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...
Katherine O'Toole: Building a Network for Manufacturing Success in KC
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
28 minutes
10 months ago
Katherine O'Toole: Building a Network for Manufacturing Success in KC
This episode features a rich conversation with Katherine O'Toole, the Executive Director of the Kansas City chapter of the NTMA , exploring her journey from education to manufacturing leadership. Key topics include workforce development, networking, and initiatives to engage young talent in the manufacturing sector. • Katherine's background in education and manufacturing • NTMA's goals focused on networking and workforce development • Importance of mentorship and connecting educa...
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...
