Manufacturing Talk Radio

Michael Brak of Jaggaer discusses Jaggaer's Source-to-Pay platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Mobus of Mobus Creative Negotiating talks about the challenges of negotiating facing manufacturers today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction Live From ISM2017 in Orlando Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

M.L. Peck from ISM and Donna Citale of Thomas Net at ISM2017 in Orlando Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Lew and Tim with Tony Uphoff, new President and CEO of ThomasNet speaking on the future expansion of their excellent sourcing platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and the EU. Next Week, Manufacturing Talk Radio will be broadcasting from ISM2017 where we will get an update of the ISM’s Annual Outlook. Businesses, corporations, departments of the U.S. Government and even the President pay attention to these reports as they make business and policy decisions. Be sure you have the information they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Adrianna Sanford interviews Mexico's Deputy Secretary of Education Hon. Javier Treviño Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll and HR Technology skills that companies of almost all sizes can implant immediately to both shorten the learning curve and bring the experience needed on the job, with G&A Partners providing the expertise with knowledgeable teams of experts to support both the employee and the employer. In the second half of the hour, Lew and Tim interview Aaron Stebner from the Colorado School of Mines, a metallurgical expert and professor, who discusses ADAPT, or the Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies, a consortium of academic and industry participants who cooperate in new technology as 3D printing rapidly evolves from its R&D roots into a mainstream solution for manufacturers including those on the cutting edge of development. Any company can join ADAPT and Manufacturing Talk Radio thinks ADAPT is worth an in-depth listen and look-see for manufacturers embracing additive processing technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 establish a benchmark for what occurred in the immediately preceding month. As always, co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady probe the details to ask the questions listeners might ask themselves if they all could be on the air. Tune in to hear the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Adriana Sanford interviews Tawanda Mutasah, Senior Director for Law and Policy at the Amnesty International and Eduard Nazarski,Director at Amnesty International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business(R). Equally favorable is the Credit Managers’ Index report written and discussed by Chris Kuehl, Ph.D., noted economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International. If you are looking for good news news, Manufacturing Talk Radio is the place to get it. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 manufacturers identify opportunities to improve and expand their marketing reach through a pragmatic approach to brand building and brand differentiation, even with a commodity product. Also hear from Scott Haller, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of MSCompanies.com, a sophisticated source for temporary labor for manufacturers to fill gaps in their operations. For other money saving tips from guests on Manufacturing Talk Radio, search for your topic at mfgtalkradio.com and listen to any of the previous shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 temporary. Tune in to hear if your supply chain or customer base might be affected positively or negatively within the U.S. economy or a shift in Europe, Asia, South America, Latin American or Canada and stay ahead of the ebb and flow of the constant economic currents around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 right time with parts inventory control that improves profitability and completion of service repairs that are a win-win-win: a win for the OEM, a win for the dealership and a win for the customer. The top line and bottom line gain in revenues and profits is more than surprising. Then hear from Mark Dohnalek, President & CEO of Pivot International as he discusses how Pivot helps large corporations, SME’s and even individuals take a product idea from concept to completion where Pivot supplies the necessary talent, R&D, planning and even production to speed up time to market without adding full time employees on a permanent basis when there is only a part time development need. These helpful interviews are more knowledge for agile manufacturers to improve their revenue and profit performance brought to you by Manufacturing Talk Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Tim Grady discusses the March 2017 Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® with Anthony Nieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business in Europe, South America or Asia when jurisdictional laws conflict with U.S. law, as both Microsoft and Apple have experienced. Dr. Sanford's guest today at approximately 2:00 p.m. will be Mr. Wilfried Grommen, Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett Packard for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business in Europe, South America or Asia when jurisdictional laws conflict with U.S. law, as both Microsoft and Apple have experienced. Dr. Sanford’s guest today at approximately 2:00 p.m. will be Mr. Wilfried Grommen, Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett Packard for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Immediately preceding this new broadcast at 1:00 p.m. EDT will be Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interviewing Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business, and Dr. Chris Kuehl, noted economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence and the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International (FMAnet.org) speaking on the Credit Manager’s Index report released March 31, 2017 by the National Association of Credit Managers (nacm.org). Finally, we encourage young and old alike to visit mfgtalkradio.com to provide their input the the pending retirement of Dandelion Yellow, one of the primary colors scheduled to be absent from Crayola boxes around the world in the very near future. Please answer our simple one-question survey to help encourage Dandelion Yellow to maintain its presence in Crayola boxes so children and artists around the globe will have just the right color for the sun in the sky or the signature blazers of the Manufacturing Talk Radio crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sanford will cover international jurisdictional legal topics that can put U.S. manufacturers, their executives and even their employees at risk of lawsuits, detainment, arrest, fines and severe penalties when laws of one country conflict with laws of the United States and leave manufacturers in a legal Catch-22. This ongoing series will include guests from Corporate America, International Non-Profits, Think Tanks and Academia who will address various aspects of the complexities and conflict in laws of nations, as well as aspects of Global Supply Chain Ethics, Privacy, Data Protection, Hack Attacks, Counterfeit Product Deterrence, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Laws, and Regulation of Human Rights-Related Risks that can impact manufacturing. Following this introduction, hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady will interview Paul Ryzner of OPS-Solutions and the innovative Light Guide Systems used to simply work tasks and dramatically increase the speed of operator knowledge. Once again, Manufacturing Talk Radio tackles topics from the top floor to the shop floor – be sure to tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hacked? Would releasing to China, the NSA, the CIA, other countries, other agencies and state and local law enforcement be next? If you think your privacy is at risk, you need to listen as Dr. Sanford discusses the international ramifications for personal privacy if the FBI prevails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 listeners a picture of the flow of world economies. For March 2017, the reports are strong and positive so tune in to get turned on about manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Travelers Insurance. Then listen in as Mike Scher explains how B2B salespeople can breakthrough to develop new accounts and grow your top line results. Imagine spending just one hour to add 5 or 6 figures in new revenues to your company’s top line. Worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Kuehl, noted economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International, all of whom give glowing reports on the recent state of U.S. Manufacturing. Get the reports these interviews are based on at mfgtalkradio.com to learn how your industry peers are faring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 violence, some of which are going to surprise you. Then hear from Rob Stramara, Chief Operating Officer of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NJMEP.org) talk about the cornucopia of services that manufacturers can use to plan, grow and empower their business for top line growth, efficiency improvements, marketing enhancements and bottom line profitability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio's Senior International Correspondents report in from Asia, North America and Europe about positive PMI figures coming out of most developed countries. A handful of established countries continue to struggle while developing countries are a mixed bag. Co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady add commentary to this at the end of the show. Tune in and stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many manufacturers may be struggling to understand how they transition their manufacturing operations into the 21st Century without dumping their legacy equipment. Now you can learn how to hook up legacy machines to your ERP or other operational systems, along with the more advanced technology on today’s machines. Learn what free outside resources are available to help you and the websites you should explore where the expertise exists. It is THE show you have been waiting for with Joel Neidig, Development and Technology Manager from ITAMCO in Plymouth, Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lew Weiss and Tim Grady speak with the executives from Voodoo Manufacturing, about one fast way to get plastic parts in your hands in a hurry. Whether it is 1 part tomorrow or 10,000 parts in two weeks, hear Jim Allen, Director of Manufacturing and Max Friefeld, company CEO speak on 3D Printing from their factory in Brooklyn, New York, where they can make parts at a cost comparable to plastic injection molding. As demand builds, Voodoo has designed in the scalability to pump out 100,000 parts in either PLA or TDU – true production run capability. The future is here – hear it on Manufacturing Talk Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2016 wound to a close, there were indicators of expansion in the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business(R) and the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Report of Business(R). Listen to Committee Chairs Brad Holcomb for Manufacturing and Anthony Nieves for Non-Manufacturing present the details and the trends as the U.S. economy ties the record for the third longest expansion since 1945 at 92 months without, at the moment, any gray clouds in view. Listen and learn how your industry segment is doing in the details of these vital and leading edge economic reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Brad Holcomb, ISM Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business(R) presents the just released and northward-bound PMI number along with the all-important sub-indices of New Orders, Production, Employment, Supplier Deliveries and Inventories of raw materials or components used to make parts and products in manufacturing that show significant expansion in this critical industry sector. The comments from survey respondents support strongly improving conditions in manufacturing and the very favorable jump in the components of the PMI which are each weighted at 20%. Tune in to hear about New Orders - the key driver of manufacturing, as well as where expenditures for capital equipment may be headed in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have all heard about the Skills Gap and efforts at within state and federal government, academia and the industry to fix it – but that fix could take years. Tune in to hear a fix for factory workers that is as available as your next Uber ride. Then catch up on the economic good news from the author of the Credit Manager’s Index, Dr. Chris Kuehl who will cover the CMI report and overall or over-the-top economic questions from co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The digital and dynamic world of modern manufacturing is developing so quickly that industry conferences and seminars are a must to stay ahead of the curve – or catch up to the curve. Manufacturing Talk Radio will be highlighting events hosted by ISM, FMA and the NJMEP on today’s show along with a calendar of events at www.mfgtalkradio.com for all participating industry organizations and academic institutions. Be sure your events are posted at mfgtalkradio.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to Manufacturing Talk Radio to hear some of the most positive news we have broadcast in over 3 years and Senior International Correspondents from Asia, the U.K. and E.U. update listeners on the major expanding economies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-by-one, companies are recognizing that the solution to the Skills Gap in manufacturing which exists around the world is a combination of cooperation with community and technical colleges, high schools and universities mixed with a heavy emphasis on in-house training programs. Listen as Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Lew Weiss interviews Festo Didactic executives Torsten Schimanski, the Head of the Learning Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, Dr. Nader Imani, Festo, company CEO located in Germany and Thomas Lichtenberger, President of the company in Halifax on how this 175 location manufacturer is tackling this vexing issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) reports on Manufacturing Talk Radio about the December 2016 findings from survey participants in the industries of the non-manufacturing sector, some of which feed the manufacturing sector in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady discuss the current state of manufacturing with Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business(R) as they delve into the categories of the Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) that has recently strengthened, and Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner of Armada Corporate Intelligence discusses the Credit Manager’s Index report and other topics of the economy. These insightful reports give you a solid sense of where manufacturing is and where it appears to be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Senior International Correspondents and the NAM’s Chief Economist, Chad Moutray, discuss what is happening in manufacturing around the globe both above and below the equator. Overall, the shakiness of 2016 seems to be stabilizing as economic growth returns to most of the major country economies as we enter 2017. While there isn’t a wildly optimistic point of view going into 2017, the fence sitters have put at least one foot down on the side of growth. In addition, listen to the show to hear when the disparity between the U.S. dollar and other currencies will begin to dissipate and stimulate more exports. Overall, all signs point to favorable from the flatline readings throughout much of 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each December, the Institute for Supply Management compiles and condenses an analysis of its' respondents feel for the upcoming year. Tune in to Manufacturing Talk Radio for a brief overview of the 21-page report presented by Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business(R) and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business(R) which can also be found here. Then stay tuned in with Lew and Tim as they interview Eric Treiber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. (CWM), a 79-year-old company and recognized innovative leader specializing in the custom production of high-tech Al, Mg and Zn die cast components in our "Manufacturer's Spotlight". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio discusses the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business® and the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business® with Anthony Nieves, committee chair with the ISM, followed by a review of November’s Credit Manager’s Index report with Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. and economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence. Show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady present questions on variables that impact this vital industry segment and examine how 2017 looks now from what is happening within these leading reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Wall, Executive Director of NIMS, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills talks with Manufacturing Talk Radio about the 52 distinct NIMS skill certifications including stamping, press break, roll forming, laser cutting, machining, tool and die making and other precision metalworking skills for modern manufacturing employees, followed by Russ Green, Executive Vice President and Partner with Godfrey, a B2B marketing communications firm that helps manufacturers convey their story to the right audience in their market. Listen in as Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interview these insightful experts and learn how even small and midsize manufacturers can add these resources to their winning team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EDI: old technology or upgrade technology with Peter Edlund, VP of Di Central. Also new technology - Augmented Reality with Patrick Ryan from Newport News Shipbuilding explains how to inspect the construction of a aircraft carrier in 90 minutes instead of 9 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio brings together three of its senior international correspondents along with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the NAM, to discuss how manufacturing looks around the world this November, including discussions on Brexit, international reaction to Trump as President-Elect, the automobile industry outlook, and Purchasing Manager's Indices for all major global economies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio interviews the National Association of Manufacturer's Ken Monahan, Director for International Trade Policy at the NAM about the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership. Diving deeper, show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady look into the good and bad of TPP - and whether the 'bad' has been overblown by the press and presidential candidates. Learn for yourself the real deal about the TPP on Manufacturing Talk Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Each month the Institute for Supply Management issues the results of its surveys of the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in America's economy. In this interview, Anthony Nieves, chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee discusses the strength of that sector. When combined with the in-depth interview with Brad Holcomb, chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, listeners gain both the 30,000-foot view and the results on the ground for where business has been over the last month and how strong the economy is at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333} span.s1 {font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none} Last year at Fabtech 2015, Lew Weiss and Tim Grady interviewed Hernan Luis y Prado, founder and president of Workshops for Warriors, a 501(c)3 trade school dedicated to helping returning veterans prepare for civilian life by learning job skills such as welding, machining and milling. This update highlights where the school is headed, the students it has graduated, and what it needs to accommodate the hundreds of vets who want to attend but presently cannot because the G.I. Bill won't cover tuition costs until mid-2018. Hear what corporations and individuals can do for our 'Can Do' warriors transitioning from military to civilian life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how far up the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business(R) Purchasing Manager’s Index moved up from September’s 51.5 presented by Brad Holcomb, committee chair, followed by Chris Kuehl, noted economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the FMA, NACM when he discusses the Credit Manager’s Index and several other topics on upbeat manufacturing reports from around the globe. These are the “good news” stories you have been waiting for with show co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady so don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each month, Manufacturing Talk Radio presents an update on manufacturing and economic activity in the E.U., U.K. and Asia with its correspondents from France and China. Join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss the economic and manufacturing activity with Senior International Correspondents Royce Lowe from France and Chong Wang from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manufacturing Talk Radio co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady welcome Norbert Ore, Senior Correspondent for Global PMI Survey reports and various local and regional reports while show some slight improvement, followed by Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers who will discuss both the Manufacturing Monday Morning report and the Global Economic Survey just released for October, as well as an important highlight that can only be heard on the show during Mr. Moutray's remarks. Tune in to hear both discussions and major comment about the economy through the end of 2017 - Listen for a reference to the letter "R". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this year's MFG Day, Manufacturing Talk Radio attended NJMEP's MFG Day event at The Palace in Somerset, New Jersey. We had the opportunity to meet with Manufacturers from all over New Jersey, conduct interviews and listen to manufacturers discuss real-world issues they face today. Interviews include discussions with: Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno of New Jersey John Kennedy, CEO of NJMEP, NJMEP's Manufacturer of the Year Bob Krill of Cape May Brewery, Mary Ann Pacelli and Beth Colbert from NIST, Peter Okun, Director of Marketing for NJMEP plus engineering students from NJIT and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Holcomb joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the September PMI activity that resulted in a jump in the Purchasing Manager’s Index from 49.4 to 51.5 – but the good news is deeper in the report. Listen to the only show that gives Mr. Holcomb and the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business® the time and detailed discussion needed to fully understand what is happening in purchasing at manufacturers. Then Dr. Chris Kuehl will join us to discuss the collection side of the equation in the Credit Manager’s Index along with his comments on consumer spending and economic growth in the near term. Insightful, in-depth, in-tune with manufacturing. Manufacturing Talk Radio: We present the full story, not just the sound bite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from two leading Chambers of Commerce, the American Small Business Chamber of Commerce headed by Cris Young with over 200,000 members, and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce led by Margot Dorfman with over 500,000 members, as they discuss the respective missions of their organizations as advocates of small businesses across the country, and women as employees, management and entrepreneurs. Learn about two reports issued by the USWCC bursting with information for women about their roles and challenges in today’s business world, and over a dozen upcoming events that women can tap into to improve their company’s position in business and industry. It’s a power-packed hour of pertinent podcast content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices