In this episode of the US Manufacturing Workforce podcast, host Michele Vincent delves into the pressing issue of America's worker shortage. She explores the concept of sourcing talent nationwide, offering a solution to the labor crisis. Drawing on her extensive experience, Michele shares real examples of labor issues and discusses the significant benefits of expanding the labor pool to the entire US. With a growing emphasis on the importance of leveraging specialized staffing agencies with a national reach, the analysis makes a compelling case for manufacturers to consider new approaches to ..read more

With alarming reports such as “nearly 1/3 of the manufacturing workforce is over 55 years old” how is U.S. manufacturing expected to continue? In this episode of the US Manufacturing Workforce Podcast, host Michele Vincent rings in 2024 giving us the facts when it comes to the past, present, and future of U.S. manufacturing. She discusses predictions on how past challenges will continue to play out in 2024 as well as give direction to how some companies are adapting to these challenges. Michele breaks down how U.S. Manufacturing can continue to adapt to reoccurring issues such as labor shorta ..read more

In this episode of the US Manufacturing Workforce Podcast, host Michele Vincent speaks with Dan Burgos, President and CEO of Alphanova Consulting. Dan discusses the vital role company culture plays in manufacturing and achieving overall success. He talks us through the connections of a positive company culture with attracting new employees, retaining employees, and high-performing employees. Dan also shares insights on how leadership can drive positive change to improve employee performance and satisfaction within the manufacturing industry. Join us as we discuss: Consequences of poor compan ..read more

Get ready to reshape your perspective on manufacturing – we're unveiling the strategies, tools, and success stories behind bringing it back to the USA. In this episode of the US Manufacturing Workforce Podcast, host Michele Vincent interviews Harry Moser, the founder of the Reshoring Initiative. Harry explains the Reshoring Initiative's role in documenting, promoting, and enabling reshoring efforts. We talk about tools that help companies make informed decisions about reshoring, improve their competitiveness, and how we can advocate for promoting skilled trades as a valuable alternative to tr ..read more

It's day four of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. This unprecedented Stand-Up strike, targeting all three companies at once, is already creating a ripple effect across the automakers causing temporary layoffs at other plants. As the strike drags on, suppliers will begin to feel the impact as well. Beyond the Tier 1, there are thousands of smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers that are exposed and at greater risk. Jan Griffiths, founder of Gravitas Detroit and host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast, joined us to explain just why these tier 2 suppliers are more vulnerab ..read more

Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers, their collective bargaining agreements covering around 150,000 union members all set to expire on September 14. These negotiations put a lot at stake, signaling a potential strike that could disrupt the entire supply chain, influence vehicle availability, brand loyalty, and service parts supply. We speak with Terry Onica, Director, Automotive at QAD and Cathy Fisher, Founder & President of Quistem about the importance of contingency planning and the complex interconnections within the ..read more

In a defining moment for the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, our host, Michele Vincent, delves into the history, present and future of the 150,000 union members, as well as what to expect with the September 14th deadline approaching. Following the 40-day UAW strike in 2019, there has been prevalent turmoil and leadership change within UAW. Under the guidance of a new international president, the UAW is poised to make major gains in negotiations — including bringing back cost of living adjustments and ending wage and benefit tiers that the union believes divides its workers. Join us as we di ..read more

As the unprecedented UAW stand-up strike against GM, Ford, and Stellantis continues to disrupt the automotive industry, the burning question everyone wants to know is -- how long will the strike last? In this episode, we speak with Marc Robinson, Ph.D., principal of MSR Strategy, an economist and strategist with more than 30 years of experience leading strategy projects for General Motors. Using game theory, Marc details the intricate dynamics at play in these negotiations, why this labor dispute was predictable, and how long this strike is likely to last. Join us for a thought-provoking conv ..read more

It's day four of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. This unprecedented Stand-Up strike, targeting all three companies at once, is already creating a ripple effect across the automakers causing temporary layoffs at other plants. As the strike drags on, suppliers will begin to feel the impact as well. Beyond the Tier 1, there are thousands of smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers that are exposed and at greater risk. Jan Griffiths, founder of Gravitas Detroit and host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast, joined us to explain just why these tier 2 suppliers are more vulnerab ..read more

Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers, their collective bargaining agreements covering around 150,000 union members all set to expire on September 14. These negotiations put a lot at stake, signaling a potential strike that could disrupt the entire supply chain, influence vehicle availability, brand loyalty, and service parts supply. We speak with Terry Onica, Director, Automotive at QAD and Cathy Fisher, Founder & President of Quistem about the importance of contingency planning and the complex interconnections within the ..read more