Episodes

  • Government Subsidies for Shipbuilding: A ‘Misplaced Obsession’?

    Government Subsidies for Shipbuilding: A ‘Misplaced Obsession’?
    Apr 10 2026

    Should the federal government prop up the ailing U.S. commercial shipbuilding sector with subsidies?

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    21 mins
  • You Say Your Product Is ‘Made in USA’? Prove It!

    You Say Your Product Is ‘Made in USA’? Prove It!
    Apr 7 2026

    What’s it take to prove that your product was “Made in USA”?

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    17 mins
  • How to Stop AI From ‘Running Loose’ in the Supply Chain

    How to Stop AI From ‘Running Loose’ in the Supply Chain
    Mar 27 2026

    Is agentic AI “running loose” in your supply chain?

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    21 mins
  • Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Is AI the Solution, or the Problem?

    Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Is AI the Solution, or the Problem?
    Mar 20 2026

    When it comes to ensuring data security and compliance, manufacturers’ AI systems are woefully unprepared for hostile threats.

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    21 mins
  • Is This the ‘Year of the Humanoid Robot’?

    Is This the ‘Year of the Humanoid Robot’?
    Mar 13 2026

    Are we experiencing a god complex — obsessed with creating things in our own image?

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    20 mins
  • More Than Labor: Today, Global Sourcing Is All About Total Cost

    More Than Labor: Today, Global Sourcing Is All About Total Cost
    Mar 6 2026

    In decades past, manufacturers fled the U.S. for Asia in search of lower production expense. But sourcing decisions today are a lot more complicated than that.

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    19 mins
  • Raw Materials: The Biggest Breaking Point in Global Supply Chains

    Raw Materials: The Biggest Breaking Point in Global Supply Chains
    Feb 27 2026

    How can manufacturers manage the risk of depending on a single supplier for critical raw materials?

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    22 mins
  • Can U.S. Manufacturing Meet the Needs of Defense and Aerospace?

    Can U.S. Manufacturing Meet the Needs of Defense and Aerospace?
    Feb 20 2026

    Can a domestically based manufacturing industry meet the needs of the defense sector?

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    23 mins