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The Culture Behind the Code Part 1: Inside the Human Systems of Manufacturing
The Culture Behind the Code Part 1: Inside the Human Systems of Manufacturing
When systems break down in manufacturing, it’s easy to blame the machine, the software, or the spec. What’s harder to face is when failure starts upstream, inside the team dynamics, cultural norms, and delivery expectations that define how work gets done in the first place. In this episode, Jay Patel is joined by Dana Korf, a veteran engineer and manufacturing insider, for part one of a two-part deep look into the human side of systems engineering. With stories drawn from decades of experienc...