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Smarter, Leaner: AI Meets Lean Thinking
Season 4 · Episode 24

Smarter, Leaner: AI Meets Lean Thinking

The Lean Solutions Podcast · Lean Solutions Podcast

July 1, 202546m 29s

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Show Notes

What You’ll Learn:

In this episode, host Catherine McDonald, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Randy Kesterson discuss the integration of AI with Lean thinking on the Lean Solutions Podcast. They emphasize the importance of maintaining human judgment and involvement in the process. They also discuss the need for accurate data collection and the potential for AI to transform workplaces, urging leaders to embrace AI to stay relevant.

About the Guest:

Today’s guest is Randy Kesterson, a seasoned operations executive, consultant, and thought leader with over three decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and Lean transformation. Randy’s career includes executive roles at companies like Eastman Chemical and J.M. Huber Corporation, where he led significant enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives.

As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a skilled coach, Randy helps organizations achieve operational excellence through practical strategies grounded in real-world experience. He currently serves as a trusted advisor and consultant, guiding leaders across industries in strategy deployment, leadership development, and continuous improvement.

Links:

Click Here For Randy Kesterson's LinkedIn

Click Here For Kesterson Group Website 

Topics

Lean solutionsAI integrationcontinuous improvementoperational excellencedata collectionprocess automationhuman judgmentroot cause analysisAI toolslean transformation