In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, powered by Veryable, we dive into the pivotal aspects of U.S. trade policy, global negotiations, and crucial signals for U.S. manufacturers. Host Matt welcomes Pat Dippel, President of Veryable's West Division, to discuss his journey from operational leadership at General Electric to shaping on-demand labor at Veryable. Pat shares insights on maintaining manufacturing competitiveness through operational agility in the volatile trade and tariff environment. The discussion covers labor strategy, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of flexibility at scale, highlighting how manufacturers can stay ahead of the curve. Pat offers practical steps for operations leaders to introduce flexibility into their existing structures and discusses future trends in labor strategy, automation, and building resilient operations.
Timestamps
- 00:00 Introduction to U.S. Manufacturing Today
- 00:21 Guest Introduction: Pat Dipple's Journey
- 01:24 Lessons from GE: Operational Excellence
- 05:32 Labor Strategy and Flexibility
- 11:38 Navigating Tariffs and Trade Policies
- 18:30 Future Trends and Recommendations
- 21:04 Conclusion and Resources
Links
- Pat on LinkedIn
- Navigating Trump 2.0
- Revitalizing US Manufacturing
- Sign Up on the Veryable Platform
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