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.
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Manufacturing Matters - A Close Look At The Tra...
In today’s episode ‘Manufacturing Matters’ host Cliff Waldman discusses the Trump trade tariffs on China with Manufacturing Talk Radio's co-host Tim Grady. Cliff fields Tim's questions and unpacks the complex issue of why the tariffs were put in place an...
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The Global Show with Norbert Ore for May 2019
Join this lively discussion between Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners and Tim Grady, show host, as they explore the Purchasing Manager’s Index numbers from major economies around the world, and touch on other relat...
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Manufacturing Matters – The Future of Manufactu...
In today’s episode ‘Manufacturing Matters’ host Cliff Waldman offers comments and analysis on the emerging African economy. He argues that global manufacturers need to increase their attention on the African continent because economic growth is improving...
19 min
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3D Printing, CNC Machining and Injection Moldin...
From concept to production run completion, Ben Redwood, Director of Supply Chain from 3D Hubs explains how to have online, on-demand manufacturing with instant design for manufacturing feedback for custom parts that is revolutionizing the manufacturing i...
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The Credit Manager’s Index with Chris Kuehl
Dr. Chris Kuehl, author of the monthly Credit Manager’s Index report, joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the latest details in the world of credit managers, as well as general economic conditions in the manufacturing industry.
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Manufacturing Matters: The Development and Long...
In this episode, noted labor economist Bob Lerman joins us to shed light on a subject that few people in the field of economics and certainly few people in Washington have thought as deeply about-apprenticeships. At a time when US manufacturing executive...
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American Society of Safety Professionals CEO Je...
Today's guest is no stranger to Manufacturing Talk Radio listeners. Jennifer McNelly is the new CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals as well as a recurring host on Manufacturing Talk Radio's sister podcast Women And Manufacturing. Jennifer...
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ISM Manufacturing Report On Business for April ...
Tim Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee joins Manufacturing Talk Radio for a LIVE interview on the latest ISM Manufacturing Report On Business released today, May 1st. Tune in to the rare opportunit...
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The ISM Non-manufacturing Report for April 2019
Anthony Nieves, ISM Committee Chair for the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, present the details behind the overall number in a conversation with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.
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Manufacturing Matters – Creating An Effective B...
In this episode of ‘Manufacturing Matters’, Francois Gau, award-winning executive and consultant, discusses the challenges that manufacturing companies face in creating an effective business development strategy in this era of technological, geopolitical...
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Secrets from Georgia’s 2018 Manufacturer of the...
It is no secret that Metcam was Georgia’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2018, although the path there was guided by decisions and experiences shared by Jerry Ward, Vice President of Operations and Co-Owner of this innovative manufacturer of metal fabricati...
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Manufacturing Matters – A Look Ahead 20 Years
On this episode of manufacturing Matters, host Cliff Waldman takes a look 20 years into the future of manufacturing. What will drive manufacturing in the years to come? Here’s a hint: Africa. Listen to this episode for all the details!
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Manufacturing Matters – An In-depth Look At The...
In this episode, Perc Pineda, Chief Economist of the Plastics Industry Association, discusses the current issues of manufacturing change and disruption as they apply to plastics manufacturing. Perc responds to questions about the plastics manufacturing g...
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You, Too, Can Have a High Performance Culture –...
Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview consultants and co-authors Sue Bingham, founder of the HPWP Group, and Bob Dusin, co-author of Creating The High Performance Workplace: It’s Not Complicated to Develop a Culture of Commitm...
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The Continuing Development of Manufacturing Mat...
Lew Weiss and Tim Grady, hosts of Manufacturing Talk Radio, and Cliff Waldman talk about Manufacturing Matters With Cliff Waldman: the show, the guests, the topics, and where this show is headed in future episodes.
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The Latest Credit Manager’s Index Report with C...
Dr. Chris Kuehl, author of the monthly Credit Manager’s Index report, joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the latest details in the world of credit managers, as well as general economic conditions in the manufacturing industry.
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Manufacturing Matters with Bill Strauss, Senior...
In this episode we are privileged to host Bill Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor at the Federal Bank of Chicago and the Fed’s leading expert on US manufacturing. Bill offers perspective on the slow recovery of the US manufacturing sector fro...
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The March ISM Manufacturing Report On Business
Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady welcome Tim Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee with an unprecedented inside look at the ISM Manufacturing Report On Business for March 2019. Don’t miss this live repor...
25 min
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Manufacturing Matters – A Closer Look At Automa...
In this week’s episode, host Cliff Waldman discusses his thinking and research insights on automation, a phenomenon that is rapidly reshaping manufacturing processes. Cliff offers comments on the incidence of automation investment, the intersection of au...
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Manufacturing Tomorrow - Ohio Manufacturing Ins...
Ritch Ramey is the engineering technologies coordinator at the Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative, or RAMTEC, which provides training to high school students and incumbent workers on industry-standard facilities and equi...
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Manufacturing Matters – Challenges In The U.S. ...
In this episode noted auto industry expert Haig Stoddard talks to host Cliff Waldman about challenges shaping the U.S. motor vehicle subsector. After overviewing industry growth prospects, the interview turns to product innovation, with discussion of ele...
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Global Purchasing Manager’s Index Reports with ...
Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners, and Senior Correspondent with Manufacturing Talk Radio, joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the Purchasing Manager’s Index reports around the globe and across the U.S.
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MFG Matters - Oxford Economics Director of Glob...
On this episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Cliff Waldman welcomes Jeremy Leonard, Director of Global Industry Services at Oxford Industries to the show to discuss the relationship between R and D, innovation and productivity, the drivers of business ...
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Manufacturing 5.0, Trade Policies, Workforce an...
Edward [Ned] Hill, Professor of Economic Development at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the section on City and Regional Planning joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to discuss Manufacturing 5.0, the trade war and trade po...
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Credit Manager's Index up to 54.9; Unfavorables...
Dr. Chris Kuehl, Manufacturing Talk Radio Senior International Correspondent chats with show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady about the favorable and unfavorable numbers within the Credit Manager's Index report issues February 28, 2019, which was a good mon...
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