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Podcast: The Edges of Lean
Episode: Ep 137 Jared Thatcher (and the Global Lean Summit)
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Key Takeaways
Jared Thatcher has 20+ years of lean experience across manufacturing, consulting, and government sectors
The Global Lean Summit evolved from virtual events during COVID to an international in-person conference
This year's summit (Sept 23-25, 2023) features speakers from global companies, a Toyota plant tour, and follow-up support
The summit aims to provide a comprehensive learning experience on lean principles and implementation
Topics
Jared's Lean Journey
Started in manufacturing, noticing inefficiencies and developing improvements
MBA introduced formal lean concepts, aligning with his natural problem-solving approach
Worked at Daimler Trucks NA, saving millions through...