Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March for the fifth consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.The latest Manufacturing ISM Report has the Manufacturing PMI at 46.3%. Timothy Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee gives us an inside look at the report and insight into what the future may hold for the manufacturing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry Moser takes a deep dive into the ongoing issue of the skills gap in America. As Harry succinctly states, "Our country has misallocated it resources. Too much education that doesn’t lead to a career and not enough training that would lead to career.” Harry and Lew take a close look at the cumulative wealth advantage and lifetime earnings potential for an English major vs a tool a die maker and the numbers will surprise you. Don’t miss this important episode of Moser On Manufacturing only on Manufacturing Talk Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, host Cliff Waldman welcomes Mark Vitner, Chief Economist at Piedmont Crescent Capital to the show. Mark and Cliff discuss the current crisis in the global banking system, what further steps policy makers can take in the wake of the SVP and Credit Suisse situations, Mark's outlook for the U.S. economy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Zielke, Business Manager for Steamfitters 601, discusses the types of jobs and career path available to individuals who want to be earning 6 figures 5 years from when they start with good money and great benefits as they grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Iacovella, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications at the Coalition for a Prosperous America shares alarming information about how and where many generic prescription drugs are manufactured that can represent a danger to your health instead of an effective treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner of Armada Corporate Intelligence, discusses the status of U.S. banks, what caused the Silicon Valley Bank failure, and the health of manufacturing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Babiak, Director of Supply Chain Technology Strategy talks about robotics in general, how it is part of the automation conversation, and ways they can be affordable for supply chain operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Manufacturing ISM Report has the Manufacturing PMI at 47.7%. Timothy Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee gives us an inside look at the report and insight into what the future may hold for the manufacturing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Manufacturing Think Tank', host Cliff Waldman welcomes noted economist and technology expert Shawn Dubravac, President of the Avrio Institute and author of New York Times bestseller Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, LIve, and Communicate. The episode begins with a discussion of the post-pandemic path of manufacturing process innovation and corporate automation strategies. The hot-button issues of artificial intelligence and robotics were then explored. At this uncertain time, Shawn also gave his outlook for the tech sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry Moser of Reshoring Institute and Lew Weiss, founder of manufacturing Talk Radio and President of All Metals & Forge Group discuss how contract manufacturers can successfully reshore their operations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices