The Buzz: Manufacturing Monday Insights

Join us today as we discuss the current state of the US manufacturing sector, the impact of recent tariff changes, and the importance of contract manufacturing.. Welcome to The Buzz!This week, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Keith Smith, President & CEO of Vonco Products to the show, to share his perspective on a variety of pressing topics, including: Insights into the healthcare manufacturing marketCritical factors to consider when selecting a contract manufacturerLeadership advice for aspiring executivesTariff updatesAnd more!Listen in for insightful analysis and expert commentary, as we highlight the manufacturing sector on this Manufacturing Monday!Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-smith-725508b/Learn more about Vonco Products: https://www.vonco.com/Latest edition of WTS: https://bit.ly/4ch2pQAKim’s blog post on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4lkRR7fManufacturing Economy Stalls Amid Tariff Confusion: https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/pmi-march-2025-tariffs-demand-trump/744092/Episode with Jeffrey Shih, CEO of Dimerco: https://bit.ly/3FX1OaNJoin us on National Supply Chain Day! https://supplychainnow.com/nscdLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Lessons Learned from the Trenches: How AI Will Impact the Future of Work: https://bit.ly/3DUnROxWEBINAR- Adapting to Volatility: Navigating Trade Wars, Supply Chain Disruptions & AI: https://bit.ly/4kqSv2DWEBINAR- Plug the Leaks: Where You’re Losing Money in Shipping (and How to Fix It): https://bit.ly/42iFW0ZWEBINAR- Altium 365: Integrated Supply Chain Management Across the Product: https://bit.ly/4bWSLmaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-manufacturing-monday-insights-1415 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.