Hyundai’s Humanoid Robots, GM Layoffs, Jim Farley’s Ford Quality Turnaround, and Toyota Kaizen for Coffee Farmers

Lean Blog by Mark Graban · Jul 31, 2026

Formerly known as “Lean Whiskey” Listen: In Season 2, Episode 9, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh recap the World Cup, declare a “dealer's choice” coffee round, and wade into a very full news roundup of robots, layoffs, and quality turnarounds. Jamie, the resident soccer expert, breaks down Spain's dominant run to the title, Argentina's grit in a 1-0 final, and why the Golden Glove winner is a bit like a running back who owes his […] The post Hyundai’s Humanoid Robots, GM Layoffs, Jim Farley’s Ford Quality Turnaround, and Toyota Kaizen for Coffee…