Navigating the New Manufacturing Landscape with Bret Boyd of Sustainment

04/15/25 • 22 min

In this episode of the US Manufacturing Today Podcast, host Matt Horine welcomes Bret Boyd, CEO of Sustainment and author of the article 'Making American Manufacturing Great Again, Starts with Small Businesses.' Bret shares his extensive background in manufacturing and supply chain, his military service, and his inspiration for founding Sustainment. The discussion covers the current state of American manufacturing, challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses, the importance of localized supplier networks, and the potential of new policies to revitalize the industry. The episode concludes with Bret's advice for those entering the manufacturing landscape and the pivotal role of software in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today Podcast
00:33 Meet Bret Boyd: CEO of Sustainment
01:02 The Origin and Mission of Sustainment
03:26 Challenges in American Manufacturing
05:06 The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
08:57 Impact of Recent Policies on Manufacturing
13:40 Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
19:44 Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector
21:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today Podcast
00:33 Meet Bret Boyd: CEO of Sustainment
01:02 The Origin and Mission of Sustainment
03:26 Challenges in American Manufacturing
05:06 The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
08:57 Impact of Recent Policies on Manufacturing
13:40 Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
19:44 Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector
21:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:18 Understanding Liberation Day
00:54 Impact of New Tariffs on E-commerce
01:19 The De Minimus Rule and Its Exploitation
02:39 Vietnam's Changing Trade Landscape
03:36 Future Strategies for Manufacturers
03:58 Broader Economic Implications
06:02 Conclusion and Call to Action

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