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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Come Ride the Credit Manager's Index Roller Coa...
For months now, Dr. Chris Kuehl, noted economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International and managing partner at Armada Corporate Intelligence enlightens listeners on the month-by-month ups and downs of the Credit Manager's Index ...
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A Skills Gap Solution - NJ Career Technical Sch...
Co-Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady have been discussing the Skills Gap problem and exploring solutions. On this show, Judy Savage, Executive Director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools shares how these high schools and adult e...
26 min
553
Will Skilled Manufacturing Labor be Thrown Out ...
Michael Wildes, partner in the law firm Wildes and Weinberg, discusses DACA with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Time Grady. If DACA isn't fixed by Congress, what is the impact on manufacturing? How many employees working in manufacturing plants will be deported?...
21 min
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Job Opportunities $50,000+ are Not Where You Mi...
Listen to Gary Slawik, Manager of Apprenticeship and Training Programs at Bihler of America talks about vocational training then and now for careers in manufacturing which are the future of good-paying, steady, interesting and challenging careers. The so...
63 min
555
Update on Europe, Great Britain and Asia
Senior International Correspondents Royce Lowe and Chong Wang update listeners on manufacturing activity in the EU, the UK and Asia, including the ongoing Brexit saga along with the positives happening in Europe and China.
19 min
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PMI Surveys Covering 18 Countries and Local US ...
Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys, shares his insights with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady about the synchronicity of global manufacturing growth. Although a few countries are weakening, most of Europe and Asia are showing strong perfo...
39 min
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Helping Manufacturers of All Sizes Build, Rebui...
Manufacturing Talk Radio welcomes Ed Delia of Delia Associates to the show for a look at how they help manufacturers build, rebuild and revitalize their brand. B-to-B brand management comes with a unique set of challenges. Listen as Mr. Delia shares how ...
44 min
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Non-Manufacturing Reading Continues String at 55.9
Anthony Nieves, NMI Committee Chair joins co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the Institute for Supply Management's Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) which continues to roll up above 50 although some softening occurred in December. Listen t...
20 min
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The Credit Manager's Index, at 54.2, and Purcha...
Dr. Chris Kuehl, author of the National Association of Credit Managers (NACM.org) CMI report (Credit Manager's Index report) explains why the CMI is not in sync with the PMI, with the CMI showing areas of concern after the robust new orders and purchasin...
28 min
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2017 Manufacturing Year in Review and 2018 Fore...
Hosts Lewis Weiss and Tim Grady take a look back at the top manufacturing stories of 2017 including the skills gap, robotics, additive manufacturing, the prison labor issue, Washington’s effect on manufacturing, Women And Manufacturing and much more. Sta...
63 min
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Part 2 - 4 Positive Reports for Global Manufact...
In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectatio...
39 min
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Part 1 - 4 Positive Reports for Global Manufact...
In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectatio...
58 min
563
What is the Immigration Solution and Will We Se...
Michael Wildes, managing partner with Wildes and Weinberg P.C., a 3rd  generation immigration law firm that has  clients including First Lady Melania Trump, famed artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Boy George, many of the former Miss Universes’ as w...
43 min
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S10-E20: ISM hits 58.2 and CMI hits 56.6 - Stil...
Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Report on Business joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss a very strong Purchasing Manager's Index number and the in-depth report behind it, followed by Dr. Chris K...
50 min
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S10-E19: How Do We Select the 1 Right Software ...
Ultra Consultants is an independent advisory firm for manufacturers who want to transform their business performance with an emphasis on competitive advantages and the ROI on their software investment. Jeff Carr, CEO and Founder of Ultra Consultants lead...
58 min
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S10-E18: Senior International Correspondents De...
Our three International Correspondents give critical insight from around the globe featuring reports from Europe, China, and the US. These important, up-to-the-minute reports on manufacturing provide valuable insight into what’s happening now and what’s ...
66 min
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S10-E17: There are 12 Million Stories in Manufa...
Cameron Hoy is a man who was dissuaded from manufacturing but migrated back to it. Listen as Lew Weiss and Tim Grady hear the story of someone fascinated by the fascinating world of manufacturing, where you can see and touch what is made by your hands or...
40 min
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S10-E16: CMI 56.5 PMI 58.7 NMI 60.1 – Open This...
Manufacturing Talk Radio wraps together the three pivotal index reports to bring you the latest information from NACM Economist Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. on the Credit Manager’s Index, ISM Committee Chair Tim Fiore on the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Inde...
85 min
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S10-E15: Breaking News: ISM Rolls Up Slightly L...
ISM’s Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the Manufacturing Report on Business(R) covers the October ISM number, still strong at 58.7 but slightly lower than September that hit 60.8. The 60’s tend to be unsustainable for long periods of time unless the economy...
26 min
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S10-E14: The 21st Century Generation of Manufac...
Nicole Wolter is the President and CEO of HM Manufacturing with a background in engineering and finance. She has overseen the complete renovation of the company’s technology and engineering processes to become a 21st Century manufacturer.  She is also de...
53 min
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S10-E13: Adding Additive Manufacturing Capabili...
Shane Fox, Co-Founder and CEO of LINK3D.codiscusses how software is now being used to streamline and optimized additive manufacturing for companies of all sizes with both in-house solutions and outsourced solutions. If you wish to outsource, your busines...
50 min
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S10-E12: Global Purchasing Manager’s Indices Pr...
The Purchasing Manager’s Indices have rolled in and rolled up to the high 50’s and low 60’s for most of the largest producer countries around the globe, and previously troubled countries are experiencing upward movement above 50 for their own manufacturi...
65 min
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S10-E11 ISM Non MFG Report on Business
Anthony Nieves joins Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady for an inside look at the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business.
23 min
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Index hits 60.8 and a Golden Nugget Told On-air
Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the ISM’S Manufacturing Report on Business discusses the eye-popping Purchasing Manager’s Index number followed by Chris Kuehl, Chief Economist for the FMA International and the NACM.org who reveals a Golden Nugget on the ai...
63 min
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S10-E9: Get a Better Business Credit Rating
Co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview Mr. Paul Oster, CEO of Better Qualified, a business in Eatontown, NJ that can help owners and finance executives improve their credit rating to unlock the value in a business and increase the credit capacity the...
49 min