Moore on Manufacturing with James Moore & Company

S6:E3: Moore On Manufacturing: The State and Future of U.S. Manufacturing

Understanding the struggles, achievements and overall direction of manufacturing is vital to knowing how they impact your business and employees. Yet it’s easy to not see the forest through the trees when you are in the trenches of running a business every day. 

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Jay Hawkins joins us to discuss the future of manufacturing at the federal and state level. Jay, vice president and senior economist for the PNC Financial Services Group, analyzes U.S. national and regional economic trends. It’s an opportunity to take a step back and gain a c-suite perspective on manufacturing as a whole.

S6:E2: Moore On Manufacturing: The Potential Benefits of Research & Development

The phrase “research and development” is commonly used in financial and manufacturing circles. But there are misconceptions on what it means, its applicability, and its value to a company. 

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, James Moore tax director (and specialty tax team member) Kris Hutchins joins us to discuss research and development activities. Knowing how to track qualifying activities—and when to engage third party studies—is important in maximizing the value of your ongoing manufacturing activities.

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S6:E1: Moore On Manufacturing: Is Your Marketing Strategy Outdated?

Most manufacturers have some sort of marketing plan. But if you haven’t revisited it in the last 1-2 years. It’s likely outdated. And that’s a crucial step, because buyers today don’t invest the time to research who they’ll patronize. Instead, they often rely on pre-existing knowledge of companies and use social media and Google to help support their decision. This creates a challenge for you when vying for market share.

 

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, returning guest Ed Marsh, discusses why your marketing approach may be outdated. Together we’ll talk about this marketing challenge and how it can be overcome to add value to your company.

S5:E12: Moore On Manufacturing: Ambidextrous Leadership

In this conversation, Mike Sibley and Kevin Golden engage with Steve Blue, CEO of Miller Ingenuity, to explore the concept of ambidextrous leadership. Steve discusses the challenges leaders face in balancing short-term and long-term goals, the importance of communication, and the need for transparency within organizations. He shares insights from his extensive experience in leadership, emphasizing the value of learning from turnarounds and the necessity of treating employees as adults. The discussion also covers the dynamics of managing a self-directed workforce, dealing with problematic employees, and the critical role of problem-solving in effective leadership.

 

S5:E11: Moore On Manufacturing: Common Mistakes When Selling Your Business

Selling your business is usually the penultimate milestone in a business owner’s career. A lot depends on its success, including financial longevity, continued legacy and even personal pride.

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing we welcome Dave Sheppard, co-founder and managing director of MedWorld Advisors. Dave will discuss with us the common mistakes many people make when selling their business, as well as best practices for avoiding those mistakes. Implementing these best practices today is key to ensuring a smoother sales process while adding value to your company.

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S5:E10: Moore On Manufacturing: FloridaMakes & Florida Manufacturing Update

No matter what size manufacturer you are, knowing where to turn for help is crucial in helping you grow your company and build its value. FloridaMakes does just that with its relationships and connections in the FL manufacturing market. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we welcome FloridaMakes chief executive officer Kevin Carr, who will discuss his company as well as the economic outlook of manufacturing in Florida.

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S5:E9: Moore On Manufacturing: Manufacturing Costs and Variances

It’s one thing to have a great product and idea; it’s another to execute it efficiently. Without the latter, it’s a lot more difficult to add value to your product, processes and company.

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we discuss manufacturing costs and variances and how they impact the value of what you do. Understanding your costs and any deviations from the standard is extremely important in not only keeping profit margins but also identifying problem areas within your manufacturing process.

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S5:E8: Moore On Manufacturing: Transition Planning: What Does it Look Like?

All business owners are forced to go through a business transition at some point; it’s inevitable. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Kevin discuss transition planning and its most common forms. Understanding your choices and considerations helps you make better decisions now that add value to your company—and brings you the peace that comes from having a plan.

S5:E7: Moore On Manufacturing: Lead Management Best Practices

All manufacturers have a sales process—but is it efficient? Are you not only generating sales but the right sales with the right targets? Is your process frustrating?

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we welcome back business management consultant Ed Marsh to discuss lead management best practices. Ed will help us discuss the answers to the above questions and more!

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S5:E6: Moore On Manufacturing: Cybersecurity: Securing Your Operational Technology Environment

The knee-jerk response to cybersecurity is much like insurance: You purchase some sort of policy in hopes it will cover you in a catastrophic event. Instead, you should be building an environment that encompasses operational technology and addresses issues like cybersecurity.

 

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Kevin are joined by Tomas Sjostrom, president of James Moore Technology Solutions. Together they discuss cybersecurity and its impact on manufacturing operations. Watch now so you can better respond to threats and the ever-growing technological environment.

 

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