From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence with Rebekah Collogan

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we’re excited to welcome Rebekah Collogan, a seasoned operations leader with years of experience in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. Rebekah shares her journey into manufacturing, her challenges in streamlining operations, and her strategies for boosting efficiency and eliminating bottlenecks. She embodies the idea that manufacturing success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. 

We are honored to have Rebekah as our first female guest on the podcast, and we hope she will be the first of many women in manufacturing to share their stories on the show. She offers a unique and invaluable perspective on leadership and problem-solving, and she is enthusiastic about the power of real-time data in making strategic decisions. She explores the significance of visibility on the shop floor, the role of automation in minimizing downtime, and how modern manufacturers can stay competitive without introducing unnecessary complexity. 

This episode is filled with actionable insights on scaling your shop, enhancing productivity, and embracing the future of manufacturing.

SHOW NOTES

• (1:19) Rebekah's background in manufacturing and journey into leadership.
• (3:54) Early Challenges & Lessons in Scaling Manufacturing
• (10:30) Providing Solutions and Making Customer’s Lives Easier
• (15:45) Identifying & Eliminating Bottlenecks
• (22:00) Leading Change & Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• (26:19) Operational Excellence & The Need For Accurate Data
• (35:00) Advice to a Young Rebekah

The Datanomix Difference: What Makes It Work?

It’s not just what you see. It’s how fast you see it, how clearly it shows up, and how easily your team acts on it.

• Simple machine and data connectivity, handled by us
• Data that makes sense on day one
• No Operator Input™ means zero burden on your team for data entry
• Product Tracks built for actual shop floor behavior
• Stay connected to your shop floor with the Datanomix Mobile App
• Kick-Ass Coaching that walks the shop floor with your team and keeps you winning
• Best-in-class partnerships and integrations
• The Datanomix Community built on real relationships and real wins
• Mountains of success stories with manufacturers just like you
• Every customer starts with our Pilot Program

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