• NEW Manufacturing Insights

  • By: Kate Bruns
  • Podcast

NEW Manufacturing Insights

By: Kate Bruns
  • Summary

  • NEW Manufacturing Insights is a collaboration between the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and Insight on Manufacturing (IOM) magazine, highlighting issues and opportunities for manufacturers in the 18-county New North region in Northeast Wisconsin. Hosted by NEWMA Executive Director Ann Franz and IOM Editor Kate Bruns featuring guests from across the region, new episodes will be released on Thursdays starting Oct. 5. Get a quick overview of the latest NEWMA and Insight programs and events, take a behind-the-scenes look at IOM cover stories and features, and enjoy leadership tips and fun facts you can use to strengthen your manufacturing business, grow your network and advance your career.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 54 (11/21/24): New North, Inc. CEO Barb LaMue
    Nov 21 2024
    Barb LaMue, the president and CEO of New North, Inc., joins co-hosts Kate Bruns of Insight on Manufacturing magazine and Ann Franz of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance on this week's episode. Listen in as Barb reflects on the organization's nearly 20 years of success chartering economic development in the 18-county region, including its talent and business attraction achievements and the potential impact of the upcoming 2025 NFL draft.

    This week's episode is sponsored by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, which is launching its new Lean Alliance Dec. 3: https://events.nwtc.edu/corporate-training/event/detail/lean-alliance-9c7e60

    We will not be releasing a new episode next week. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NEW Manufacturing Insights!
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 53 (11/14/24): Keeping things moving with Nercon's Jim Eckes
    Nov 14 2024
    Jim Eckes, fabrication manager at Nercon Conveyor Systems, joins co-hosts Kate and Ann on this week's episode to talk about the company's investment in the community of Oconto, which has included a partnership with Oconto High School, educational programs with NEWMA, and a burgeoning youth apprenticeship program Jim calls one of the "favorite programs I've ever been involved with."

    You can also hear Jim describe the conveyor belts, or "transportation systems," Nercon creates for the food and consumer products industries and the jobs the company provides in both Neenah and Oconto.

    This week's episode is sponsored by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, which is launching its new Lean Alliance Dec. 3: https://events.nwtc.edu/corporate-training/event/detail/lean-alliance-9c7e60
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    17 mins
  • Ep. 52 (11/7/24): Manufacturing First recap
    Nov 7 2024
    This week's podcast takes a look back at Manufacturing First 2024, which was held last week at the Resch Expo in Green Bay. Hear reflections from co-hosts Ann and Kate, as well as interviews recorded live at the event with participants who shared their #MfgFirst insights during the day.

    Thank you to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for sponsoring this episode, and thank you to everyone who attended the 14th annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference!
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    24 mins

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