{"store":{"baseInfo":{"podcastTitle":"MetaPod","slug":"metaexperts-metapod","podcastDescription":"Welcome to MetaPod, where we discuss operational execs and organizations that make and move stuff.\n\nNo matter what we’re making and moving, we all have the same 3 headaches: digitization/digital transformation, the forever labor shortage, and doing more with less.","podcastLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18106469/MetaPod_Podcast_Cover_8_-_Apple_wbt8zt.jpg","podcastShareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/image-logo/18106469/MetaPod_Podcast_Cover_8_-_Apple_wbt8zt_1200x628.jpg?s=401b049e1990f961a767cdeb5c0204a2&e=jpg","podcastUrl":"https://metaexperts-metapod.podbean.com","podcastCanSearched":true,"feedUrl":"https://feed.podbean.com/metaexperts-metapod/feed.xml","theme":"double-tree","podcastDeepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-dv5hd-1144865?from=usersite","removePodbeanBranding":"no","brandingLogo":null,"timeZone":{"timeZoneId":15,"gmtAdjustment":"GMT-05:00","useDaylightTime":1,"value":-5,"text":"(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)","daylightStartTime":"Second Sunday Of March +2 Hours","daylightEndTime":"First Sunday Of November +2 Hours","timezone":"America/New_York"},"podcastDownloads":null,"totalEpisodes":46,"showComments":true,"iOSAppDownloadLink":null,"customizeCssUrl":null,"androidAppDownloadLink":null,"showPostShare":true,"showLike":true,"author":"MetaExperts","enableEngagementStats":true,"shareEmbedLink":"https://admin5.podbean.com/embed.html?id=pbblog-dv5hd-1144865-playlist","language":"en","sensitivitySessionExpireTime":86400,"podcastApps":[{"name":"Apple Podcasts","link":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metapod/id1736157522","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/apple-podcast.png","title":null},{"name":"Podbean App","link":"https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-dv5hd-1144865?from=usersite","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/podbean-app.png","title":null},{"name":"Amazon Music","link":"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/456a908c-1860-4ff3-befc-dab80d0a9cb9","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/AmazonMusic.png","title":null},{"name":"iHeartRadio","link":"https://iheart.com/podcast/168959789","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/iHeartRadio.png","title":null},{"name":"PlayerFM","link":"https://player.fm/series/3569388","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/PlayerFM.png","title":null},{"name":"Listen Notes","link":"https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/metapod-metaexperts-vRcuY35AJEw/","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/ListenNotes.png","title":null},{"name":"Podchaser","link":"https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/metapod-5893875","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/Podchaser.webp","title":null}],"components":{"base":[{"id":"MainStyle","val":"light"},{"id":"Font","val":"Oswald"},{"id":"SecondaryFont","val":"PT Sans"},{"id":"PlayerColor","val":"#FFBE00"},{"id":"PlayerStyle","val":"player1"},{"id":"PlayerWave","val":"show"},{"id":"Favicon","val":null},{"id":"CookiesNotice","val":"hide"},{"id":"CookiesNoticeContent","val":"

Cookies Notice

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies.

"}],"home-header":[{"id":"HomeHeaderTextColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"HomeHeaderBackgroundColor","val":"#F3F6F6"},{"id":"BackgroundImage","val":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ya8vg6/MetaPod_FullLogo_Gray.jpg"}],"page-header":[{"id":"PageHeaderTextColor","val":"#ffffff"},{"id":"SecondaryPageBackgroundImage","val":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5ighvc/MetaPod_FullLogo_TRANSPARENT_Gray-small.png"},{"id":"SecondaryPageBackgroundImageForMobile","val":null}],"episode-list":[{"id":"EpisodeListType","val":"grid"},{"id":"EpisodesPerPage","val":10},{"id":"EpisodeStats","val":"show"}],"navigation":[{"id":"NavigationFontColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"NavigationBackgroundColor","val":"#FAF7F4"},{"id":"NavigationSearch","val":"show"},{"id":"NavigationLinks","val":[{"id":"Home","type":"Link","value":"/","text":"Home","subitems":[]},{"id":"Subscribe","type":"Link","value":"https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/mLkEmxuyOuVj","text":"Subscribe","subitems":[]},{"id":"Profile","type":"Link","value":"https://www.podbean.com/user-KkWGGAuYAfpw","text":"Profile","subitems":[]}]}],"footer":[{"id":"FooterType","val":"Footer1"},{"id":"FooterFontColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"FooterBackgroundColor","val":"#ffffff"},{"id":"FooterCopyright","val":"Copyright 2024 All rights reserved."},{"id":"SocialMediaLinks","val":{"facebook_username":"","twitter_username":"","instagram_username":"","youtube_username":"","linkedin_username":""}}],"customize-container1":[{"id":"ComponentImageText-ed5d3f1e-1410-58d3-c9b1-81f38c00f8aa","val":{"ComponentFontColor":"#000000","ComponentBackgroundColor":"#FAF7F4","ComponentImage":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4isdai/ron-img-min.png","ComponentContent":"

Why MetaPod

At the heart of MetaPod is the concept of MetaOps™, a term that encapsulates our mission and vision. \"Meta,\" derived from Greek, signifies going \"above and beyond,\" while \"Ops\" stands for the essential processes businesses employ to deliver in-demand, value-added services and products to the market. This blend underlines our commitment to exploring and advocating for strategies that propel organizations beyond conventional operational excellence.

MetaPod embraces the MetaOps™ philosophy: the recognition that no single, one-size-fits-all solution exists for achieving business superiority. Instead, we focus on continuous Business Process Improvement (BPI) and Operational Excellence (OpEx) as the keystones for securing an organization's dominant stance in its market(s).

Ron Crabtree brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to MetaPod. Through engaging discussions with thought leaders and innovators, Ron unveils the myriad paths businesses can navigate to surpass traditional boundaries and achieve unprecedented success.

"}}],"customize-container2":[]},"allLinks":[],"mainStylesDefaultSettings":null,"defaultCustomizeComponents":null,"scripts":[],"metas":null,"appConfig":{"package":"com.podbean.app.podcast","app_store_id":973361050,"app_name":"Podbean","scheme":"podbean"},"customizeCss":null,"canEditCss":null,"enableJsCodeInCustomizeContent":false,"enabledIframeCodeInCustomizeContent":true,"sectionMaxCount":10,"enableEditorLink":true,"enableEditCookiesNotice":true,"siteRedirectToFeed":false,"podcatcherRssUrl":null,"showFeed":true,"showTopBar":true,"enableWebSiteLike":true,"organizationName":null,"organizationPageLink":null},"backToListUrl":"/","tinymceLoaded":false,"listEpisodes":[],"userLikedEpisodes":[],"userLikeCheckedEpisodes":[],"topBarIframeLoaded":false,"listTotalCount":0,"listTotalPage":0,"listPage":0,"listType":"all","listValue":"","listName":"","pageLoading":false,"apiBaseUrl":"https://metaexperts-metapod.podbean.com","apiCommonParams":{"t":"6874156b","clientSignature":"c04abb034b25830caecc73db211d2399","u":null,"customizing":null},"apiCommonHeaders":{},"comments":[],"commentsTotalCount":0,"commentsTotalPage":0,"commentsPage":1,"commentEpisodeId":"pb26169969-qm527","episode":{"id":"pb26169969","idTag":"qm527","title":"How to Relocate Operations Without Regret: What to Plan and What to Avoid","logo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c_300x300.jpg","shareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c_1200x628.jpg?s=5f1297c7199d80de8da00fdba954e062&e=jpg","largeLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c.jpg","previewContent":null,"content":"

Explore manufacturing relocation strategies and common pitfalls to avoid with Kim Crabtree and Neal McGee on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into proven methods for moving operations, why emotional and operational alignment is key, and how to avoid disaster by asking the right questions before making a move.

","publishTimestamp":1751547495,"duration":970,"mediaUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hrf856sfaeceidrz/Neal_McGeeb5va9.mp3","mediaType":"audio/mpeg","shareLink":"https://admin5.podbean.com/embed.html?id=pb-qm527-18f5271","likedCount":0,"deepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qm527-18f5271","transcriptUrl":null,"permalink":"/e/how-to-relocate-operations-without-regret-what-to-plan-and-what-to-avoid/","downloadLink":"https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qm527-18f5271?download=1","fallbackResource":null,"fallbackResourceMimetype":null,"downloadCount":193,"status":"publish","hasMoreContent":false,"chaptersUrl":null,"explicit":false},"episodeShareLink":null,"deepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qm527-18f5271","playlist":{"episodes":[],"current":0,"start":0,"stop":0,"playing":true,"playerLoading":true,"playbackRate":1,"playbackRateIndex":1},"toasts":[],"confirm":null,"customizeEditorFormZIndex":999,"lastRequestTime":null,"validateChangesOnBeforeunload":true,"windowWidth":1000,"VITE_FS1_CDN_URL_PREFIX":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1","reloadStats":false,"userIdEncrypted":null,"userProfilePicture":null,"username":null,"isVerified":false,"loadUserInfo":false,"loginUrl":"https://www.podbean.com/site/user/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fmetaexperts-metapod.podbean.com%252Fe%252Fhow-to-relocate-operations-without-regret-what-to-plan-and-what-to-avoid%252F&rts=4b8ac2fcd9e7c80b1d2871dbf430682c758b7580","recaptchaV3Loaded":false,"recaptchaV2Loaded":false,"likesLoaded":false,"commentLikeMap":{},"commentOffset":0},"episode":{"id":"pb26169969","idTag":"qm527","title":"How to Relocate Operations Without Regret: What to Plan and What to Avoid","logo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c_300x300.jpg","shareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c_1200x628.jpg?s=5f1297c7199d80de8da00fdba954e062&e=jpg","largeLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18106469/Neal_McGee_-_Thumbail2bv43c.jpg","previewContent":null,"content":"