Re-shoring and Industrial Renaissance with Jim Vinoski, Manufacturing Talks

05/20/25 • 24 min

In this episode of US Manufacturing Today, sponsored by Veryable, host Matt Horine welcomes Jim Vinoski, a business strategy advisor, author, and Forbes journalist with extensive experience in the industrial sector. Jim discusses the current state of American manufacturing, highlighting the positive trends of reshoring and reindustrialization. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, technological adoption, and maintaining a strong connection with the manufacturing floor to ensure long-term success. Jim also shares insights from his work profiling over 300 companies, underscoring the resilience and optimism that drive successful manufacturing operations. Listeners are encouraged to explore Jim’s content on various platforms and learn more about strategies to navigate the evolving manufacturing landscape.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:56 The State of American Manufacturing
01:58 Reshoring and Policy Impacts
04:07 Lessons from 300+ Companies
06:15 Challenges and Opportunities in Manufacturing
16:13 Technology and Workforce Development
19:10 Advice for Mid-Size Manufacturers
21:07 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:56 The State of American Manufacturing
01:58 Reshoring and Policy Impacts
04:07 Lessons from 300+ Companies
06:15 Challenges and Opportunities in Manufacturing
16:13 Technology and Workforce Development
19:10 Advice for Mid-Size Manufacturers
21:07 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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Strategic Reshoring: Navigating the Modern Manufacturing Landscape with Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute

In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, sponsored by Variable, host Matt Horay discusses critical trends in American manufacturing with Rosemary Coates, the Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and President of Blue Silk Consulting. Coates, a seasoned supply chain consultant and bestselling author, shares her extensive experience and insights on reshoring, nearshoring, and global supply chain strategies. The discussion delves into the driving forces behind reshoring, such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising overseas labor costs. Coates also highlights the complexity of exiting Chinese manufacturing, setting up new manufacturing locations, and the importance of automated and sophisticated manufacturing processes in the US. The episode emphasizes the need for flexible supply chain strategies, the economic benefits of domestic manufacturing, and the future landscape of US manufacturing.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to U.S. Manufacturing Today
00:19 Meet Rosemary Coates: Reshoring Expert
01:09 The State of Reshoring
05:11 Challenges of Leaving China
06:54 Establishing New Manufacturing Locations
13:39 The Complexity of Supply Chains
19:41 The Future of U.S. Manufacturing
25:28 Conclusion and Resources

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One Big Beautiful Bill, Tariffs, and Reshaping the US Manufacturing Landscape

In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, the discussion focuses on the major headlines reshaping American industry. Highlights include President Trump's introduction of a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the EU, along with a 25% tariff threat to Apple for overseas-manufactured products. Additionally, a significant bill has been passed, dubbed the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill', by the House of Representatives, which proposes various tax incentives and regulations to support domestic manufacturing. The episode examines President Trump's policy shift and its potential to spark a new era for US manufacturing, with emphasis on growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.

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