In this two-part podcast episode, Daniel Bobik speaks with experts Harry Moser, Founder of the Reshoring Initiative and David Pate, VP of TBMs Operational Excellence Practice, about the pressing issue of tariffs and their wide-ranging impacts on the US manufacturing sector, the financial benefits of reshoring by assessing total cost of ownership, and the short-term tactics and long-term strategies leaders must start now.

This podcast is essential for manufacturing executives looking to understand the strategic implications of tariffs and the growing movement towards reshoring.

In this episode our CEO, Bill Remy talks with the host of Lean Blog, Mark Graban, about the transformative power of Lean leadership and operational excellence.

Bill shares insights from his extensive career, including how he first encountered Lean principles at Allied Signal and the dramatic improvements achieved through lead time reduction and flow. They explore the critical role of communication and employee involvement in overcoming resistance to change, the deep connection between safety and quality, and the importance of leadership in both driving transformation and sustaining long-term improvement. The podcast concludes with Bill’s and Mark’s reflection on how organizations can leverage Lean as a strategic advantage to drive growth and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

While high inflation will drive down demand and allow supply to catch up, companies will need to shift to a more competitive mind-set to win in this environment.  This means improving lead times and consistently meeting service promises compared to the competition. Dan Sullivan explains how traditional operational excellence practices is the smartest, fastest, and most efficient way to win.

Shannon shares her perspective on the labor market over the next 6-12 months amid inflation and potential recession and how manufacturers should address the rising costs of employment and talent shortage.

Ken Koenemann, Vice President of Supply Chain and Technology practices at TBM Consulting Group, explains how inflation is impacting suppliers, material costs, transportation costs and customer demand in the next 6-12 months. Listen to his perspective on better supply chain planning in the short and long term that can withstand tough economic conditions.  

John Ferguson, CEO of TBM Consulting, talks about how inflation can impact operations and production planning and what companies should be doing in the short term to find efficiencies in operations and reduce costs.