With 69% of North American manufacturers recently indicating they're "likely" or even "extremely likely" to reshore their supply chains in response to the impacts of COVID-19 and tariffs, Thomas Insights brought longtime reshoring advocate Barry Zekelman, Executive Chairman and CEO of Zekelman Industries, onto this week's episode of the Thomas Industry Update Podcast. Alongside Thomas President and CEO Tony Uphoff, Zekelman told listeners about his rise through the ranks of industry plus his passion for reshoring manufacturing to North America, and how he plans to combat the skills shortage that could grow as operations come back from overseas.

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COVID-19's Impact on North American Manufacturing [Thomas Report]

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d176gReK7H5XNXWPaxwdkokWEz-I4neIpYdmlLFZklQ/edit#slide=id.g824d1c7835_5_0

Size of U.S. Talent Pool, New Tech Job Opportunities Fueling Growing Reshoring Interest [Thomas Insights]

https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/size-of-u-s-talent-pool-new-tech-job-opportunities-fueling-growing-reshoring-interest/