Navigating the New Manufacturing Landscape with Bret Boyd of Sustainment

In this episode of the US Manufacturing Today Podcast, host Matt Horine welcomes Bret Boyd, CEO of Sustainment and author of the article 'Making American Manufacturing Great Again, Starts with Small Businesses.' Bret 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 Bret's advice for those entering the manufacturing landscape and the pivotal role of software in enhancing supply chain efficiency.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today Podcast00:33 Meet Bret Boyd: CEO of Sustainment01:02 The Origin and Mission of Sustainment03:26 Challenges in American Manufacturing05:06 The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses08:57 Impact of Recent Policies on Manufacturing13:40 Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience19:44 Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector21:11 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks⁠⁠⁠Sustainment⁠⁠⁠⁠Bret Boyd Articles⁠⁠⁠Bret Boyd LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠Making American Manufacturing Great Again, Starts with Small Businesses⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Manufacturing is a War We Cannot Afford to Lose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform ⁠