So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues, and our perception of manufacturing jobs — all through a prism of individual experiences. Let’s look at one more system-wide question this way: Is there today, a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?
May 27, 2021
43 min
The remarkable story of Geno and David Devandry — a father and son who pushed beyond their differences for the greater good of the family machine shop.
May 11, 2021
35 min
This episode investigates conflicts that exist within the majority of Americans who want to "bring manufacturing back" but do not want their children to work in manufacturing because of outdated beliefs about what a machine shop looks like.
Apr 27, 2021
35 min
Through interviews with manufacturing leaders and economists, this episode explores the benefits and challenges of keeping manufacturing production within the United States — especially after major events like 9-11 or the global pandemic.
Apr 13, 2021
34 min
Increased reliance on automation may explain some of the drop in employment discussed in Episode 1. But to what extent is automation an answer to the skilled workforce shortage, and to what extent is automation vs. skilled labor the wrong comparison?
Mar 30, 2021
30 min
An historical look at the origins of the post-millennium collapse of American manufacturing jobs. This episode also introduces the debate about the role of productivity in the decline of American manufacturing jobs in the early 2000s.
Mar 16, 2021
41 min
Over the past year, supply chain disruptions revealed the critical ways that manufacturing impacts our lives. Made in the USA makes the case for American manufacturing by exploring where we’ve been, where we can go, and how we can choose the right path ahead. This March, listen to Made in the USA wherever you get your podcasts, or go to mmsonline.com/madeintheusapodcast to learn more.
Feb 26, 2021
32 sec
The loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs at the beginning of this century — a rate of loss exceeding that of the Great Depression — has shaken our very confidence in the American way of life. Today, deep challenges related to trade policy, supply chains, automation and skilled labor continue as the country battles a global pandemic. Made in the USA explores these topics with manufacturing leaders and world-class economists, and shines a spotlight on the past, present and future of American manufacturing.
Feb 1, 2021
31 sec