Celebrating 25 Years of Real-World Impact
For 25 years, CBS has been helping businesses solve complex operational challenges—and we’ve learned a lot along the way. To mark this milestone, we’re launching an exclusive video series featuring CEOs, executives, and industry leaders sharing their most valuable insights.
In each interview, these leaders discuss the key strategies, lessons, and trends shaping modern business—what works, what doesn’t, and how to stay ahead. From boosting profits to building a culture of continuous improvement and navigating Industry 4.0, this series delivers real-world takeaways you can apply in your own organization.
Kicking Off the Series with Ed Hoffman
In this first video, CBS Founder & President Ed Hoffman shares what’s ahead for the series and reflects on the biggest lessons from 25 years in business. Learn how continuous improvement, strategic execution, and innovation drive lasting success—and why winning in today’s marketplace requires more than just ambition.
CEO of XMEK
What does continuous improvement look like in real life—not theory?
In this episode, Keith Yeater talks with Stuart Lowndes, CEO of XMEK, about his 35+ year journey in aerospace, manufacturing, and global leadership.
They cover:
– The evolution of CI from the plant floor to the office
– Why flattening organizational structures reduces waste
– How core values and culture enable transformation
– The role of AI in the future of efficiency
Straightforward insights from a leader who’s lived it.
More in Series
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