The Planning Desk: The ACT before ManufACTuring: Who It's For and Who Sponsors It

Est. audience: 100
Apple rating: 5 from 5
Cadence: Monthly
Latest: 2026-08-30
By: Tyler W Grefe
Based on: 9 recent episodes

Covers: Manufacturing planning, digital transformation, capacity management, ERP systems, AI forecasting, and cross-departmental communication.
For: Manufacturing planners, plant managers, and operations leaders seeking better production strategies.
Best for: Operations professionals looking to improve shop floor planning and capacity management.
Skip if: General consumers or businesses outside the manufacturing and production sectors.

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S1EP08 Where Quality Meets Planning - Lessons from Regulated Manufacturing (feat. Justin Straub): Explains how quality and planning drive compliance and material flow in regulated manufacturing.
S1EP04 Load and Capacity: The Balancing Act: Teaches how balancing load and capacity impacts plant operations and the P&L.
S1EP02 From Whiteboards to ERP: The Evolution of Planning Tools: Shows how modern planning tools and ERP systems improve visibility and scalability.

Summarised by AI from 9 recent episodes. Audience estimate and Apple rating from Podscan, checked 2026-11-03; treat the estimate as a guide and ask the show for its own numbers. Prices are not included. Report a mistake.