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043: President Trump's Proposed Trade Policies & U.S. Manufacturing, Chris Mitchell of mfg.com

Product Startup · 7 Mar 2017 · 50m

What this episode covers

Chris Mitchell, President of mfg.com, discusses the findings of a survey on how President Trump's proposed trade policies affect U.S. manufacturing, highlighting a divide between buyers who would source from other low-cost countries and suppliers who believe tariffs would bring jobs back to the U.S. He details the operational mechanics of the mfg.com marketplace, explaining how it connects buyers with job shops through Request for Quotes (RFQs) and emphasizes the importance of clear, fully dimensional CAD drawings to ensure accurate pricing. The conversation covers the risks of international sourcing, such as prepayment issues and cultural differences, and offers best practices for creating effective RFQs to avoid being labeled as a 'door knocker.'

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mfg.com, Mako Design + Invent
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NAFTA, TPP

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