Today we have a fascinating conversation about PCB manufacturing, reshoring, testing, and much more with Cody Endlich, Head of Strategic Sourcing at MacroFab. He and Tech Consultant Zach Peterson discuss the latest trends in manufacturing, procurement, and supplier dynamics. This is a wonderful convo for anyone interested in the future of PCB sourcing and manufacturing.

1:00 Cody's Background
2:59 Internalizing the Broker Process
4:51 What's Different about MacroFab
8:25 Where Are MacroFab's Partners?
10:17 Reshoring Efforts
12:35 Copycats?
16:09 The Sourcing Picture
20:43 How MacroFab Tests
23:42 Bringing the Process In-House
26:16 Turning Heads
29:12 A Solid Supplier Relationship
34:54 Will Mexico's Trading Role Persist
38:13 MacroFab's Biggest Growth Area
39:32 Going Forward

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Establishing a Solid Manufacturer Relationship