Latest / Under Pressure: Compressor Talk
From Academia to Industry: A Shift in Perspective
In this episode, Dr. Shahrukh Irani shares his unconventional insights on manufacturing, lean principles, AI, and the importance of experiential knowledge in industry. Discover why industry experience matters and how to adapt lean for high-mix, low-volume environments.
key topics
The importance of hands-on industry experience for engineers
Limitations of applying Toyota's production system universally
Adapting lean principles for job shops and high-mix environments
The role and limitations of AI in manufacturing
The significance of experiential or tribal knowledge in industry
Bridging the gap…
The skinny
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