In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, hosted by Veryable, host Matt Horine speask with Andrew Kornuta, Founder and CTO of Noramark, and discusses the challenges and opportunities in the American manufacturing sector. Kornuta shares insights from his career, including his experience at Amazon, which highlighted the over-reliance on Chinese manufacturing and the need for a modern digital infrastructure to connect U.S. manufacturers. He explains Noramark's mission to simplify collaboration through a trust-driven platform that modernizes the fragmented offline sourcing model prevalent in American manufacturing. Kornuta also touches on the geopolitical threats posed by China's strategic economic practices and emphasizes the importance of reshoring manufacturing for national security. The episode delves into how Noramark's trust score can help U.S. manufacturers scale their businesses by minimizing risk and enhancing operational transparency.
Timestamps
- 00:00 Introduction to U.S. Manufacturing Today
- 00:41 Meet Andrew Kornuta: From Amazon to Noramark
- 01:17 The Challenges of U.S. Manufacturing
- 03:20 The Vision Behind Noramark
- 04:34 Historical Context and Modern Challenges
- 11:36 The Role of Trust in Manufacturing
- 14:23 Building a Trust Score System
- 15:52 Improving Valuation and Wages in Manufacturing
- 18:00 The Golden Age of Blue-Collar Work
- 18:34 The Importance of Trust in Manufacturing
- 19:04 Challenges in Contract Manufacturing
- 21:52 The Role of Government in Industrial Policy
- 23:40 China's Industrial Strategy and Its Impact
- 33:34 The Future of US Manufacturing
- 36:07 Conclusion and Contact Information
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