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S2 E8 Smart Processes, Smarter Tech Leaning into AI

What happens when decades of process improvement meet cutting-edge technology? In this episode of the Improvement Nerds podcast, host Mark Ryan sits down with Justin Fischgrund—a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, engineer, professor, and patent-holding innovator—to explore how artificial intelligence and Lean can work together to drive smarter, faster, and more human-centered improvements. 💡 Whether you're already experimenting with AI tools or just figuring out where to start, this episode is packed with real-world insights, tested frameworks, and some cautionary tales to help you navigate the hype and find what’s truly valuable. We talk about how Lean principles like SIPOC, 5S, and DMAIC can shape better AI strategies, why data quality matters more than ever, and how the role of the improvement professional is evolving in an AI-driven world. 🛠️ Timestamps: 00:00 – 🎙️ Intro: Lean + AI = A Nerd’s Dream 01:32 – 👋 Meet Justin Fischgrund 03:45 – 🔄 Can Lean and AI Work Together? 07:20 – 🎯 Why Defining the Problem Still Comes First 11:05 – 🧪 Real-World Case Study: Validating AI with Lean Thinking 14:30 – 🤖 Will AI Replace Us? 17:40 – 🔍 Where AI Fits in DMAIC & PDCA 22:00 – 🧼 Using AI to Boost Facilitation & 5S 25:30 – 🚀 Evolving Role of the Lean Professional 29:00 – 🏭 Industries Most Ready for Lean AI 33:15 – 🧭 Where to Start with Lean + AI 37:00 – 📬 How to Connect with Justin Fischgrund 38:15 – 🧠 Final Thoughts: Enhance Human Insight #LeanSixSigma #ArtificialIntelligence #ProcessImprovement #LeanAI #ContinuousImprovement #DMAIC #AIandLean #ImprovementNerds #SIPOC #AIinBusiness #DataStrategy #5S #LeanLeadership #JustinFischgrund #MarkRyan #InnovationTools #OperationalExcellence