In this episode of the US Manufacturing Today Podcast, host Matt Horine welcomes Brett Boyd, CEO of Sustainment and author of the article 'Making American Manufacturing Great Again, Starts with Small Businesses.' Brett shares his extensive background in manufacturing and supply chain, his military service, and his inspiration for founding Sustainment. The discussion covers the current state of American manufacturing, challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses, the importance of localized supplier networks, and the potential of new policies to revitalize the industry. The episode concludes with Brett's advice for those entering the manufacturing landscape and the pivotal role of software in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Links

• ⁠⁠Sustainment⁠
• ⁠Bret Boyd Articles⁠
• Bret Boyd LinkedIn
• ⁠Making American Manufacturing Great Again, Starts with Small Businesses⁠
• ⁠Manufacturing is a War We Cannot Afford to Lose⁠

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today Podcast
• 00:33 Meet Brett Boyd: CEO of Sustainment
• 01:02 The Origin and Mission of Sustainment
• 03:26 Challenges in American Manufacturing
• 05:06 The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
• 08:57 Impact of Recent Policies on Manufacturing
• 13:40 Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
• 19:44 Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector
• 21:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts