
Manufacturing Talk Radio
Manufacturing Talk Radio is a podcast for listeners in all manufacturing industries. The show is hosted by Mr. Lewis A. Weiss, President and Founder of All Metals & Forge Group, and co-host Mr. Tim Grady. Presented by Jacket Media Co., each show provides the guest with an opportunity to present more broad or in-depth information from their area of expertise that is important to America’s manufacturers. Visit us online at www.mfgtalkradio.com. Presented by All Metals & Forge Group, www.steelforge.com.
Latest episodes

Feb 4, 2020 • 40min
CMI and the Overall Economy on Today's Episode
Along with an update on the Credit Manager's Index from the National Association of Credit Managers, get an overall picture of the U.S., Chinese, UK and EU economies in this fun discussion between noted economist Dr. Chris Kuehl and hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady. Chris always presents and interesting and knowledgeable point of view.
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Jan 27, 2020 • 31min
How Can I Link My Data Silos?
Data silos, islands of information, here, there and everywhere but not connected create chaos in businesses all across the world. As companies move into more data and big data, links must be built between the data silos and islands of information. Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady and they discuss scattered data with Clark Richey, Chief Technology Officer with FactGem.
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Jan 27, 2020 • 19min
NEW SHOW - Cliff Notes on the Global Manufacturing Picture
In the first episode of this new show, ‘Cliff Notes on the Global Manufacturing Picture’, host Cliff Waldman discusses the latest (December 2019) Federal Reserve report on U.S. manufacturing production growth and reviews factory sector activity for all of 2019. He then analyzes the global economic context for these manufacturing data. Cliff concludes by discussing the key questions for assessing the near-term outlook for U.S. manufacturing performance. This new series will air monthly.
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Jan 23, 2020 • 26min
Harry Moser from Reshoring Initiative at ReshoreNow.org
On today's episode, Harry Moser from Reshoring Initiative returns to Manufacturing Talk Radio to give us an update on his efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
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Jan 20, 2020 • 30min
Inventory Handling is a Key Part of the Supply Chain
Travis Smith is Chief Technology Officer and Founder of WithoutWire Inventory Services, which provides an instant view of inventory and the movement of goods, and discusses key shifts in that space on a mobile device with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.
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Jan 20, 2020 • 42min
The 2020 Economic Perspective with Tony Uphoff of Thomas
President and CEO of Thomas, the online data, platform, and technology company which provides thomasnet.com, an online industrial supplier database, joins hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss to discuss what 2020 looks like from the view of manufacturers, suppliers, and data results from Thomas and more than 1.6 million searches a month for supplier information.
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Jan 17, 2020 • 30min
Will Manufacturing Gain Steam Globally in 2020?
Senior Correspondent Norbert Ore joins host Tim Grady to discuss the international manufacturing picture of purchasing manager's indexes from 18 countries, including the EU, Asia, and South America. With the trade deals being signed, will manufacturing grow in 2020?
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Jan 13, 2020 • 41min
The Credit Manager’s Index with Dr. Chris Kuehl for January 2020
Leading indicators give leaders insight to the near future, and how to steer through dangerous waters. Listen in as Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses the Credit Manager’s Index and other economic conditions with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.
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Jan 6, 2020 • 36min
Transitioning Ownership Of Your Manufacturing Company
Fran Brunelle is the President of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, a company that will walk you through the process of selling your manufacturing company, who shares key insights with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady about getting your company ready for sale and going through the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2019 • 50min
2020 Forecast with Dr. Chris Kuehl and Cliff Waldman
Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady partake in a lively discussion with Dr. Chris Kuehl, managing partner with Armada Corporate Intelligence, and Cliff Waldman, host of Manufacturing Matters with Cliff Waldman - both noted economists and frequent contributors on Manufacturing Talk Radio, to provide a 2020 Outlook for manufacturing and the general economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices