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Chris has experience implementing in 2 very different industries, not to mention his entrepreneurial efforts. He is a neat guy, I think you will enjoy this one!

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In this episode we catch up with Keith Lang. We have worked together about 20 years, through 4 different companies. Keith is a great leader and a very successful one in implementing lean production systems. He has great insight and some good stories!

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We are back! Leaning out with Dr. Chris is back on a monthly cadence! Here is the first episode of 2026. It's been awhile, and it's good to be back!

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I get to talk with an old friend today from the Toro Company, Matt Colby. We have worked together a long time and he shares his insights on implementing the 12 steps, and capitalizing on new talent!

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Join me for a discussion on an overall machine health plan. We talk about proactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, SMED, and machine optimization in an era when people are scarce!

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WE ARE BACK!!! Take a listen to the first episode of the third season with Chris Hacker, the COO of Alcom Trailers! This is a good one, you can hear Chris's take on lead time compression and you may even learn a little about Bird Dogs!

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Things are changing in the Harris household! Dr. Chris Harris has accepted the position of Dean at the University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business. In this episode, Dr. Harris talks with the President of the University Dr. Burton Webb and the Provost Dr. Lori Werth about how a College of Business can partner with organizations for win-win outcomes.

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Join us early for the April edition of "Leaning Out With Dr. Chris"! Heather Lindell Klish is our guest this month. Heather discusses how the 12-step approach has assisted her in multiple successes across multiple organizations in the automotive industry. Heather is an accomplished executive and we think you will enjoy listening to her stories!