At the intersection of experience, intellect, and passion you will find Harry Moser, founder, and president of the Reshoring Initiative. Harry is a strong advocate for US manufacturing. His organization takes this issue head-on providing advocacy, data, and tools to influence better outcomes. Listen to find out when Harry decided to dedicated his energies to the advocacy … [Read more...]
Inspired by the Reshoring Initiative
Many years ago I was sitting in a restaurant in Silicone Valley with a contract manufacturer (my client) and their customer. It was a social event, I had been lucky enough to be invited along to join them. As I sat and listened, I noticed that one of the managers from the customer was warning my client, that manufacturing was headed offshore and to plan accordingly. I was very … [Read more...]
Creating a Skilled Workforce using Apprenticeships
When I walked into the office of John Dunn at American River College, I wasn't quite sure what next week's episode was going to be like. You see John is one of those animated passionate people that could really blow your socks off depending on his mood. I still remember the time I first met him through the Sacramento Valley SME, I walked away from a meeting feeling "wow this … [Read more...]
California Manufacturers and Technology Association EP6
Learn how a business association can perform roles ranging from educating educators and regulators to inexpensive workers compensation insurance under one roof. The CMTA has been in existence for close to 100 years and its role has never been more critical than it is today. Will California step up to the challenge of leading a US Manufacturing Renaissance? If CMTA President … [Read more...]
Servicing Sacramento Valley Manufacturers
When I first met Jeff Briggs from the Sacramento Valley SME, I was excited about his passion for the industry. Jeff was my first point of contact at the organization. At my first SME meeting, I met then Mike Bell and Matt Valine, two of the other co-founders of the organization. I sat down with Matt, Mike, and Jeff recently to record episode 5 of the Manufacturing Advocates … [Read more...]
The Role of the American Welding Society EP4
Learn the ins and outs of the American Welding Society or AWS from current VP and long time member Dale Flood. Dale has a distinguished career that at one point took an interesting turn due to his fascination with some of the more advanced welding technology of the time. One thing you will not learn in the episode is that Dale holds 5 U.S. patents on welding processes (source: … [Read more...]