Ed and Alvaro welcome their first-ever guest to the show: David Ballina!  David is a 15+ year veteran of manufacturing, and his resume includes roles with PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PCA. He is currently the general manager of Operational Excellence Consulting. Ed and Alvaro kick off the episode by covering the creative ways businesses are reducing waste and contributing to the circular economy. Then, they interview David to hear his insights and learn about his experiences rolling out TPM and 5S on the plant floor. To keep the conversation going: Email us: mmu@augury.com Find us on The Endpoint: <a href= "http://endpoint.augury.com/">endpoint.augury.com</a> Download the full podcast here: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-meet-up/id1741576040"> Apple</a> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/5aWmbWIjqtisBM3qjhtxxm?si=7cce310235be4c8d"> Spotify</a><a href= "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/66b872a6-b1ea-459b-913f-7056d59a6a5b/manufacturing-meet-up">Amazon Music</a><a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-manufacturing-meet-up-168048443/">iHeart Radio</a><a href= "https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxtT-xcDLkHsC756iZ4yw">YouTube Music</a> (formerly Google Play)

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Your place for real talk about working efficiently and kicking back on your downtime. Pull up a chair and join manufacturing veterans Ed Ballina and Alvaro Cuba as they break down factory life.