

Manufacturing Talk Radio
Manufacturing Talk Radio
Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you!
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
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Mar 1, 2023 • 27min
February 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
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

Feb 28, 2023 • 28min
Manufacturing Think Tank with Cliff Waldman for February 2023
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

Feb 23, 2023 • 34min
Moser On Manufacturing - Reshoring For Contract Manufacturers
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

Feb 21, 2023 • 37min
Improve Process - Improve Margins
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

Feb 14, 2023 • 24min
How Global Events Impact Local Manufacturers
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

Feb 7, 2023 • 21min
A Future Of Blue Collar Opportunity
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

Feb 3, 2023 • 25min
The January 2023 Services ISM Report On Business
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

Feb 1, 2023 • 26min
The Manufacturing ISM Report On Business for January 2023
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

Jan 31, 2023 • 25min
Manufacturing Think Tank Episode 1
In the inaugural episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, host Cliff Waldman talks to Mike Ryan, Economics Director at S&P GlobalMarket Intelligence, about the European energy crisis. Mike overviews the short-term economic outlook in Europe and then discusses the impactof 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

Jan 31, 2023 • 24min
Keeping Your Business Alive After You Sell It
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


