
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

Dec 23, 2019 • 34min
The Year In Review – Industry and Economy Highlights Of 2019
Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady discuss the events that helped shape the manufacturing economy in 2019, including the trade wars, consumer confidence, the Skills Gap, and other major issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2019 • 45min
Manufacturing Matters: Production Offshoring Is Hurting U.S. Innovation Capacity
In the show’s 25th episode, Sridhar Kota and Tom Mahoney, both of MForesight: Alliance for Manufacturing Foresight, join host Cliff Waldman to discuss their recent Wall Street Journal Op-ed, in which they argue that production offshoring by US manufacturers is depleting the US of critical innovation capacity. Sridhar and Tom respond to questions about the global context for their arguments, specifically relating to the need for US manufacturers to establish a foreign presence to sell into new and emerging markets, the value of a foreign multinational presence in the US, and complex multi-country supply chains. The interview concludes with a discussion of the authors’ policy recommendations for slowing the outflow of innovation from US shores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2019 • 32min
18 Global Purchasing Manager’s Indexes
Each month, Senior Correspondent Norbert Ore presents the results of the surveys he conducts for Strategas, an institutional brokerage and advisory firm, on the 18 Global Purchasing Manager’s Indexes (PMI) and regional U.S. surveys that are a clear indicator of the direction of manufacturing. Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady in this informative interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2019 • 33min
The Credit Manager’s Index with Dr. Chris Kuehl
We can't let a month go by without Dr. Chris Kuehl reporting on the Credit Manager's Index issued by the National Association of Credit Managers (www.nacm.org), along with his general comments on the state of the economy. Join Dr. Kuehl with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they enjoy a conversation on credit conditions and where things could go wrong unless they go right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2019 • 32min
Visual Selling – The Method Of The Future
Visual selling is the method of the future for companies presenting their products to customers. Learn how impactful this is from Chris Beaudin, Director of Marketing for AtlatlSoftware as he explains the benefits to hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady in this informative episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2019 • 27min
The ISM Non-manufacturing Report
Don’t miss Anthony Nieves, chair for Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) with the LIVE Non-manufacturing Report On business right here on Manufacturing Talk Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2019 • 32min
Institute for Supply Management®’s Report On Business® Series for November 2019
Institute for Supply Management®’s Report On Business® Series for November 2019. Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady welcome Chair, Tim Fiore for a closer look at the factors that went into the Manufacturing Report On Business and this month’s PMI. Don’t miss this in-depth, exclusive interview available only on Manufacturing Talk Ra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2019 • 27min
Building A Holistic Strategy For Dealing With Tariffs
Lydia Di Liello, Founder and CEO of Capital Pricing Consultants, speaks with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady about dealing with tariffs and building a holistic strategy for companies in the current environment of tariffs, which may not evaporate quickly, soon, or may not at all. Learn more for your company in this episode.
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Nov 25, 2019 • 31min
How is Manufacturing Doing in Other Countries?
Manufacturing is soft globally. Some countries are struggling more than others. Get more insight during this interview with Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners and Senior Correspondent on Manufacturing Talk Radio.
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Nov 20, 2019 • 24min
Trump Tariffs Fail to Save Steel Mills
Jeffrey Stein, Policy Reporter for the Washington Post joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss how the trade war and Trump tariffs failed to save some steel mills in the long run, and other issues impacting America’s industries.
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