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What Does “Made in America” Mean to You?

The Manufacturing Executive · 13 Sept 2022 · 35m · Episode 119

What this episode covers

Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, discusses the complexities and benefits of maintaining a 'Made in America' manufacturing operation. He explains how sourcing decisions ripple through the supply chain, noting that a single offshore component can jeopardize the status of an entire $2 million machine. Acker also addresses the critical labor shortage in US manufacturing, attributing it to a cultural shift away from trades and suggesting that reshoring efforts must be paired with workforce development and potentially immigration reform.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Titan Abrasive Systems, Gorilla 76, Reshoring Initiative, Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
Also
Harry Moser, Buy American Act

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