In this episode, Bryan Sapot interviews JT Badiani, President of Focused Improvement, discussing the impact of tariffs on manufacturing and the importance of lean principles and data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency. They explore how AI can be leveraged in manufacturing processes, particularly in order management and production optimization. The conversation emphasizes the significance of identifying bottlenecks, implementing visual management, and the evolving role of consulting in the age of AI. Practical steps for continuous improvement and the value of value stream mapping are also highlighted, along with methods for tracking and measuring improvements in manufacturing operations.Follow JT Badiani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbadiani/Follow Bryan Sapot on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansapot/Originally recorded April 2025. Learn more about Nulogy Smart Factory (formerly Mingo Smart Factory) at https://nulogy.com/smart#manufacturing, #ai #costreduction #datadriveninsights #tariffs #processimprovement #leanmanufacturing #continuousimprovement #manufacturingefficiency