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Bring 5 Million Manufacturing Jobs Back to the U.S. w/ Harry Moser

The Manufacturing Executive · 1 Jun 2021 · 27m · Episode 51

What this episode covers

Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, explains his mission to bring 5 million manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. to balance the trade deficit and improve national security. He details the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator, a tool that reveals hidden costs of offshoring such as freight, inventory, and IP risk, arguing that domestic production is often cheaper when these factors are included. Moser cites a case study of Maury Corp, which used the TCO tool to win a $6 million order by demonstrating lower total costs to a customer despite higher unit prices. He also outlines strategies for companies to identify 'pain points' in their supply chains, such as late deliveries or quality issues, as entry points for reshoring decisions.

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Companies
Reshoring Initiative, GF Agie Charmi, Maury Corp, Generac, Gorilla 76
Also
Industry Week, Quality Magazine, Fab Shop Magazine, ReshoreNow.org

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