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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

John Abplanalp, Founder and CEO of Tight Line Advisors, addresses the hidden process and innovation gems in every organization that will improve gross margin and EBITDA whie energizing the workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner of Armada Corporate Intelligence, discusses the global events that impact sectors and local manufacturers, from economic shifts to geopolitical conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, Lew and Tim welcome Jason Radisson, founder, and CEO of Sh1ft. In the Gig Economy, work can be spotty, particularly in the manufacturing sector. The Sh1ft platform provides earnings predictability for warehouse, logistics, assembly, and other frontline personnel throughout the manufacturing industry. Sh1ft is workforce automation at its finest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services ISM Report on Business® discusses the latest report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Manufacturing ISM Report has the Manufacturing PMI at 47.4%. As the PMI continues to tumble, 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 the inaugural episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, host Cliff Waldman talks to Mike Ryan, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, about the European energy crisis. Mike overviews the short-term economic outlook in Europe and then discusses the impact of the energy quagmire on industry supply chains. He also explains the global contagion risk of the crisis. The episode concludes with a discussion  of the impacts of the European energy situation on European climate change policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Braun, Founder and CEO of Capstone Strategic, discusses different approaches to selling your business and keeping it alive after all your years of hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry Moser encourages manufacturers to “buy smarter” by taking a closer look at the true cost of importing goods from overseas vs buying domestically-produced products. The import alternative is not necessarily the most cost-effective solution. Harry shares with us his Total Cost of Ownership Estimator, available at reshorenow.org  to help determine if that import part is really the best option for your manufacturing organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are opportunities in Operations, On-time delivery, and Quality to improve margins and the bottom line. Dan Burgos, President and CEO of Alphanova Consulting shares insights on how to find and implement them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Hayes, Senior Vice President of Applied Technologies at EOS North America discusses how laser deposition with powder can create next-generation parts to move theory into reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner of Armada Corporate Intelligence, discusses the global events that impact sectors and local manufacturers, from economic shifts to geopolitical conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services ISM Report on Business® discusses the latest report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices