Episode 14: Decoding Complexity: Exploring MES and Process Planning on the Shop Floor

Thank you for tuning in to Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, your secret weapon for all things digital and manufacturing. Understanding the scope of shop floor technologies, particularly manufacturing execution systems and process planning, can be a challenge. In this episode, hosts Jonathan and Jen engage in a conversation with industry veteran Darrell Sabourin from iBase-t, who is our subject matter expert in MES and process planning and has seen it all in manufacturing and engineering throughout his 40 plus year career. Darrell sheds light on all corners of the shop floor, offering a unique perspective and simplifying complex concepts. Tune in for this mini-tutorial on MES and process planning, presented in a way that provides fresh insights and clarity.Show note links: Darrel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-sabourin-96628666/Darrell’s Band: https://stonecountyct.com/iBase-t:  https://www.ibaset.com/NIST:  https://www.nist.gov/Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.© 2026 Razorleaf Corp. All Rights Reserved.