Manufacturing Happy Hour

248: Reindustrialization and Building in the Midwest with Chris Nolte, Co-Founder of Bloom

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Jul 29, 2025
Chris Nolte, Co-Founder of Bloom and an Iraq war veteran, discusses the reindustrialization movement in Detroit, emphasizing its potential to revive American manufacturing. He shares how COVID exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains and the urgent need for localized production. Chris advocates for leveraging new technologies and inter-industry collaboration to accelerate progress. The conversation highlights Detroit's transformation into an innovative hub, attracting talent and fostering a community-centric approach to manufacturing.
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INSIGHT

COVID Spotlight on Supply Chains

  • COVID revealed fragility of global supply chains and boosted reshoring interest.
  • Consumer awareness is rising for domestic manufacturing and supply chain independence.
ADVICE

Outsource Ops Like AWS For Apps

  • Companies should focus on their core products and outsource operations to specialists.
  • Connecting brands to manufacturing and logistics partners speeds growth like AWS did for app development.
ADVICE

Leverage Assembly Adjacencies

  • Contract manufacturers should leverage assembly adjacencies to expand into new product categories.
  • Skilled assemblers can diversify by adopting manufacturing for electric bikes, scooters, and batteries.
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