
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

Aug 13, 2019 • 33min
Dealing With Counterfeits In The Manufacturing Supply Chain
Trillions of dollars in counterfeits are in the manufacturing supply chain and delivery chain. Joining hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady are Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and Imran Vakil, managing attorney for Nexio PC to discuss this pervasive problem and potential solutions.
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Aug 7, 2019 • 37min
“You’re Right! China does not pay for the tariffs!”
Dr. Chris Kuehl. The CMI or Credit Manager’s Index produced by the National Association of Credit Managers (nacm.org) is yet another slice of economic health that is presented each month by Dr. Chris Kuehl, as he discusses the report in depth as well as other economic factors impacting the U.S. economy including the tariffs with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.
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Aug 1, 2019 • 30min
Institute for Supply Management®’s Report On Business® Series for July 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 of 51.2% Don’t miss this exclusive interview available only on Manufacturing Talk Radio.
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Jul 30, 2019 • 17min
Manufacturing Matters – A Preview of Today’s Federal Reserve Decision
In today’s episode, show host Cliff Waldman previews a much-anticipated decision from the Federal Reserve, which could result in the first interest rate cut since 2008. Cliff provides the economic backdrop for this pivotal Fed meeting and explains the role of manufacturing data in the Fed’s deliberations. He concludes by commenting on the implications of the Fed decision for US manufacturing companies that currently face many macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
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Jul 29, 2019 • 32min
Challenges In The Food Processing Industry
Robert Salamone is Director of Vertical Engagements at the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NJMEP) joining hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the challenges in the food processing industry in New Jersey, which in many ways reflect similar challenges across the country.
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Jul 23, 2019 • 31min
Using Artificial Intelligence To Detect, Predict and Prevent System Failures
Greta Cutulenco, CEO & Co-Founder of Acerta Analytics Solutions joins Hosts Tim and Lew to talk about how Acerta uses Artificial Intelligence-powered Machine Analytics to get unparalleled insight into system quality and condition in the automotive industry and beyond.
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Jul 16, 2019 • 33min
The Global Show with Norbert Ore for July 2019
Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Surveys with Strategas Research Partners, and a Senior Correspondent with Manufacturing Talk Radio, discusses the Strategas Global Survey Insights report of Purchasing Managers Indexes for markets is Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as general economic conditions in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2019 • 35min
The Credit Manager's Index for July 2019 with Dr. Chris Kuehl
Another insightful leading indicator report is the Credit Manager's Index with Dr. Chris Kuehl of Armada Corporate Intelligence, who reviews the data posted at www.nacm.org on the last day of each month from the organization whose members look 90-180 days into the future to how they will get paid for orders shipped. Tim Grady interviews Chris about the general direction of the economy and potential headwinds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2019 • 27min
Manufacturing Matters: The Energy Industry’s Effect On Manufacturing
In this episode, Dean Foreman, Chief Economist of the American Petroleum Institute, offers perspective on the U.S. energy picture and its implications for U.S. manufacturing. After discussing the changing economics of energy, Dr. Foreman delves into longer-term issues such as energy-related research and development and alternative energy sources. The episode concludes with discussions of the impact of automation on manufacturing energy and smart energy practices for manufacturing companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2019 • 30min
Managing Projects From Design To Delivery
Scott Ellyson, CEO and co-founder of East West Manufacturing joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to discuss the services they offer in the arena of industrial manufacturing, and how they can help develop a prototype or take a prototype into production, with all the advantages of a team of engineers and production people in the U.S. as well as 5 other countries to help their customers make, inventory, pick, pack and ship B2B products, parts or assemblies faster and more effectively than trying to develop all that experience and execution in-house.
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