WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation

WBSP057: Grow Your Business by Learning Key Nuances From the Gear Manufacturing Industry w/ Dave Hataj

April 05, 2021 Sam Gupta Episode 57
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
WBSP057: Grow Your Business by Learning Key Nuances From the Gear Manufacturing Industry w/ Dave Hataj
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Gears are among the most foundational parts of machines, ranging from food delivery equipment to medical devices. While we all may recognize the prevalence of gears, how many of us know that manufacturing gear is almost like surgery? Yes, that's the kind of precision and expertise required to manufacture gears. Manufacturing them could even be more difficult if you are dealing with a customer who doesn't fully understand the engineering behind them.

In today's episode, we have our guest Dave Hataj, who describes the role gears play in our society. He also describes the manufacturing process of gears and the nuances associated with it. Finally, he shares several stories related to gear manufacturing and procurement.

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Intro
Personal journey and current focus
Perspective on growth
The overview of the gear industry
The challenges of manufacturing a gear
The nuances of manufacturing a quality gear
State of automation in the gear industry
The importance of communication in workign with gear contract manufacturers
The lead times in gear manufacturing
The scheduling challenges in the gear industry
Closing thoughts
Outro