
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

May 7, 2019 • 28min
Manufacturing Matters: The Development and Long-term Value of Manufacturing Apprenticeship Programs
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.
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May 3, 2019 • 19min
American Society of Safety Professionals CEO Jennifer McNelly
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.
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May 3, 2019 • 29min
ISM Manufacturing Report On Business for April 2019
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.
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May 3, 2019 • 28min
The ISM Non-manufacturing Report for April 2019
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

Apr 30, 2019 • 43min
Manufacturing Matters – Creating An Effective Business Development Strategy
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.
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Apr 30, 2019 • 30min
Secrets from Georgia’s 2018 Manufacturer of the Year
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.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 23min
Manufacturing Matters – A Look Ahead 20 Years
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!
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Apr 16, 2019 • 30min
Manufacturing Matters – An In-depth Look At The Plastics Industry
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

Apr 16, 2019 • 42min
You, Too, Can Have a High Performance Culture – If You Tune In
Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview consultants and co-authors Sue Bingham, founder of the HPWP Group, and Bob Dusin, co-author of Creating The High Performance Workplace: It’s Not Complicated to Develop a Culture of Commitment about the 8 essential elements to creating this high performance workplace. You can also find the book on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2019 • 34min
The Continuing Development of Manufacturing Matters
Lew Weiss and Tim Grady, hosts of Manufacturing Talk Radio, and Cliff Waldman talk about Manufacturing Matters With Cliff Waldman: the show, the guests, the topics, and where this show is headed in future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices