The Production Line

Business & Economics Podcasts

In today's competitive business environment, you need an edge that will allow you to consistently deliver a quality product to your customer. Whether you are in a manufacturing industry, service industry or even working for someone else, the processes and services in place will allow you to deliver consistently, and react quickly as the market changes direction. Listen and find specific nuggets to recognize the processes in place, determine your ideal state, and then set up a plan to get there.

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United States

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Business & Economics Podcasts

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In today's competitive business environment, you need an edge that will allow you to consistently deliver a quality product to your customer. Whether you are in a manufacturing industry, service industry or even working for someone else, the processes and services in place will allow you to deliver consistently, and react quickly as the market changes direction. Listen and find specific nuggets to recognize the processes in place, determine your ideal state, and then set up a plan to get there.

Language:

English

Episodes

094 ~ Meet Dave

4/19/2018

In the last episode, I told you about a guy that changed his career twice within a short time spean successfully And by the way He is over 50. Meet Dave C. Here is an interview I did with him earlier this year. Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Jim Trela; James; Dave; Leadership; Management; Employment Help; Over 50; Ageism;

Duration:00:27:18

092 ~ 50 Plus Discussion - Introduction

3/14/2018

I don’t know about you, but, as I get past the age of 50, I’m looking at my career and where it is headed next. I don’t mean retirement either I have an 11 year old at home, which gives me at lease another 12 or 13 years of work ahead of me, just to get him through college With this on my mind, I’ve been writing down some notes... Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Jim; Trela; James; Production; Line; Management; Leadership; Over 50; Fifty; Career; Change; Strategy;

Duration:00:07:23

091 ~ What Do You Have in Your Work Area

1/19/2018

If you look around your work area, what do you see? Is it related to your education? You Family Previous jobs? Current job? Awards? More importantly, why are they there? Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Jim Trela; Production Line; Management; Leadership;

Duration:00:06:28

090 ~ New Direction for the Production Line and Disagreements That Work

1/5/2018

After taking a couple weeks off, I've decided to improve the Production Line. Listen in to find out what Then we talk about Disagreements That Work Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Management; Conflict; Disagreements; Management; Leadership; Jim Trela; James G Trela;

Duration:00:10:37

088 ~ Experience is Necessary - You cant Make It on Youth Alone

12/15/2017

There are many companies out there that are ignoring one of the most valuable talent pools in the world And they are going to have to pay for it We’re talking about the Seasoned Veterans Let’s talk about this resource pool And how it can help save you some time, money and headaches KeyWords: Production Line; Jim Trela; Management; Leadership; Process Improvement; Age in Business; Seasoned Citizens;

Duration:00:19:32

087 ~ The Why Behind The Production Line

12/8/2017

Why? We spoke about it from your perspective. Why are you in business? Why are you doing the thing you do for your customers? This is the most important reason in any business person’s career. The same goes for me Here’s why I created the Production Line and why I haven’t missed a podcast in over 85 episodes Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Jim Trela; Leadership; Management; Business; Entrepreneur; Life

Duration:00:06:51

086 ~ So You Want to Start a Business - How

12/1/2017

In our current series titled: So you want to Start A Business… We have looked at the questions of: Why -The reason behind the business What - The business you are going to start Who - Defining your customer And now we are going to talk about the most important question: How?” Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Leadership; Management; Entrepreneur; Process Improvement; Jim Trela; Standard Operation Procedures; Quality

Duration:00:10:24

085 ~ A Holiday Message To Our Listeners

11/24/2017

Today, we are going to take a little break from our talks about starting your own business This episode is being published during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend so I wanted to take some time to reflect on all we have All the while, dropping some value nuggets for Holiday Scheduling Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Jim Trela; Production Line; Center for Grateful Leadership; Judy Umlas; Leadership; Management; Holidays; Process Improvement

Duration:00:07:43

084 ~ So You Want To Start a Business - Who

11/17/2017

Wouldn’t you like to have a customer at your beck and call to whom you could ask all your questions? A customer that would answer you with the sincerity of the question being asked? Someone that would answer questions like: What are you [customer] most in need of that I [businessperson] could provide? When are you most in need of my services? What are your concerns right now? What color should I produce? And more .. Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Entrepreneur; Small...

Duration:00:10:36

083 ~ So You Want to Start a Business - What

11/10/2017

Today we are going to continue our discussion on the topic: So you want to start your own business Last episode we began the whole thing by answering the question: “Why?” This is answered with the mission and vision statements. The mission statement tells why you are starting this business The vision statement tells how you are going to make the mission come true What is the business going to look like? So once you have these two in order, the next question is: What? What are you...

Duration:00:10:56

082 ~ So You want To Start A Business

11/3/2017

Welcome to the Production Line Today you are going to ask yourself a key question that will help take your business in the right direction I’ve asked this question to a woman that is looking to start her own business I’ve also asked this question of people that have owned their business for years A third group of people I ask this question of are those managers responsible for delivery of a good or service to a customer What is this question? Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line;...

Duration:00:06:59

081 ~ Non-Profit Program Management 2017 - Accomplishments

10/27/2017

Last week, I told you about the volunteering I do at my son’s school. Like last year, I ran this year’s Father / Son Service Program at the Sacred Heart Apostolic School in Indiana So what did we accomplish with $1,250, 80 People, and 4 Hours? Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Leadership; Management; Non-Profit; Program Management; Sacred Heart Apostolic School; SHAS; Process Improvement

Duration:00:08:32

080 ~ Non-Profit Program Management 2017

10/20/2017

Again this year, I ran the Father / Son Service Program at the Sacred Heart Apostolic School in Indiana How did it all begin? In July, I contacted the the Rector of the High School, Fr. Timothy Walsh, to ask about the Father / Son Weekend and if the Service Program was going to be part of it. Since the program was such a success last year, I assumed it would, but didn’t want to make that assumption. The dads and the students all enjoyed the time together as well as the physical work...

Duration:00:12:16

078 ~ Delivery of a Consistent Experience is Most Important

10/6/2017

Topic of today’s podcast Delivering a consistent quality product to your customer requires a solid process I say this at the beginning of each and every podcast Now, I’m not the only one There is a blog that talks directly about this topic The blog comes from the Genesys company and can be found at: http://blog.genesys.com/consistency-is-key-to-customer-experience-excellence/ The name of the post is: “Consistency Is Key to Customer Experience Excellence” And it’s dated October 3,...

Duration:00:06:21

077 ~ Processes in Your Organization

9/29/2017

Over the last couple episodes, I have walked you through the processes I found while on vacation. I told of Horse farms, hotels, a cavern tour and the Jack Daniels Distillery So what does this leave you in your business or organization? Do you have solid processes and systems in place? Do you have any systems in place? Let's get back to working on your business. Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Process Improvement; Management; Leadership; Processes; Systems; Taylor Made...

Duration:00:08:30

076 ~ A process Filled Vacation - Part 2

9/22/2017

Are you process aware? Not only within your organization, but when you are out and about? Today, I want you to begin becoming more process aware. As an example Let me tell you more about my vacation... Now, what do you notice when you are on vacation? Everything is novel to you so you begin to notice everything My wife and I recently went on vacation Driving to Louisville, KY Then to Nashville, TN Then to Chattanooga, TN Our Ultimate destination was to Columbus, GA and Fort...

Duration:00:05:57

075 ~ A Process Filled Vacation

9/15/2017

Are you process aware? Not only within your organization, but when you are out and about? Today, I want you to begin becoming more process aware. Let me tell you about my vacation... What do you notice when you are on vacation? Everything is novel to you so you begin to notice everything We recently went on a vacation Driving to Louisville, KY Then to Nashville, KY Then to Chattanooga, TN Our Ultimate destination was to Columbus, GA and Fort Benning. Then we drove home with a...

Duration:00:09:45

074 ~ Processes at Taylor Made Farm

9/8/2017

What do you notice when you are on vacation? Everything is novel to you so you begin to notice everything We recently went on a vacation Driving to Louisville, KY Then to Nashville, KY Then to Chattanooga, TN Our Ultimate Destination was Columbus, GA and Fort Benning On the way back we drove to Lexington, KY and stayed with friends While there I got the chance to visit place a place that was a testament to processes, procedures and satisfied customers Taylor Made Farm Keywords:...

Duration:00:10:39

073 ~ One Year Annivesary of the Production Line

9/1/2017

You’re listening to the Production Line I’m your host, Jim Trela Can you believe that the The Production Line has been on the air for a year now? This is our 73rd installment, each going every week. We haven’t missed one yet Now it's your turn to give me your feedback for the second year Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Production Line; Jim Trela; Management; Leadership; Anniversary;

Duration:00:03:22

072 ~ Fixing Process Problems in Your Business

8/25/2017

I’ve said this before The best ideas will come from the people doing the job. In the last episode, I talked about the art of listening And how it is a skill that needs to be practiced If management has this skill, they will have an easier time when problems arise Especially systemic or procedural problems When something is not going well in a process or procedure It is important to go to the people that know the process the best The people doing the job. Keywords: #IWorkForGM;...

Duration:00:06:43