Tesseract Podcast

Tesseract is the Air Force Office of Logistics Innovation. We exist to accelerate Airman innovation and we trust that Airmen know what it takes to win the future fight. Our mission is to accelerate combat-focused Logistics innovation by empowering Airmen and connecting them to a network of ideas and resources in order to improve the Agile Combat Support and Mission Generation capabilities of the U...

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda sat down with Col. James Hartle, and they talked about the new logistics strategy. The Basing and Logistics Enterprise Strategy (BLES) is the framework our Air Force logistics enterprise will follow and execute, in order to posture logistics as a strategic deterrent and provide persistent mission generation. More importantly, we talk about how this strategy is re...

We had an amazing opportunity to sit down with Major Ian Brown, who is the operations officer for the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare at Marine Corps University. Major Brown is a helicopter pilot by trade. He is the author of A New Conception of War and is a contributing author to Foraging Wargamers. Both titles can be found at Marine Corps University Press in hard copy or on...

In this episode, we take a deep dive with Major Chip Litchfield about the policy update with MICAP Prime and how YOU can dent the universe. For over three years, our MICAP Prime pathfinder has been tested, championed, and supported by many change agents throughout the logistics enterprise. Major Chip Litchfield, a Logistics Readiness Officer and the thought leader who first conceptualized MICAP Pr...

In this episode we sat down with Major General Linda Hurry, the Director of Logistics of the United States Air Force. In this episode we don't just talk about logistics: we talk about human capital, innovation, and the Chicago Cubs!  She is responsible for organizing, training and equipping more than 180,000 logisticians who maintain and support mission generation and the aerospace weapons system...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Conditioned Based Maintenance with the RSO. If you are interested in learning more about the RSO, you can check out their website here .  

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Rapid Sustainment Office and talk about their Lighthouse initiative. If you are interested in learning more about the RSO, you can check out their website here .  

Have you ever wondered who was responsible for all your personal equipment, gear, and uniforms? In this episode we sat down with Taylor Harrison with the Combat Ready Airman program. She discusses how CRA equips the force, and partners with Joint services to make their mission possible. 

So where can you learn about the Theory of Constraints for FREE if you have a CAC? Check out AFIT's courses on the Theory of Constraints! In this quick episode, we talked with Major Steven Riedl about how you and your Airmen can dig into coursework offered by the Air Force Institute of Technology. There are tools we can leverage, all we need to do is make the time.   You can find TOC Fundamentals,...

In this episode, we talked with the Senior Enlisted Leader of Tesseract, CMSgt Tim Jordan about Tesseract's Theory of Constraints sustainment strategy. Change is hard, but we have a strategy to help the operational Air Force meet mission requirements all while giving more time back to Airmen by using TOC.  Want to learn more or connect to our Theory of Constraint efforts? Check out our website at...

In this episode, we talked to Major Vince McLean about taking MICAP Prime overseas, and what the data has shown to support its viability. He expanded upon Major Chip Litchfield's work for his thesis "Accelerate Logistics or Lose" and talked through his research methodology while at school. This is a conversation pulled from our archives! Recorded in the summer of last year after Vince's graduation...

How Tesseract Advances Logistics Software Strategy with Mike Comiskey In this episode, we talk about how Tesseract works with frontline Airmen to enable our logistics software strategy. Mike is the lead of our Concepts Integration team at Tesseract. He is a maintenance officer by trade and doesn't miss a chance to tell you he's a North Carolina State super fan! Want to learn more and connect with...

In this episode, Matt sat down with Lauren Knausenberger, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of the Air Force. Mrs Knausenberger is responsible for information strategy across the Air Force and Space Force. In this episode, we talked about her strategy, some fun stories, and even the viral "fix our computers" post. You don't want to miss this one! Want to learn more and connect with o...

The Accelerate with Tesseract panel at the #LOA22 symposium showcased to the audience who Tesseract is, what we do, and specifically how you can get involved. Airmen of all ranks and AFSC's can make an impact and foster a culture of innovation across the Air Force. The panel moderated by Major General Linda Hurry, and was hosted by TSgt Rob Trump, TSgt Dev Trammel, Capt Mike Comiskey, Major Jamey...

The Theory of Constraints Panel at #LOA2022 covered maintenance, operations, and industry perspectives for #TOC implementation. The panel was moderated by Major General Linda Hurry, and was hosted by Sridhar Chandra, (C)MSgt Tim Jordan, Col Bill Ray, and Col Kevin Lord.  Not often do you get leadership perspective, from both ops and maintenance, with a splash of industry experience, with Theory of...

Aether Sprint is Tesseract's annual opportunity for frontline Airmen to work directly with Tesseract and Air Force Logistics senior leaders to tackle some of the Logistics Enterprise’s toughest problems on the big stage. Tesseract has collected applications submitted by 23 teams from across #LogNation that proposed solutions to several problem statements focused on pain points in all parts of Main...

The State of Logistics speech by Lieutenant General Warren Berry at #LOA22 was powerful. The needs and demands of a high-end fight will require logistics professionals to be at the top of their game. As it relates to Tesseract, the innovative spirit of #LogNation is driving our Air Force in the right direction.  For more information on Tesseract and how to get involved, visit our website !

In this episode, Senior Airman Matt Miranda takes a deep dive into Accelerate Change or Lose with General "CQ" Brown Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force. How can leaders take risk? What are the "five stages" of no? How are Airmen Accelerating Change right now across the Air Force? Maybe you just want to learn how General Brown earned his call sign? These are all questions we answer in this unique...

Want to learn more about the Theory of Constraints? In this episode Matt sat down with Sridhar Chandra, a partner at Goldratt Consulting and expert in the field. Sridhar has been in the TOC realm since 1997, worked directly with Dr. Eli Goldratt who created TOC, and has implemented the methodology in a diverse set of organizations in the private sector. Sridhar has been working directly with Tesse...

Have you heard of MICAP Prime? In this episode Matt and Garrett sat down with the Airman Innovator who started this Tesseract Pathfinder, Major Chip Litchfield, and we take a deep dive into how MICAP Prime started and what it can do for you. If you are in maintenance or logistics operations, this is an episode for you!

When people hear "innovation" they go straight to thinking about tech and robots, but innovation happens in other places... you can find it in your gym! The Misfit Athletics crew met with Tesseract Podcast and talked about how they've innovated their business and programming to not only stay competitive, but become a leader in their industry. Check'em out! https://misfitathletics.com/

Psychological Safety is being able to show and employ one's self without fear of negative consequences of self-image, status, or career. It can be defined as a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. What's the bottom line? Change will die without Psychological Safety, and is critical to the success of an effort like Project Slingshot with the intent to accelerate change...

In this Episode of Tesseract Podcast we have an opportunity to learn about Dan Ward's definition of innovation and what we can learn from failure. We should've be afraid of the "F" word! Dan is the author of LIFT (2019), The Simplicity Cycle (2015), and F.I.R.E. (2014). Prior to his current gig as an author and innovation catalyst at the MITRE corporation, he served for more than 20 years as an ac...

Are you interested in learning about what the Air Force can learn from industry? Have you ever wondered how aircraft maintenance in the military relates to the airlines? In our first episode of Tesseract Podcast, we interview Georgia Tech Research Associate Eric Klein. Through three decades of experience, Eric has worked at Delta Airlines and the Georgia Tech Research Institute, most of it spent a...