SAMA Podcast Series: Lead with Me - Episode 6

“Lead with Me,” hosted by Doug Carlberg, is a new podcast series produced by the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) that will feature industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators that share their experiences, wisdom, and insights regarding all things manufacturing and beyond. Each month, “Lead with Me” will give podcast subscribers an inside look into a manufacturing professional's life story and key moments that made them who they are today. Episode 6 of the podcast highlights Larry Anderson, President of ResourceSyncing. He discusses his Lean Methodology and practices, involvement with the Shingo Board and AME, Six Sigma Certifications, and Leadership/Management Styles. Larry Anderson is a Bronze, Silver, and Gold certified lean practitioner (AME, Shingo, SME) with over 40 years of operational excellence experience. He has a deep understanding of Shingo Model principles and application gained through an 18+ year association with the model; 20+ assessment site visits, many as the senior examiner/team lead; numerous application desktop assessments; participation in the Shingo publication review process; and assisting two recent Shingo Institute Medallion recipients. Larry is certified and competent in the facilitation of all Shingo Institute workshops. He received a BSME degree from Texas Tech University, is a registered professional engineer, serves as a Shingo representative on the lean certification oversight and appeals committee, is President of the AME Southwest region, and is the VP Programs for AME. Hosted by the 2024 SAMA Board of Directors Chairman and President of Carlberg Consulting Group Doug Carlberg, “Lead with Me” is produced by SAMA. For 110 years, SAMA has served as the voice of and advocate for the manufacturing industry in the greater San Antonio metropolitan area, aligning people and organizations through professional resources and relationships. SAMA strives to be recognized as the South Central Texas engine of growth for manufacturers and a career accelerator for individuals.