00:08:00ย  Quality System Inspection Techniques, Production Part Approval Process, and Pre-Market Approval

00:11:00ย  Quality Planning for Successful Medical Device Manufacturing

00:13:00ย  Quality Management System at Polo

00:15:00ย  Quality Assurance and Testing in Manufacturing

00:20:00ย  Continuous Improvement and Retention of Associates

00:22:00ย  Quality Initiatives at Polo Custom Products


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1518 Polo Director of Quality, Dawn Silver, joins Sean Frost to talk about how regulations and requirements drive activity across the manufacturing.ย  Silver has been with Polo for nine years and has a degree in biology and a master's in science. Before Polo, she worked at a contract sterilization company in the greater Chicago land area and fulfilled multiple quality roles. She now works with a broad set of industries and regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, FAA, and different automotive standards. On this episode we discuss:


00:06:00ย  Discussion on Regulations Across Different Industries

00:08:00ย  Quality System Inspection Techniques, Production Part Approval Process, and Pre-Market Approval

00:11:00ย  Quality Planning for Successful Medical Device Manufacturing

00:13:00ย  Quality Management System at Polo

00:15:00ย  Quality Assurance and Testing in Manufacturing

00:20:00ย  Continuous Improvement and Retention of Associates

00:22:00ย  Quality Initiatives at Polo Custom Products


Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Building Success for 75 Years (w/ Polo COO Brian Weber) 2 2 Building Success for 75 Years (w/ Polo COO Brian Weber) full c8fa9a2c-946e-4831-8bd7-44a2a67d9875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0d10708 Whenever someone offers you the opportunity for a plant tour, you can always learn something.ย  And in the case of Polo Chief Operating Officer Brian Weber, it led him down an entirely different career path. On this episode we discuss:

  • The tour that led to a job offer
  • Working on and racing motorcycles
  • Learning about the variety of manufacturing processes
  • Brianโ€™s career progression
  • Being the Presidentโ€™s advance team in Cuba
  • Opportunities to work around the world
  • What creates a successful company
  • The unique position of Polo in the manufacturing industry
  • Maintaining a high standard of quality
  • Key products that stand out in Brianโ€™s mind
  • The collaborative effort with customers
  • What the future holds for Polo

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Whenever someone offers you the opportunity for a plant tour, you can always learn something.ย  And in the case of Polo Chief Operating Officer Brian Weber, it led him down an entirely different career path. On this episode we discuss:

  • The tour that led to a job offer
  • Working on and racing motorcycles
  • Learning about the variety of manufacturing processes
  • Brianโ€™s career progression
  • Being the Presidentโ€™s advance team in Cuba
  • Opportunities to work around the world
  • What creates a successful company
  • The unique position of Polo in the manufacturing industry
  • Maintaining a high standard of quality
  • Key products that stand out in Brianโ€™s mind
  • The collaborative effort with customers
  • What the future holds for Polo

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 3294 Whenever someone offers you the opportunity for a plant tour, you can always learn something.ย  And in the case of Polo Chief Operating Officer Brian Weber, it led him down an entirely different career path. On this episode we discuss:

  • The tour that led to a job offer
  • Working on and racing motorcycles
  • Learning about the variety of manufacturing processes
  • Brianโ€™s career progression
  • Being the Presidentโ€™s advance team in Cuba
  • Opportunities to work around the world
  • What creates a successful company
  • The unique position of Polo in the manufacturing industry
  • Maintaining a high standard of quality
  • Key products that stand out in Brianโ€™s mind
  • The collaborative effort with customers
  • What the future holds for Polo

Resources:

A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom Products


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net

]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No Manufacturing Solutions for Customer Success (w/ Lyn Lemke) 1 1 Manufacturing Solutions for Customer Success (w/ Lyn Lemke) full 0acacf99-fda3-49d6-bb35-39433d2de5cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d41cc39d As a leader in the sales organization at Polo Custom Products, Lyn Lemke has had a front row seat as ideas and designs have turned into products.ย  She shares what itโ€™s like to be a part of that process with host Sean Frost. On this episode we discuss:

  • Transitioning from retail into manufacturing
  • Differences between industrial and medical product markets
  • The satisfaction of making products that save lives
  • Meeting regulations for various regions
  • Dealing with challenges on the production floor and pivoting
  • Bad news early
  • Supply chain challenges
  • The value of experience in manufacturing
  • Watching products come to life

Resources:

YouTube Feature on Polo Custom Products

Blog by Lyn: Expert RF Sealing for Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers - Polo Custom Products

Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net


]]> As a leader in the sales organization at Polo Custom Products, Lyn Lemke has had a front row seat as ideas and designs have turned into products.ย  She shares what itโ€™s like to be a part of that process with host Sean Frost. On this episode we discuss:

  • Transitioning from retail into manufacturing
  • Differences between industrial and medical product markets
  • The satisfaction of making products that save lives
  • Meeting regulations for various regions
  • Dealing with challenges on the production floor and pivoting
  • Bad news early
  • Supply chain challenges
  • The value of experience in manufacturing
  • Watching products come to life

Resources:

YouTube Feature on Polo Custom Products

Blog by Lyn: Expert RF Sealing for Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers - Polo Custom Products

Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net


]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Sean Frost Sean Frost 1627 As a leader in the sales organization at Polo Custom Products, Lyn Lemke has had a front row seat as ideas and designs have turned into products.ย  She shares what itโ€™s like to be a part of that process with host Sean Frost. On this episode we discuss:

  • Transitioning from retail into manufacturing
  • Differences between industrial and medical product markets
  • The satisfaction of making products that save lives
  • Meeting regulations for various regions
  • Dealing with challenges on the production floor and pivoting
  • Bad news early
  • Supply chain challenges
  • The value of experience in manufacturing
  • Watching products come to life

Resources:

YouTube Feature on Polo Custom Products

Blog by Lyn: Expert RF Sealing for Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers - Polo Custom Products

Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn


Learn more about Polo Custom Products


Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

ย 

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.ย  For more information visit ictpod.net


]]> Manufacturing, OEM, Technology, Supply Chain, Product Design, Prototyping No