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 engineersLimitations of applying Toyota's production system universallyAdapting lean principles for job shops and high-mix environmentsThe role and limi...