Manufacturing Talk Radio

From concept to production run completion, Ben Redwood, Director of Supply Chain from 3D Hubs explains how to have online, on-demand manufacturing with instant design for manufacturing feedback for custom parts that is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by automating human interactions to de-risk and accelerate the whole manufacturing process. Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady for this insightful interview. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl, author of the monthly Credit Manager’s Index report, joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the latest details in the world of credit managers, as well as general economic conditions in the manufacturing industry. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, noted labor economist Bob Lerman joins us to shed light on a subject that few people in the field of economics and certainly few people in Washington have thought as deeply about-apprenticeships. At a time when US manufacturing executives are expressing increasing concern about the scarcity of workers who are qualified for a wide range of manufacturing jobs, Dr. Lerman’s unique insights into the development and long-term value of apprenticeship programs are critical for the productivity and competitiveness of the factory sector. Throughout the interview, Bob offers details on the architecture of apprenticeships, issues arising from technological disruption, the role of the public sector in fostering apprenticeship programs and on the return from their implementation. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is no stranger to Manufacturing Talk Radio listeners. Jennifer McNelly is the new CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals as well as a recurring host on Manufacturing Talk Radio's sister podcast Women And Manufacturing. Jennifer joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to talk about her new role with the American Society of Safety Professionals. For a copy of ASSP's Women And Safety Report, Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee joins Manufacturing Talk Radio for a LIVE interview on the latest ISM Manufacturing Report On Business released today, May 1st. Tune in to the rare opportunity to get an inside look at the factors that make up the report, ONLY right here on Manufacturing Talk Radio. The latest PMI is 52.8%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, ISM Committee Chair for the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, present the details behind the overall number in a conversation with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ‘Manufacturing Matters’, Francois Gau, award-winning executive and consultant, discusses the challenges that manufacturing companies face in creating an effective business development strategy in this era of technological, geopolitical and demographic disruption. Francois paints a compelling picture of present-day manufacturing company management by responding to questions about changes in the customer-facing team and about the politics of the C-suite. The interview concludes with comments on business development success as well as common reasons for failure. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is no secret that Metcam was Georgia’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2018, although the path there was guided by decisions and experiences shared by Jerry Ward, Vice President of Operations and Co-Owner of this innovative manufacturer of metal fabrications and value-added services including assembly, logistics and inventory programs. Listen to this episode and learn how they did it. For more visit mfgtalkradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of manufacturing Matters, host Cliff Waldman takes a look 20 years into the future of manufacturing. What will drive manufacturing in the years to come? Here’s a hint: Africa. Listen to this episode for all the details! For more visit MFGTALKRADIO.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Perc Pineda, Chief Economist of the Plastics Industry Association, discusses the current issues of manufacturing change and disruption as they apply to plastics manufacturing. Perc responds to questions about the plastics manufacturing growth outlook. The interview then turns to product and process innovation. After a discussion of the human capital picture, the episode concludes with a consideration of the impact of demographic change on plastics demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices