E033: Cyber Monday Results, Contract Manufacturing, Global Commerce Dynamics, Market Competition.

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Dec 6, 2023

The podcast discusses the aftermath of Cyber Monday sales, the benefits of competition in driving innovation, the challenges of contract manufacturing, the importance of supply chain in building a brand, the future of manufacturing with automation and AI, and the challenges of manufacturing in the USA.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Understanding Demand and the Impact of Sales Events

02:29 • 4min

The Benefits of Competition in Driving Innovation and Growth

06:17 • 19min

Contract Manufacturing and the Gap in the US Market

24:51 • 3min

Building a Brand and the Importance of Supply Chain

28:18 • 11min

Owning Manufacturing and the Challenges of Contract Manufacturing

39:26 • 4min

The Future of Manufacturing: Automation, AI, and Production Hubs

42:57 • 3min

The Challenges of Manufacturing in the USA

45:37 • 15min

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