Manufacturing Talk Radio

Manufacturing Talk Radio is a podcast for listeners in all manufacturing industries. The show is hosted by Mr. Lewis A. Weiss, President and Founder of All Metals & Forge Group, and co-host Mr. Tim Grady. Presented by Jacket Media Co., each show provides the guest with an opportunity to present more broad or in-depth information from their area of expertise that is important to America’s manufacturers. Visit us online at www.mfgtalkradio.com. Presented by All Metals & Forge Group, www.steelforge.com.

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Improving Student’s Knowledge of Advanced Manuf...
Conrad Mercurius, Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing Tech, joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the programs available at Raritan Valley Community College for students to improve their knowledge of advanced manufacturing, and the participati...
38 min
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Hear Why Non-Manufacturing At 70-88% Of The Ove...
Listen to the other half of the supply chain equation that accounts for 70 to 88% of the U.S. economy when host Tim Grady speaks with Anthony Nieves, ISM committee chair on the Non-Manufacturing Report On Business. Gain key insights into what is happenin...
27 min
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Is a recession unavoidable in 2019 or pre-ordai...
Chris Kuehl joins host Tim Grady to discuss the most recent Credit Manager's Index report and provide economic updates on the U.S. economy and tariffs.  The road is becoming a bit bumpy ahead. Listen to find out when the bumps turn into potholes or fissu...
37 min
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"We Need to Pre-Act Not React to Solve The Immi...
The mainstream media has viewers focusing on the form, but not the substance and solutions on the immigration issue.  Listen to Immigration lawyer, Michael Wildes from Wildes Weinberg, discuss with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady the immigration problem...
17 min
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Keeping Cool in the Workplace with Portacool
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,905,500  recordable cases of workplace injuuries and 4,836 deaths were reported in 2015. Some number of these were preventable, and many were heat-related. Terry DeRise is the Manufacturing Director at ...
29 min
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Purchasing Manager’s Index with Norbert Ore
Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners who returns to provide comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide. Find out how, and why, they’re performing as they are.
41 min
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Cybersecurity Threats to U.S. Manufacturing
Jason McNew, CEO of Stronghold Cybersecurity joins co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss cybersecurity threats to U.S. manufacturing, data for sale on the dark web, and other security concerns for business and industry online. For more on Manufactu...
42 min
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The Credit Manager's Index Report with Chris Kuehl
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.
29 min
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The ISM Non-Manufacturing Report On Business fo...
Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss with ISM Committee Chair Anthony Nieves the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) that includes 18 non-manufacturing industries: Mining; Utilities; Retail Trade; Educational Services; Wholesale Trade; ...
25 min
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ISM Manufacturing Report On Business for May 2018
Tim Fiore, committee chair for the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business updates hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady on the PMI (Purchasing Manager's Index) number that is tallied every month, along with an in-depth analysis of new orders, production, employm...
29 min
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Speaking The Common Language of Productivity in...
Sharlene Vichness is founder and president of Language Directions, LLC, established in 2005. An experienced (NJ certified) instructor of foreign language and adult education, corporate sales professional, and course content innovator, she has had extensi...
39 min
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Robots and Humans – Conflict or Coworkers?
David Mindell is a professor or aeronautics and astronautics, and Dibner professor of the history or engineering and manufacturing at MIT. He is the author of 5 books, several dealing with man’s interaction with machines, and joins hosts Lew Weiss and Ti...
35 min
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Robotics Creates Jobs and Pays for Itself Quickly
Investing in robotic automation is one of the highest ROI investments a manufacturer can make. But only 5% of manufacturers are aware of how flexibly automation can work in enhancing their operations.  Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady speak with Roger Pauls...
24 min
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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. ...
36 min
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LIVE at ISM 2018: Spring 2018 Semiannual Econom...
Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM, Chair, ISM® Business Survey Committee and Timothy Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee join hosts Lew and Tim LIVE at ISM2018 in Nashville for an inside look at the Spring 2018 Semian...
35 min
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The Credit Manager's Index with Chris Kuehl
The economy is still rolling on. Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they welcome Tim Fiore, Chair, ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee for a live, inside look at the ISM Report. Don’t miss this live, in-depth look at this very important report...
33 min
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James Howard of Howard Steel on the recent stee...
James Howard is the president of Howard Steel, a steel manufacturer serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Mr. Howard talks abot the effect the recent steel tariffs have had on his business.
37 min
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Philip Sutter of Livingston International on th...
Philip J. Sutter is the Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs, with responsibility for monitoring the progress, potential impact, and dissemination of strategic trade initiatives.
26 min
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Robert Siverman, Esq., of Grunfeld, Desiderio, ...
New York based law firm of Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP is one of the largest law firms specializing in Customs law and related trade matters. Partner Robert Silverman joins MTR to discuss the recent steel tariffs.
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Norbert Ore's Report
Stay tuned as Norbert Ore - Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Surveys and Senior Correspondent with Manufacturing Talk Radio discusses the international industry surveys he follows in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa, as well as several importanrt ...
33 min
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Chad Moutray's Report
Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers provides his update and insights on the manufacturing economy as it enters the second quarter with the looming headwinds of tariffs and possible inflation on the horizon. Will ta...
21 min
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Walking Manufacturers Through the Supermarket o...
Manufacturers trying to throttle up their internal data systems have many software suppliers to vet, and eventually have to settle on one - but how can you be sure it is the right one. Ultra Consultants is an advisory firm to walk manufacturers through t...
38 min
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What’s Cool in Manufacturing – what about Light...
Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview Paul Ryznar, founder and CEO of OPS Solutions and creator of Light Guide Systems—a revolutionary augmented reality (AR) tool that uses projected lights and proprietary software to transform manufacturing, assembly ...
39 min
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How Manufacturers Can Benefit from Using The Cloud
Many manufacturers do not use the cloud to run their plants or gather data to increase efficiency or reduce time or material waste. Diego Tamburini joins co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss why manufacturers should use the cloud and the many bene...
33 min
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Follow 18 Industry Surveys Globally and 7 Regio...
Norbert Ore, Director of Industry Survey for Strategas Research Partners and an MBC contributor, discusses some of the 18 manufacturing industry surveys he follows around the world, as well as some always interesting regional surveys in the U.S.  Listen ...
33 min