What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
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What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
Episode 4: Building Lasting Partnerships in Manufacturing with Brandon Herring
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
23 minutes
10 months ago
Episode 4: Building Lasting Partnerships in Manufacturing with Brandon Herring
The episode explores the vital relationship between sales and production within the manufacturing industry through the insights of Brandon Herring from Zephyr Products. Key discussions include the importance of collaboration, knowing when to say no, and cultivating a culture of communication and continuous improvement. • The intersection of sales and production in manufacturing • Importance of knowing production capacities when advocating for customers • Strategic decision-making...
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
