Unlock the hidden secrets that are transforming manufacturing efficiency worldwide. If you're a shop owner, engineer, or entrepreneur looking to streamline your processes and eliminate waste, this episode is your blueprint to profit and precision. In this deep dive, Richard and Kevin explore the powerful concepts that can revolutionize your production line—from error-proofing and Pokeyoke techniques that prevent costly mistakes, to lean manufacturing principles that maximize value while minimizing waste. Discover how industry leaders are using Kanban boards, standardized work, and just-in-time inventory management to stay agile and cut costs. Plus, learn practical examples—from how to design parts that only...

In this episode, Kevin and co-host Richard Fielder break down the manufacturing systems used by large-scale factories and show you how to implement them in your small shop. Richard is a controls engineer at Peterbilt where he works with the systems that manufacture semi trucks at scale, and he brings that expertise to help small fabricators, tuners, and parts manufacturers work smarter. Whether you're making one-off custom parts or producing small batches, these principles will make you faster, more consistent, and more profitable.We cover 5S for organizing your workspace, shadow boards for tool management, standard operating procedures for documenting your...

In this episode of Do It For a Living, I talk with Peter Aggapoglou, founder of Autosport Fabrication, about his deep roots in the motorsports industry. Before launching his own shop, Peter built his expertise working for several high-end European and race shops, honing his skills in fabrication, chassis setup, and race car development.  Peter also shares his challenges and solutions to running a business that caters to exclusively race cars. We dive into:His journey through prestigious race and performance shops before going soloThe turning point that led him to start Autosport Fabrication out of necessityLessons learned from working with top-tier teams and applying that...