Manufacturing Talk Radio

Manufacturing Talk Radio is BACK! Well... almost! But we are too excited and too many important things are happening in the world of manufacturing to delay any longer. This special report features manufacturing and economic expert insights from friends of the show Harry Moser and Jeremy Leonard, hosted by longtime MTR contributor Cliff Waldman. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business® and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business® join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the results of ISM's survey on business conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl speaks about the economies of various countries, how some are affected by war in the Middle East, how others are waning because of a 5,000% wage increase, and the developing nations waking up to become producers, exporters, and even investors in building production operations in low-cost producing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a detailed look at the latest ISM Services Report On Business from the source, Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair, Services ISM® Report on Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, Committee Chair for the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business® indicates that there is stability in the most recent report, with New Orders increasing and moderate contraction in production and employment. Companies continue to operate on lower, tightly controlled inventories while suppliers try to deliver orders early to make their year-end numbers. Overall, the report does not indicate recession even though portions of it are in contraction with GDP growth expected to be 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry and Lew discuss Harry's recent experience at the Forging Industry Association's Fall Meeting. Harry was a speaker at the event and shared with us his experience at the event meeting with OEMs, contract manufacturers, and other forging industry luminaries. Lew and Harry also discuss the continued importance of closing the skills gap by encouraging young people to consider a career in the forging industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, Host Cliff Waldman welcomes Eric Fins, Vice President of Grove Climate Group, an organization that helps startups, companies, governments, nonprofits, universities, and trade groups achieve their climate goals. Don't miss this important episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 70% of business owners lack an exit plan, and their average age is 67. If they cannot find the next owner, the business will simply wind down, and whatever they make will become unavailable. David Braun, Founder and CEO of Capstone Strategic discusses ways to mitigate this crisis that is happening now before it becomes worse than the COVID shutdowns and supply chain disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lynch, CEO of Praxie, discusses a smarter, easier way to transform your legacy information, Excel spreadsheets, and disparate databases by wrapping it in a practical software application that interfaces with the various sources to give you what you want - in a few weeks, not months or even years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kuehl discusses the growing GDP, the worker shortage skills gap, and why the people coming into the U.S. are not likely to be the answer. He also touches on the Green Economy and the difficulties it is encountering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business(R) discusses the strengths in the Services sectors, which show significant growth in New Orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Months of Manufacturing Contraction but No Recession -Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business(R) joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as Manufacturing Talk Radio to discuss October and the last 12 months of manufacturing contraction that have not yet triggered a general recession. Manufacturing typically leads the country into every recession and out of every recession, but so far, recession hasn't arrived. It is possible that the soft landing may be just a touch-and-go landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Anderson, President and CEO of the Anderson Economic Group, joins host Cliff Waldman to discuss the UAW strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys speaks about AI in manufacturing - why we should embrace it rather than fear it, and where it is the logical next step in production control and analysis. AI isn't disrupting manufacturing any more than PLCs did when GM introduced them in 1968. AI in manufacturing is a tool to manage large volumes of data to get actionable information, and only when action is taken does ROI happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry and Lew welcome Harold Schoch, Chief Executive Officer of Fives Machining Systems Inc. and Matt Shockey, President of the Grinding Ultra Precision business line of the Fives Group. Fives designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups. From the first railway lines to the Eiffel Tower lifts and Factory 4.0, for over 200 years Fives has been designing the disruptive solutions and technologies that make up the industry. As a pioneer of decarbonization and digitalization, Fives is always one innovation ahead thanks to its ability to anticipate customer needs. Harry, Lew, Harold, and Matt discuss the skilled trades gap, supply chain challenges, the importance of reshoring, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses conditions in various sectors of the economy and the uncertainty in D.C., along with employment and interest rates that are keeping manufacturers up at night. Thankfully, the construction sector of manufacturing is doing well with plant expansions. One of the countries doing particularly well is Mexico, which has become a replacement for China in lower-cost labor. And that talk of recession is still an undercurrent that hasn't yet become a riptide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is the second of a two-part series featuring Kerrie Jordan, Vice President of Product Management – Data Platform at Epicor. Kerrie discusses the most important report for your manufacturing business's health, strength, and sustainability, Voice Of The Manufacturing Manager 2023. Part one of this series covered Epicor's Voice of The Essential Manufacturing Worker report. In these two reports, 1,000 manufacturing leaders and frontline workers reveal their impressions about the technology they're using and embracing, the shifts they're making and experiencing in the workplace, and how they view the future of the industry. Key takeaways include: Technology and Modern Manufacturing ·       58% of manufacturing leaders consider their company “very modern.” ·       But only 48% of frontline workers say the same. Workplace Flexibility and Morale ·       64% of manufacturing leaders believe company morale is high. ·       But only 52% of frontline workers say the same. Company Loyalty and Industry Prospects ·       81% of manufacturing leaders plan to stay in their job for the next 12 months. ·       But only 44% of frontline workers say the same. Don't miss this critical episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, we're joined by Ed Marsh from Consilium Global Business Advisors. Consilium is a consulting firm that focuses on working with middle-market manufacturers with an emphasis on revenue growth through marketing and sales. For many manufacturers, sales and marketing can be an issue. Consilium works with senior management to help develop a better understanding of how to grow revenue in a landscape of near-constant transformational change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business(R) highlights the strengths in the Services Sectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business(R) joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as Manufacturing Talk Radio begins its 10-Year Anniversary Celebration. The first show that aired was with the Institute for Supply Management and Brad Holcomb, and that tradition carries on with Tim Fiore getting into the numbers behind the numbers. 49.0 is the book cover - the sub-indexes are the chapters that hold the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative joins Manufacturing Talk Radio Host Lew Weiss for a detailed look at the financial benefits of pursuing a career in manufacturing vs. taking the traditional college route. Harry presents some amazing data on the lifetime earning potential of college students with certain degrees, side by side with a tool and die maker. The results will surprise you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Tana, CEO of Smart Media, author of eJunky, as well as the director and producer of the movie, discusses the possible end to the writers' strike, but the longer-term impacts of AI on the entertainment industry, particularly where it could replace writers and actors. In three years, when the agreement, if accepted, expires, AI will be several generations more advanced. What will happen then? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Fair, Senior Vice President at Executech talks about Cybersecurity and a roadmap to implement from the simple to the complex, step-by-step. Even if you have cybersecurity in place, an annual review is warranted to keep abreast of new threats. A company can go out of business overnight if they aren't ready to thwart attacks and respond to a calamity if a hacker gets through - or is lurking in your system already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Mantey, Editorial Director for IEN, discusses manufacturing skilled labor shortage solutions and the latest trends and technologies that may help reduce reliance on people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chirs Kuehl, the highly-respected economist from Armada Corporate Intelligence talks about economic issues in China, Russia, BRICs, and the U.S. GDP is defying a recession as the third quarter approaches 3% GDP growth with Real GDP above 5% for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business(R) highlights the strengths in the Services Sectors that continues to defy recession, which has disappeared from the conversation. The report is well above the midline of 50 and continues to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To stay competitive in the manufacturing sector these days we have to continue to evolve with technology. As wireless networks become more critical to manufacturing, keeping them online is a priority. Today's guest Roger Sands is co-founder and CEO of Wyebot, the leader in AI-driven WiFi Automation. They provide cost-effective future-proofing of your network in real-time. If avoiding network issues and costly downtime is a priority this episode is a must-watch. Host Lew Weiss shares some of his hard-learned business continuity advice and discusses how to get ahead of increasing network complexity and avoid downtime with Wyebot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business(R) discusses New Orders, Production, Employment, Supplier Deliveries, and Inventories that make up the composite Purchasing Manager's Index Number of 47.6 for August 2023, an improvement from the July reading of 46.4, with better performance in 4 out of the 5 measurements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, and Manufacturing Talk Radio Host Lew Weiss discuss a litany of critical topics including Artificial Intelligence, the U.S. national debt, and fishing! Don't miss this important episode of Moser On Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Manufacturing Think Tank' host Cliff Waldman is joined by Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers. After discussing the path of U.S. inflation and the likelihood of a near-term U.S. recession, Chad discusses the recent manufacturing slump and the manufacturing industries that have been most impacted. The conversation then turns to the global picture with particular emphasis on growing concerns about the Chinese economy. The episode concludes with a discussion about changes in the post-pandemic manufacturing labor market and about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Tana, CEO of Smart Media, discusses how movies are a manufactured product going through the same disruptive technological evolution as manufacturing itself, to the extent that the Hollywood Studio System may fade into history. With AI, it is already happening to many job roles across the movie making production line and distribution channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eden Higgins, Vice President of Practice Development at The Duffy Group, discusses how headhunters find highly-qualified, vetted candidates that save you time and money in the hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chirs Kuehl, the highly-respected economist from Armada Corporate Intelligence talks about the balance of 2023, Shortages in Chips and Rare Earths, Issues with EV, and Manufacturing Headwinds - but Not a Recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl gives viewers real facts and their impact from government policies, critical material shortages, electric vehicles, and the strength of our economy with more insight than the main stream media can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Hull and Susan Conrad are two dynamic manufacturing experts who help clients identify problems and implement solutions in manufacturing operations to drive more profits and create more revenues for mid-market, start-ups, and generational change companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business explains the strengths in 15 of the 18 sectors, how they performed in June, and what the balance of 2023 looks like based on current performance and the recent semi-annual forecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, ISM's Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business® discusses the downturns in the Purchasing Manager's Index and the beginnings of a recession. The aggressive rise in interest rates has pushed demand into contraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most manufacturers consistently buy on the basis of price without taking into consideration such factors as quality differentials, carrying cost of inventory, and the value of having manufacturing and engineering close to each other. These factors and more represent the true Total Cost of Ownership. Guest Harry Moser shows us how to use the free True Cost of Ownership Estimator tool available on the Reshoring Initiative website to truly understand the cost of sourcing overseas vs buying domestically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Thurman discusses her role in regulated project management, as well as her role with Women in Manufacturing. This interview flips between her separate roles and exciting developments in Wim in Texas. https://thurmanco.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses the upcoming recession (or not), why it will be (or won't), and whether it will be short and shallow, deep and long, or some crazy combination thereof, with a touch of humor because you have to laugh you way through this mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Sassano disucsses how his firm has helped companies exceed their improvement expectations by three or four-fold without pouring a fortune into high tech systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Fleming, Founder of the Academy of Business Training jumps right into the 3 major flaws of outside training programs and how the Academy has created its programs to deliver value and results to companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Services ISM Report with Committee Chair Anthony Nieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fiore, ISM's Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business® covers a lot of good news within manufacturing despite the drop in the overall Purchasing Manager's Index number. Has this soft landing been good for manufacturing versus a hard landing? June may cast the die for the balance of 2023 and 2024 if order books and backlog get any softer, but could improve rapidly if orders begin to flow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilana Preuss, Founder of Recast City, discusses how to bring small-scale manufacturers downtown into vacant storefronts that benefit everyone, from foot traffic to incubating manufacturers. For more on Recast City visit https://www.recastcity.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence and its potential implications for the manufacturing industry   Rob Seamans, Associate Professor at NYU's Stern School of Business and a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins host Cliff Waldman for this episode of 'Manufacturing Think Tank' to talk about the AI phenomenon shaking the world. During the course of the interview, Rob discusses the big questions- labor market impacts, productivity impacts, changes in educational needs, supply chain impacts, and global competition impacts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Manufacturing Talk Radio Host Lew Weiss and Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative discuss how manufacturers can establish Total Cost of Ownership in manufacturing using the Total Cost of Ownership Estimator Estimator. For more information visit https://reshorenow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner at Armada Corporate Intelligence, discusses the unpredictable conditions that have economic prognosticators befuddled. The Fed's attempts to break inflation by raising rates and triggering unemployment is vexed by manufacturers hanging on to skilled labor, who were difficult to find and expensive to hire. So far, the most accurate predictor of future manufacturing conditions is ASIS, or the Armada Strategic Intelligence System, with its excellent sector-by-sector analysis of manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Dohnalek, President and CEO of Pivot International presents how his firm help companies or individuals move their product, software, or system concept through the stages of development to complete a prototype or finished project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liron Ben-Horin, President of OneLayer, discusses why 5G is vital for manufacturers, how to get it implemented on top of your existing network, and where it benefits overall operations and security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ISM Sees A Soft Expansion For Manufacturing And Services Tim Fiore, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business® and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business® join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the results of ISM's survey on business conditions for the balance of 2023. So far, conditions do not indicate that business is headed into a recession in 2023 as either a soft landing or a hard one, but rather a soft expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices