From Handshakes to Marketplaces: Accelerating Supplier Connection through the Veryable Vendor Marketplace - with Caleb Wiley

In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, powered by Veryable, host Matt Horine welcomes Caleb Wiley, VP of Corporate Development at Veryable, to discuss the transformative Veryable Vendor Network (VVN). They explore the historical foundation of trust in American manufacturing and highlight the need for speed and responsiveness in today's industry, especially within the reshoring movement. Caleb elaborates on how VVN serves as a dynamic, verified marketplace that bridges the visibility and trust gap between manufacturers and suppliers. They also discuss the impact of VVN on small and mid-sized shops, the role of technology in streamlining the supply chain, and its significance in shaping the future of American manufacturing.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to U.S. Manufacturing Today00:15 The Foundation of American Manufacturing00:47 Introducing the Veryable Vendor Network (VVN)01:21 Interview with Caleb Wiley: Challenges in Manufacturing01:49 The Gap in Manufacturer-Supplier Connections03:58 How VVN Transforms Supplier Directories05:39 Verification and Trust in the VVN11:24 VVN's Impact on Small and Mid-Sized Shops14:07 The Future of Supply Chains and Marketplaces18:23 Conclusion and How to Get Involved with VVNLinksSource Smarter, Move Faster: How the Veryable Vendor Network Shrinks Sourcing Cycles to Just HoursThe Veryable Vendor NetworkCaleb on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform ⁠⁠⁠⁠