# Rapid Reshoring: Building a Reliable North American Supply Chain w/ Mike Wynn

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2025-08-05
- Episode: 269
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-b213da8b-33f3-4ecb-8545-046ff227f492

## Summary

Mike Wynn, Vice President at Advanced Purchasing Dynamics (APD), explains how manufacturers are rapidly reshoring supply chains to North America to mitigate tariff risks and reduce lead times. He details APD's 'rapid reshoring' process, which involves defining 15-20 specific supplier attributes to identify and vet credible suppliers in just 4-5 weeks. Wynn emphasizes the importance of calculating 'total cost of supply' beyond unit price and using a 'mini business case' to engage overwhelmed North American suppliers.

## Chapters

- [0:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=36) Introduction: Mike Wynn and the Shift to Reshoring
- [5:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=329) Triggers for Reshoring: Tariffs and Supply Chain Risk
- [6:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=398) Challenges in Finding North American Suppliers
- [8:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=501) The Rapid Reshoring Process: 4-5 Week Timeline
- [9:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=596) Defining Supplier Attributes and Vetting Criteria
- [11:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=661) Vetting Process and Red Flags
- [14:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=844) Engaging Suppliers with a Mini Business Case
- [16:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-08-05-rapid-reshoring-building-a-reliable-north-american-supply-chain-w-mike-wynn#t=1003) Total Cost of Supply and Post-Vetting Support

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Advanced Purchasing Dynamics (company)
- Caterpillar (company)
- John Deere (company)
- Chrysler (company)
- Toyota (company)
- Gorilla 76 (company)

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