How to turn around a manufacturing company in 90 days

If you own a machine shop or manufacturing facility you'll gain massive value from Kobus Van Der Zel's decades of experience as a turnaround professional. He's the guy the banks and investors send in when a manufacturing facility needs turned around fast. He's also a "manufacturing insider" as he's in process of purchasing a machining manufacturing operation. His unique combination of lean processes and optimization of people and machines turns companies profitable in 90 days.

Kobus is the author of "The Forces of Progress" - a fascinating exploration into what makes business thrive or die. It combines eastern philosophy with modern business principles.

If you're considering selling or transitioning your manufacturing business, or you just want to learn the fastest strategies to maximize profits, listen in today. You can hear this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube. Just search @manufacturing Insiders.

You can find The Forces Of Progress on Amazon, and learn more about Kobus at Yoursensei.org. To reach Manufacturing Insiders Podcast or if you with to be a guest, visit weCreate.com and fill out our support form.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 How a turn around professional transforms a business fast!
5:01 Identify the rocks and pebbles; What really matters in your business
12:52 His book, The Forces of Progress & discussion on performance based pay
18:44 Elon Musk - Innovation and risk
25:34 Why Kobus decided to buy a machine shop & what he looked for
30:53 Strategies for fast business turnaround & closing manufacturing leads faster
43:31 Understanding how pros value a manufacturing operation
46:57 Why you should focus on workforce optimization first before automation

Видео How to turn around a manufacturing company in 90 days канала Manufacturing Insiders Host Nate Wheeler