Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership · 2025-09-30 · 23 min
Jim Vinoski, longtime manufacturing leader and Forbes contributor, shares insights from 30+ years in the industry. From writing 300+ articles to running his own manufacturing podcast, Jim discusses the challenges of reshoring, Michigan’s role in tech and innovation, and why finance and supply chains need rethinking to revitalize American industry. Chapters: (00:00) Welcome & Jim’s Manufacturing Journey (05:20) From Engineer to Forbes Contributor (11:45) Starting a Manufacturing Podcast (16:30) Challenges in Modern Manufacturing (23:55) Michigan’s Legacy and Future in Innovation (30:15) Untold Stories Like Zamboni’s Origins (36:40) The Financial Barriers to Reshoring (42:00) Where to Find Jim Online
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