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Reshoring in California – an SME discussion . Santa Clara Convention Center September 25, 2013. Introduction to the Panelists. Gene Russell, MANEX Consulting, CEO – Panel Moderator
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Reshoring in California – an SME discussion Santa Clara Convention Center September 25, 2013
Introduction to the Panelists Gene Russell, MANEX Consulting, CEO – Panel Moderator 30 Years in executive management. Strategic planning, operational management, sales, and business development. Stan Sutton, Inland Metal Technologies, CEO – Panelist 45 Years in manufacturing and engineering management. Inland Metals has moved key Tesla metal component from Thailand back to the US. Kevin Andersen, NPI Solutions, President – Panelist 30 years in manufacturing, President, CEO. Global contract design engineering, prototype, and manufacturing for OEMs. 2
Introduction to Reshoring Drivers of Reshoring • Declining productivity • Cost of quality • Long leadtimes in supply chains • High quantity of inventory • Low innovation
Question 1 Describe your business and tell which, if any, of these drivers contributed to bringing back or keeping products in CA? • Rising costs in other countries • IP Protection • Technology • Automation 4
Question 2 What are the biggest obstacles to Reshoring that you have faced? • Lack or cost of workforce • Taxes, Regulations • Available Supply Chain • Availability of Facilities or Infrastructure 5
Question 3 What economic policies have led to your ability to manufacture in CA? What policies have hindered or stopped you? • Education • Incentives • Communication 6
Upcoming SME Events • October 4th – National Manufacturing Day, Dinner, and Speaker • November 14th - Tour at Studio Fathom 9