Manufacturing Talk Radio

Tune in to Manufacturing Talk Radio to hear some of the most positive news we have broadcast in over 3 years and Senior International Correspondents from Asia, the U.K. and E.U. update listeners on the major expanding economies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-by-one, companies are recognizing that the solution to the Skills Gap in manufacturing which exists around the world is a combination of cooperation with community and technical colleges, high schools and universities mixed with a heavy emphasis on in-house training programs.  Listen as Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Lew Weiss interviews Festo Didactic executives Torsten Schimanski, the Head of the Learning Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, Dr. Nader Imani, Festo, company CEO located in Germany and Thomas Lichtenberger, President of the company in Halifax on how this 175 location manufacturer is tackling this vexing issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) reports on Manufacturing Talk Radio about the December 2016 findings from survey participants in the industries of the non-manufacturing sector, some of which feed the manufacturing sector in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady discuss the current state of manufacturing with Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business(R) as they delve into the categories of the Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) that has recently strengthened, and Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner of Armada Corporate Intelligence discusses the Credit Manager’s Index report and other topics of the economy. These insightful reports give you a solid sense of where manufacturing is and where it appears to be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Senior International Correspondents and the NAM’s Chief Economist, Chad Moutray, discuss what is happening in manufacturing around the globe both above and below the equator. Overall, the shakiness of 2016 seems to be stabilizing as economic growth returns to most of the major country economies as we enter 2017. While there isn’t a wildly optimistic point of view going into 2017, the fence sitters have put at least one foot down on the side of growth. In addition, listen to the show to hear when the disparity between the U.S. dollar and other currencies will begin to dissipate and stimulate more exports. Overall, all signs point to favorable from the flatline readings throughout much of 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each December, the Institute for Supply Management compiles and condenses an analysis of its' respondents feel for the upcoming year. Tune in to Manufacturing Talk Radio for a brief overview of the 21-page report presented by Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business(R) and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) which can also be found here. Then stay tuned in with Lew and Tim as they interview Eric Treiber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. (CWM), a 79-year-old company and recognized innovative leader specializing in the custom production of high-tech Al, Mg and Zn die cast components in our "Manufacturer's Spotlight". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio discusses the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business® and the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business® with Anthony Nieves, committee chair with the ISM, followed by a review of November’s Credit Manager’s Index report with Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. and economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence. Show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady present questions on variables that impact this vital industry segment and examine how 2017 looks now from what is happening within these leading reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Wall, Executive Director of NIMS, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills talks with Manufacturing Talk Radio about the 52 distinct NIMS skill certifications including stamping, press break, roll forming, laser cutting, machining, tool and die making and other precision metalworking skills for modern manufacturing employees, followed by Russ Green, Executive Vice President and Partner with Godfrey, a B2B marketing communications firm that helps manufacturers convey their story to the right audience in their market.  Listen in as Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview these insightful experts and learn how even small and midsize manufacturers can add these resources to their winning team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EDI: old technology or upgrade technology with Peter Edlund, VP of Di Central. Also new technology - Augmented Reality with Patrick Ryan from Newport News Shipbuilding explains how to inspect the construction of a aircraft carrier in 90 minutes instead of 9 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio brings together three of its senior international correspondents along with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the NAM, to discuss how manufacturing looks around the world this November, including discussions on Brexit, international reaction to Trump as President-Elect, the automobile industry outlook, and Purchasing Manager's Indices for all major global economies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices