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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James Gellert of Rapid Ratings
James Gellert of Rapid Ratings discusses his organization's proprietary Financial Health Rating system.
21 min
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Michael Brak of Jaggaer
Michael Brak of Jaggaer discusses Jaggaer's Source-to-Pay platform
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Frank Mobus of Mobus Creative Negotiating
Frank Mobus of Mobus Creative Negotiating talks about the challenges of negotiating facing manufacturers today.
25 min
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Introduction Live From ISM2017 in Orlando
Introduction Live From ISM2017 in Orlando
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M.L. Peck from ISM and Donna Citale of Thomas Net
M.L. Peck from ISM and Donna Citale of Thomas Net at ISM2017 in Orlando
21 min
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Tony Uphoff of ThomasNet
Hosts Lew and Tim with Tony Uphoff, new President and CEO of ThomasNet speaking on the future expansion of their excellent sourcing platform. 
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S9-E9: Our Global Outlook Show
Economic conditions around the world are driven on the strong back of manufacturing. In the April/May 2017 Global Outlook, you will hear from industry experts how the U.S. economy and manufacturing is performing, along with manufacturing in Asia, the UK ...
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A Global Perspective - Interview with Javier Tr...
Professor Adrianna Sanford interviews Mexico's Deputy Secretary of Education Hon. Javier Treviño 
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S9-E7: Two (2) Great Resources for Manufacturer...
Manufacturing Talk Radio continues to interview unique resources for manufacturers and compile the shows in a library at mfgtalkradio.com. This week, Lew Weiss and Tim Grady speak with Andrew Scott of G&A Partners, a company that leases employees with Hu...
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S9-E8 Non-Manufacturing Index At 57.5
Released on the 3rd or 4th business day of each new month, Anthony Nieves, committee chair for the ISM's Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) presents the detail of this very positive report that covers 18 industries from a survey of 350 companies to ...
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Professor Adriana Sanford interviews Tawanda Mu...
Professor Adriana Sanford interviews Tawanda Mutasah, Senior Director for Law and Policy at the Amnesty International and Eduard Nazarski,Director at Amnesty International.
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S9-E7: PMI = 54.8. CMI = 55.8. Even the Details...
The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index report rolled up to 54.8 for April activity, and although several sub-indices softened, the overall condition of manufacturing continues to remain strong, according to Brad Holcomb, Committe...
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S9-E6: Save $000’s or Much More Just by Listeni...
Manufacturing Talk Radio continues to interview expert guests whose companies provide tangible solutions to everyday manufacturing issues. This week, show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview Andrea Olson, CEO of Pragmatik.com, a firm that help manufa...
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S9-E5: Upbeat Economic Reports from 4 Continent...
Senior International Correspondents Chad Moutray, Norbert Ore, Chong Wang and Royce Lowe join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the continuing upbeat economic reports around the world, although some pockets show some weakness that may be only temp...
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S9-E4: Two Important Speakers Address Key Topic...
Gary Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer with Syncron joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss how Syncron helps OEM manufacturers develop their ‘after-sale’ service at dealerships by improving availability of the right part at the right price at the r...
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S9-E3: March 2017 Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report...
Host Tim Grady discusses the March 2017 Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® with Anthony Nieves.
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Dr. Sanford speaks with Mr. Wilfried Grommen, C...
Manufacturing Talk Radio is excited to announce an expansion of its network broadcasts with the launch of A Global Perspective with Dr. Adriana Sanford, a show that will cover some of the risks and ramifications for multinational corporations doing busin...
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3 Important Topics for Our Listeners that Impac...
Manufacturing Talk Radio is excited to announce an expansion of its network broadcasts with the launch of A Global Perspective with Dr. Adriana Sanford, a show that will cover some of the risks and ramifications for multinational corporations doing busin...
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S9-E1: A Global Perspective with Dr. Adriana Sa...
Manufacturing Talk Radio is expanding its network of shows under MBC, the Manufacturing Broadcasting Corporation, by launching its newest show, A Global Perspective with Dr. Adriana Sanford with Executive Producer and Show Host Dr. Adriana Sanford. Dr. S...
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S6-E5 - Apple vs The FBI
We discuss the potential ramifications of Apple vs the FBI with Adriana Sanford, Senior International Correspondent for Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Where will it lead us as the FBI looks for an encryption breaker, or weaker encryption, that could be...
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S8-E23: 3 Positive Global Reports on Manufactur...
Each month, Manufacturing Talk Radio updates our listeners on the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) performance for other countries around the world, especially Asia, the UK, and the EU. In addition, we explore regional surveys in the U.S. to give listener...
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Two (2) Insightful Interviews From Travelers In...
Manufacturing Talk Radio strives to deliver the most helpful content to the manufacturing industry. If your company is – or will be – involved with 3D Printing, learn the risks and how to insure to ensure your company is covered from Mike Thoma of Travel...
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S8-E21: Three (3) Can't Miss Updates on U.S. Ma...
Manufacturing Talk Radio interviews Mr. Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Report on Business(R) and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) along with Dr. Chris Kue...
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ISM Manufacturing Report On Business for Februa...
Join Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady for an in-depth discussion of today's ISM Report presented by Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business®
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S8-E20: NJMEP plus Workplace Violence
Felix Nater, founder and owner of Nater Associates, joins Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss Workplace Violence, and there is a lot more to this topic than just a physical assault. Learn all the different forms of workplace...
62 min