In this episode, hosts Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson dive into a new Trillium Data Bulletin about Ontario’s dairy product manufacturing industry and what it teaches us about the benefits and drawbacks of local supply chains. They also discuss the local cheese that makes Windsor-style pizza famous.

• 00:20 Hot Off the Press: Dairy Product Manufacturing Data Bulletin
• 02:36 How Dairy is Different From Other Manufacturing Industries
• 05:05 Geographical Distribution of Dairy Production in Ontario
• 06:54 The Cheese That Makes Windsor-Style Pizza
• 10:16 The Big and Small Players in Ontario’s Dairy Industry
• 12:07 The Industry’s High Productivity and Economic Impact
• 14:21 Dairy Imports and Exports
• 17:07 Advantages and Drawbacks of Local Supply Chains
• 24:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Read the Data Bulletin

• Churn and Learn: What Ontario’s Dairy Industry Teaches Us About Local Supply Chains https://trilliummfg.ca/data-bulletin/ontario-dairy-supply-chains/

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About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.