44. Standardizing a Shop to Huge Success with Robert Smith from Smith & Company

January 3rd, 2023
Smith and Company, LLCRobert Smith
Robert Smith is the Founder and CEO of Smith and Company, a new machine shop founded out of the principles and best practices that Robert learned over 30+ years growing the family-run machine shop, Smith's Machine, his father started in the 70s. They found huge success by building robust standardization and processes for consistently reliable performance as they grew the company from doing repair work to being a world-class supplier to the Defense and Space industry. Those principles led to great success at Smith's Machine and are now serving him very well at Smith and Company. Robert's talent as a storyteller and company operator comes through loud and clear in this very engaging conversation about building world-class precision machining companies. About Smith & Company: Smith and Company, LLC is a precision machining and manufacturing company in Birmingham, Alabama. Our goal is to provide our customers with deliverables that exceed their typical quality, delivery, and cost expectations. Innovative thinking, a can-do attitude, and eighty-plus years of experience enable us to create a partnership that customers appreciate. Their team is equipped with the latest precision 5-axis milling centers from Hermle. Additive manufacturing platforms from Markforged enable 3D printing with metal and composite materials. They produce precision components, assemblies, and value-added services that are used in a variety of industries. Follow Robert and Smith & Company on social media: Personal LI: /robert-smithandcompanybhmal Company LI: /company/smith-and-company-llc Website: www.smith-al.com IG: @smithandco.bham


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