With Deke Bowman as our podcast host, we're talking to experts in our small business community to discuss the common challenges that companies are facing in operations, with technology, and beyond - and how to solve them in a way that leads to better business, more productive teams, and stronger communities.
Knowing When (and When Not) to Bring Automation to Your Warehouse | Ep. 12, Featuring Josh Helfand
Automation can solve a lot of warehouse challenges—but only when it’s done for the right reasons. In this episode, our guest Josh Helfand, CRO at Panaxis, breaks down how automation helps the warehouse—and when it gets in the way.
Josh explains how good, clean data is the foundation of any automation effort. Without it, even the most advanced systems can fall short. He shares how manufacturers and distributors can tell when automation is truly adding value and when simpler process improvements are the smarter move.
7 Oct 2025
Why Lean Starts with People, Not Process, pt. 2 | Ep. 11, featuring Javan Lapp and Zeke Harnish
Lean isn’t just about cutting waste—it’s about creating a culture where every process supports the people doing the work.
In this episode of Taking Stock, Deke Bowman sits down again with Javan Lapp and Zeke Harnish of Keylink to talk about their journey with Lean manufacturing and how it fits hand-in-hand with the technology they put in place. They share how Keylink applied Lean principles to simplify workflows, empower their teams, and build systems that actually make work easier—not harder.
If you’ve ever wondered how Lean can work in a real manufacturing setting—or how your systems can help you get there—this episode offers a grounded look at what it takes to make continuous improvement part of everyday business.
16 Sept 2025
Why Lean Starts with People, Not Process, pt. 1 | Ep. 10 featuring Javan Lapp & Zeke Harnish
New processes and systems will fail if your team isn’t rowing in the same direction.
Javan Lapp and Zeke Harnish understand this better than most – they’ve been able to build a strong and successful manufacturing company by standing on that principle: People, then Process, then Technology.
In this episode of Taking Stock, they share how this approach has helped them navigate challenges, align their team around common goals, and choose the right tools and technology to support their work.
If you are in the midst of process or cultural change at your company, this episode is a great reminder of where to start, filled with practical advice on how to best equip your team to accomplish the mission.
3 Sept 2025
Are you missing what your data is trying to tell you? |Ep. 009, Featuring Alex Myers
What if the numbers you already have could tell you why customers leave, which products are your real money-makers, and where your inventory is slipping through the cracks?
In this episode of Taking Stock, Alex Myers, Koble’s Data Consultant, shares how clear dashboards can turn overwhelming reports into simple, actionable insights. From spotting customer churn to tracking inventory turnover, Alex shows how businesses are visualizing their data to make smarter decisions and stay ahead.
21 Aug 2025
How to know when a customization is the right call | Ep. 008, Featuring Jonathan Brownell
No ERP fits every business perfectly, but the right customization can bridge the gap—delivering a solution that feels natural today and still works tomorrow.
In this episode of Taking Stock, Deke talks with Jonathan Brownell, a veteran software developer with 30+ years of experience and the leader of our EBMS Customizations Team. Jonathan shares how to spot the difference between a true customization need, a configuration tweak, or simply a training gap.
You’ll hear stories of custom builds that saved customers hours of manual work each week and examples of creative solutions that unlocked entirely new ways of using EBMS.
5 Aug 2025
Kanban, ERP, and Keeping a Business on Track Through Major Transitions | Ep. 007, featuring Henry Zook of Millcreek Manufacturing
From startup to acquisitions to building his own erp and then switching to EBMS, Henry from Millcreek has faced challenge after challenge that could have sunk his business. Instead he found a way to make it work for him and his business. Listen here to learn how he navigated the cultural and economic challenges through the years, built out strong manufacturing processes like Kanban, and continues to grow his business with the right systems in place.
22 Jul 2025
Viewing every challenge as an opportunity — The E-Bikes Story | Ep. 006, featuring David Mullett
When David started E-Bikes of Holmes County, he didn’t expect to end up running a multi-location business with a growing rental arm.
From navigating tariffs and seasonal sales shifts to rethinking their systems and adding new locations, in this episode of Taking Stock David shares what it’s looked like to keep the business steady and values aligned while staying open to what’s next.
8 Jul 2025
Using cost discipline to bless customers & improve profitability, with Ryan Brickwood | Ep. 005
Ryan Brickwood of Rea & Associates discusses with host Deke about employing cost discipline to benefit customers and boost profitability, in this interview episode.
24 Jun 2025
The Keys to a Successful ERP Implementation, with Melvin Lambright | Ep. 004
ERP implementation consultant Melvin Lambright informs host Deke Bowman about the critical success factors for enterprise resource planning projects, including leadership alignment and post-implementation optimization, in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
Keeping Culture Strong Across Generations, with Gary Yoder of Stoll Industries | Ep. 003
Gary Yoder of Stoll Industries discusses with host Deke Bowman how Stoll Industries evolved and maintained its company culture through generations, offering insights for family businesses in this interview.
7 May 2025
Solving Operational Challenges Using the S2 Method, with Rodney Smoker | Ep. 002
Join host Deke Bowman as he sits down with Rodney Smoker, Senior Consultant at Koble Systems, to explore the transformative "System and Soul" (S2) framework. In this episode, Rodney breaks down the essentials of S2, revealing how its principles can help businesses navigate growth, overcome challenges, and achieve clarity in their operations.
Whether you're looking to streamline your processes or prepare for the next stage of growth, this conversation will equip you with actionable insights and resources to build a stronger, healthier business.
7 May 2025
Is Work the Problem?, with Mike Stoltzfus | Ep. 001
Many people think of work as simply a way to make money, but what if we thought of work in a different way? One that could change how we approach this major part of our lives?
In this debut episode of Taking Stock, host Deke Bowman sits down with Mike Stoltzfus, the CEO of Koble, to explore the purpose of work in the Christian life, discuss common misconceptions about work’s role in our happiness, and share practical ways to embrace faithful work that blesses others.
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