
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

Jan 16, 2018 • 39min
PMI Surveys Covering 18 Countries and Local US Cities Showing Growth
Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys, shares his insights with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady about the synchronicity of global manufacturing growth. Although a few countries are weakening, most of Europe and Asia are showing strong performance in durable goods, and the South American recovery is going strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2018 • 44min
Helping Manufacturers of All Sizes Build, Rebuild and Revitalize Their Brands
Manufacturing Talk Radio welcomes Ed Delia of Delia Associates to the show for a look at how they help manufacturers build, rebuild and revitalize their brand. B-to-B brand management comes with a unique set of challenges. Listen as Mr. Delia shares how Delia Associates’ patented Brand Leadership Solution can effectively establish, express and project a highly impactful brand image for your company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2018 • 21min
Non-Manufacturing Reading Continues String at 55.9
Anthony Nieves, NMI Committee Chair joins co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the Institute for Supply Management's Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) which continues to roll up above 50 although some softening occurred in December. Listen to the segment at mfgtalkradio.com while you review the report also found linked to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2018 • 29min
The Credit Manager's Index, at 54.2, and Purchasing Manager's Index at 59.7, are Not in Sync
Dr. Chris Kuehl, author of the National Association of Credit Managers (NACM.org) CMI report (Credit Manager's Index report) explains why the CMI is not in sync with the PMI, with the CMI showing areas of concern after the robust new orders and purchasing activity of the past several months. Although the CMI has been in a one-month-up and one-month-down cycle in 2017, there are potential positive winds like lower corporate taxes and more consumer discretionary income that could trigger inflation. Tune in to hear what that might mean for the economy in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2018 • 1h 3min
2017 Manufacturing Year in Review and 2018 Forecast
Hosts Lewis Weiss and Tim Grady take a look back at the top manufacturing stories of 2017 including the skills gap, robotics, additive manufacturing, the prison labor issue, Washington’s effect on manufacturing, Women And Manufacturing and much more. Stay tuned to hear predictions for the coming year with insight from industrial and economic reports from the Institute for Supply Management and others. Take a look back at 2017 and get a head start on 2018 with this important episode only on Manufacturing Talk Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2017 • 39min
Part 2 - 4 Positive Reports for Global Manufacturing in a 2-Part Manufacturing Talk Radio Show
In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectations that 2018 may be a solid year for continued industry growth. Join co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss global manufacturing conditions with Royce Lowe covering the EU and UK, Chong Wang speaking on Asia and Norbert Ore discussing the various Purchasing Manager Indices. In Part 1, Chad Moutray is followed by Norbert Ore. In Part 2, Royce Lowe is followed by Chong Wang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2017 • 58min
Part 1 - 4 Positive Reports for Global Manufacturing in a 2-Part Manufacturing Talk Radio Show
In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectations that 2018 may be a solid year for continued industry growth. Join co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss global manufacturing conditions with Royce Lowe covering the EU and UK, Chong Wang speaking on Asia and Norbert Ore discussing the various Purchasing Manager Indices. In Part 1, Chad Moutray is followed by Norbert Ore. In Part 2, Royce Lowe is followed by Chong Wang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2017 • 43min
What is the Immigration Solution and Will We See It in 2018?
Michael Wildes, managing partner with Wildes and Weinberg P.C., a 3rd generation immigration law firm that has clients including First Lady Melania Trump, famed artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Boy George, many of the former Miss Universes’ as well as soccer icon Pele, master Chef Jean-Georges, and other talented artists, discusses DACA and our broken immigration system. Without a doubt, manufacturing, agriculture, and many other industries will be negatively impacted if the U.S. government fails to fix the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2017 • 51min
S10-E20: ISM hits 58.2 and CMI hits 56.6 - Still Strong in High Territory
Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Report on Business joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss a very strong Purchasing Manager's Index number and the in-depth report behind it, followed by Dr. Chris Kuehl, Partner at Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the FMA International with solid insight into the Credit Manager's Index and some additional comments on the economy and federal government activity impacting manufacturing and the service sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2017 • 59min
S10-E19: How Do We Select the 1 Right Software for Our Manufacturing Operation?
Ultra Consultants is an independent advisory firm for manufacturers who want to transform their business performance with an emphasis on competitive advantages and the ROI on their software investment. Jeff Carr, CEO and Founder of Ultra Consultants leads a team of more than 40 process improvement and software experts to help companies from $10 million to $2 billion identify their desired business outcomes to justify buying and implementing ERP, Product Life Cycle Management, Field Service Management, CRM, Marketing Automation, eCommerce, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, Transportation Management, Advanced Planning and DRP, Finite Scheduling or Manufacturing Execution Systems software. Listen to Jeff Carr explain to Lew Weiss and Tim Grady how Ultra Consultants helps manufacturers across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices