EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 37 MIN
Manufacturing in 2026 and where is it going | Laurie Harbour
from Cash Flow Chronicles Open Forum · host Matt Allison and Brad Metzger
We sat down with Laurie Harbour with Wipfli to discuss:• The real state of manufacturing — mixed signals in the market, uncertainty around tariffs, and pockets of strong growth across the industry.• Margin compression and post-COVID cost pressures — why many manufacturers are seeing higher costs, softer revenues, and the importance of controlling what you can.• Diversification strategies for suppliers — expanding into adjacent markets, rethinking sales strategies, and actively hunting for new opportunities.• Cash flow as the lifeblood of manufacturing — why tracking and managing cash is more critical than ever for small and mid-sized suppliers.Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ZqTYimWK0GgConnect with Laurie Harbour: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-harbour-264a253/Connect with Matt Allison: linkedin.com/in/allisonmattConnect with Brad Metzger: linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzgerCashflow Chronicles Open Forum: linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
What this episode covers
We sat down with Laurie Harbour with Wipfli to discuss:• The real state of manufacturing — mixed signals in the market, uncertainty around tariffs, and pockets of strong growth across the industry.• Margin compression and post-COVID cost pressures — why many manufacturers are seeing higher costs, softer revenues, and the importance of controlling what you can.• Diversification strategies for suppliers — expanding into adjacent markets, rethinking sales strategies, and actively hunting for new opportunities.• Cash flow as the lifeblood of manufacturing — why tracking and managing cash is more critical than ever for small and mid-sized suppliers.Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ZqTYimWK0GgConnect with Laurie Harbour: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-harbour-264a253/Connect with Matt Allison: linkedin.com/in/allisonmattConnect with Brad Metzger: linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzgerCashflow Chronicles Open Forum: linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
NOW PLAYING
Manufacturing in 2026 and where is it going | Laurie Harbour
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.