PODCAST · business
Shifting Gears
by CMTC
Over the last century, manufacturing has undergone many changes. And, now, the manufacturing industry is experiencing another revolution. Featuring conversations from the field, Shifting Gears highlights manufacturers, consultants, and industry experts from the modern world of manufacturing. Join us each quarter, as we share the latest news, trends, technology, and expert insights to help manufacturers thrive in today’s economy.
Episodes
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What is Zero Clear All About?
Episode 3 features Ernie Edmonds, Sr. Managing Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Ernie explains what Zero Clear is, where it came from, and how it’s structured. In addition, Ernie debunks the common misconception that data security is a “big company” problem and discusses...
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Managing the Cybersecurity Practices of IT Providers
Episode 2 features Dr. Ron McFarland, Sr. Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Ron discusses what a third-party IT provider is, the services they typically provide, and why they tend to be prime targets for cyber attacks. Ron goes on to explain the ways SMMs can make sure…
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Exploring Ransomware Prevention and Recovery
Episode 1 features Buzz Thomas, Managing Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Buzz explains what ransomware is, where it comes from, and who is most at risk of an attack. Buzz also explains the most common ways ransomware hackers gain access to SMMs’ networks as well as tools...
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Shifting Gears Season Ten Trailer
Season Ten of Shifting Gears deep-dives into cybersecurity topics: ransomware, third-party IT providers, and Zero Clear. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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Advancing Your Business’s Digital Journey: The Importance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Episode 2 features Pandora Ovanessian, Senior Technology Consultant at CMTC. Pandora explains what enterprise resource planning (ERP) is, how it works, and its evolution over the years. In addition, Pandora discusses common signs that point to an organization needing technology improvements and...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Supply Chain Diversification
Episode 1 features Jane Tierney, Founder and President of Purple Link. Jane covers the key elements of supply chain diversification and the role it plays in risk mitigation. In addition, Jane offers advice regarding supplier negotiations and discusses supply chain “red flags” to look out for.
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Shifting Gears Season Nine Trailer
Season Nine of Shifting Gears deep-dives into supply chain diversification, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and the key drivers of job quality. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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Continuous Improvement Through the MBNQA Framework
Episode 3 features three executives from Mizuho OSI – Steve Lamb, Kevin Thorne, and Bill Bregar – as well as Denise Shields, Principal of the Shields Resource Group. Steve, Kevin, Bill, and Denise explain the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the MBNQA Framework. The group then…
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State of the Economy: Navigating the “Stimulus Hangover”
Episode 2 features Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner at Beacon Economics LLC. Christopher discusses the current state of the economy and what he calls the “stimulus hangover.” In addition, Christopher covers key indicators of economic health, trends impacting the manufacturing…
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Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Episode 1 features Dr. Jim Davis, Vice Provost of IT at UCLA’s Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC). Jim explains what artificial intelligence (AI) is, the process for how it works, and its value in the world of manufacturing. In addition, Jim offers recommendations for how SMMs can get...
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Shifting Gears Season Eight Trailer
Season Eight of Shifting Gears deep-dives into artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the current state of the economy, and continuous improvement through the MBNQA Framework. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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A Closer Look at the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Episode 3 features FIBR Food Safety Council Lead Trainer Bill Huntley. Bill discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), its impact on small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), and the steps SMMs can take to ensure their compliance.
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The Evolution of Apparel Manufacturing
Episode 2 features California Fashion Association President Ilse Metchek. Ilse discusses the current landscape of the apparel industry in California, the opportunities and challenges apparel manufacturers face, and the role technology has played in the industry. Ilse also covers regulatory and...
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Exploring the Macro and Micro Views on Aerospace & Defense
Episode 1 features Aerospace & Defense Forum Co-Founder & Executive Director Dr. Ivan Rosenberg and Patriot Industrial Partners Managing Director Alex Krutz. Ivan and Alex discuss today’s aerospace and defense ecosystem including current technology, trends, and cybersecurity considerations. Ivan...
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Shifting Gears Season Seven Trailer
Season Seven of Shifting Gears deep-dives into a few of California’s biggest manufacturing industries: aerospace & defense, apparel, and food. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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What Is NIST SP 800-171 All About?
Episode 2 features two CMTC Cyber Physical Security Services consultants: Ernie Edmonds and Buzz Thomas. Ernie and Buzz define NIST SP 800-171 and explain what it entails – its requirements, which companies need to follow its guidelines, and how an SMM can implement it.
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Government Funding Opportunities for Manufacturers
Episode 1 features Lakeview Consulting President Micki Vandeloo and San Diego, Orange, Imperial PTAC Regional Director Brett Housholder. Micki and Brett discuss the current state of manufacturing funding at the various federal, state, local, and private institution levels. In addition, they…
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Shifting Gears Season Six Trailer
Season Six of Shifting Gears deep-dives into government funding opportunities for manufacturers, the current state of employment and competitiveness in California manufacturing, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore...
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What is the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award?
Episode 2 features California Council for Excellence (CEE) Vice Chair Dr. David Spong and Shields Resource Group Principal Denise Shields. David and Denise explain what the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is, what happens when a company receives the award, and the impact of the Baldrige...
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10 Things You Need To Know & Do For Cybersecurity
Episode 1 features two CMTC Cyber Physical Security Services consultants: Ernie Edmonds and Buzz Thomas. Ernie and Buzz cover ten best practices for improving cybersecurity, including small business system architecture, device hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and more. They also discuss the...
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Shifting Gears Season Five Trailer
Season Five of Shifting Gears deep-dives into talent recruitment & retention, cybersecurity best practices, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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The Importance of Strategic Planning & Budgeting For Businesses of All Sizes
Episode 3 features Business Strategy & Family Business Advisor/Sales & Marketing expert Larry Kirsch as well as two professors from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge – Dr. Lois M. Shelton and Dr. Daniel Degravel. Larry, Lois, and…
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Building Supply Chain Resiliency Amid Global Disruption
Episode 2 features Supply Chain/Operations & Management Consultant Gary Steinberg. Gary discusses how the pandemic has affected global supply chains, how SMMs can evaluate supply chain risks, the benefits of supplier scouting, and how SMMs can get started with supply chain strategy.
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Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges: Ransomware & Recovery
Episode 1 features Spearhead TEI President Dr. Tony Lopez. Tony explains what ransomware is and how it works, the types of ransomware that exist and possible entry points, what happens when a company falls victim to a ransomware attack, and what practices SMMs should consider implementing to...
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Shifting Gears Season Four Trailer
Season Four of Shifting Gears deep-dives into ransomware and recovery, supply chain resiliency, and budgeting and strategic planning. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.
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Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2021
Episode 4 features James Sly, President & CEO of the East County Economic Development Council; Pierre Coeurdeuil, Advising & Education Director for SFMade; and Ricardo Vasquez, Economic Policy Manager for the LA Mayor’s Office. James, Pierre, and Ricardo discuss how their organizations first got...
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Is Additive Manufacturing the Right Addition to Your Operation?
Episode 3 features Dr. Richard M. Seugling, Manufacturing Engineering Section Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL); Jay Dinsmore, Founder and CEO of Dinsmore Inc.; and Matt Sand, Co-Founder and President of 3DEO. Richard, Jay, and Matt define additive manufacturing and discuss...
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Robotics & the Small Manufacturer Part 2: How Robotics Can Increase Employee Safety & Productivity
Episode 2 features Mario Persicone, Director of Operations at PNM Company and Owner of Pro Laser Graphics. Mario discusses the applications of robotics and automation and how they can boost productivity and make a workplace safer.
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Robotics & the Small Manufacturer Part 1: The Evolution of Robotics Technologies
Episode 1 features Dr. Satyandra K. Gupta, Smith International Professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department and Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing in the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California; and Craig Schlenoff, Group Leader of...
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Shifting Gears Season Three Trailer
Season Three of Shifting Gears deep-dives into advanced manufacturing technologies: automation, robotics, and additive. The season concludes with a special episode in celebration of Manufacturing Day 2021. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of...
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Women in Manufacturing
Episode 6 features Natalia Sephton, President & CEO of M&R Engineering; Sarah Myers, Founder & CEO of HMP - Hemp Made Products; and Lisa Anderson, Founder & President of LMA Consulting Group Inc. Natalia, Sarah, and Lisa discuss their experiences as women in manufacturing—how they got started,...
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Is eCommerce Easy Money?
Episode 5 features Rob Lightner, Co-Founder of East Brother Beer Company; Linh Judin, Owner of Itsy Bitty; and Derric Haynie, Chief Ecommerce Technologist at Ecommercetech.io. Rob, Linh, and Derric discuss the recent boom in eCommerce, their individual journeys with it, and advice for leveraging...
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The Evolution of Smart Manufacturing
Episode 4 features Dr. Jim Davis, Vice Provost of IT at the Office of Advanced Research Computing at UCLA. Jim defines smart manufacturing, explains how it’s evolved over the past two decades and provides some unique examples of how smart manufacturing is being used today.
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Economic Outlook in the Wake of the Pandemic
Episode 3 features Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner at Beacon Economics LLC. Christopher explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected different parts of the economy and offers his predictions about what the economy will look like as we return to “normalcy.”
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What is Inbound Marketing?
Episode 2 features Hannah Going, Director of Marketing at Accel-RF Instruments Corporation, and Alex Meade, VP of Sales & Marketing at Beacons Point. Hannah and Alex discuss what inbound marketing is, the steps to getting started, ways to get company buy-in, and how to get the most value out of it.
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A Closer Look at Apprenticeships
Episode 1 features Matthew McKenney, President & CEO of the Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA), and Mace Gjerman, the Technical Training Manager for Peterson Caterpillar. Matthew and Mace discuss the organizational impacts of starting an apprenticeship program as well as resources for...
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Shifting Gears Season Two Trailer
Season Two of Shifting Gears deep-dives into apprenticeship programs, inbound marketing, the economic outlook in the wake of the pandemic, smart manufacturing, eCommerce, and women in manufacturing. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this...
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Supply Chain Opportunities: Reshoring, Restructuring, and Nearshoring
Episode 6 features Harry Moser, Founder of the Reshoring Initiative, and focuses on reshoring. Harry discusses how companies are re-thinking their supply chain strategies in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to mitigate risks and position themselves so that they’re…
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Upskilling Your Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeships
Episode 5 features Jose Anaya, Dean of the Community Advancement Division and Business Training Center at El Camino College; and, Tiffany Miller, Dean of Apprenticeships at West Los Angeles College. Together, they discuss the practical steps of setting up apprenticeship programs, enabling...
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Seeing Red? How to Maintain Cash Flow During Uncertain Times
Episode 4 features Mike Daniel, the Regional Director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, and deep-dives into the ways manufacturers can get smarter about cash flow, risk, and receivables in 2021. In addition, Mike discusses some creative ways manufacturing companies have pivoted to...
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Virtual Selling is Virtually Here to Stay
Episode 3 features Gary Fly, President of The Brooks Group, and covers the rise of virtual selling. Gary discusses the pandemic’s effects on traditional sales techniques, and some tactical ways manufacturers can use this shifting environment to connect with prospects and customers on an even…
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Developing a Comprehensive Workplace Safety Plan in 2021
Episode 2 features Eliot Dratch, Senior Quality Consultant for CMTC, and focuses on workplace safety. What was once perceived as a mundane, fairly innocuous topic, is now perhaps one of the most critical aspects of your business. Eliot discusses how to create a safety culture to help mitigate...
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A Whole New World: How Manufacturers are Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic
Episode 1 features three small and medium-sized California manufacturers who have had to pivot their businesses in significant ways in order to overcome the challenges presented by the pandemic. They discuss their experiences dealing with the health crisis as it evolved, how CMTC helped them...
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Introducing CMTC’s Shifting Gears
In the world of manufacturing, change is the only constant. How are small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to keep up with new technologies, regulations, and other important shifts, let alone, leverage them to become leaders in their industries? Shifting Gears, a new podcast from CMTC…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Over the last century, manufacturing has undergone many changes. And, now, the manufacturing industry is experiencing another revolution. Featuring conversations from the field, Shifting Gears highlights manufacturers, consultants, and industry experts from the modern world of manufacturing. Join us each quarter, as we share the latest news, trends, technology, and expert insights to help manufacturers thrive in today’s economy.
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Over the last century, manufacturing has undergone many changes. And, now, the manufacturing industry is experiencing another revolution. Featuring conversations from the field, Shifting Gears highlights manufacturers, consultants, and industry experts from the modern world of manufacturing. Join...
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