Made in America - Re:Build Manufacturing Co-Founder and CEO Miles Arnone | Manufacturing Excellence

Miles Arnone, Co-Founder of Re:Build Manufacturing, discusses the critical role of long-term thinking, incentives, and collaboration in revitalizing the American manufacturing base. Re:Build integrates decades of leadership experience and a commitment to 16 core principles, known as The Re:Build Way, to create a resilient and innovative manufacturing business. Miles shares his insights on offshoring cycles, software integration, and the future of manufacturing.

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[00:00:00] - Discussion on company principles vs. mission statements
[00:01:08] - Justin Fortier introduces the Manufacturing Excellence podcast and Miles Arnone
[00:02:50] - Beginning of the discussion about the Rug Doctor example and offshoring
[00:03:34] - Explanation of private equity structure and its impact on manufacturing
[00:05:40] - How offshoring affects product design and innovation
[00:07:23] - The Rug Doctor case study and competition with Bissell
[00:08:38] - Unintended consequences of offshoring to China
[00:09:58] - Impact of manufacturing changes on American democracy and economy
[00:11:13] - Distinction between reshoring and rebuilding in manufacturing
[00:14:10] - Formation of Re:Build Manufacturing and its timing
[00:16:45] - Discussion on Re:Build's partnership with General Catalyst
[00:19:17] - Explanation of Re:Build's 16 foundational principles
[00:23:36] - Introduction of Re:Build's cost-sharing model with customers
[00:27:38] - Re:Build's approach to customer relationships and collaboration
[00:32:03] - Discussion on the concept of industrial conglomerates and Re:Build's approach
[00:34:30] - Re:Build's strategy for internal collaboration and incentives
[00:37:50] - Knowledge sharing and collaboration tools within Re:Build
[00:40:45] - Comparison of Re:Build's model to Japanese keiretsu and Korean chaebol
[00:45:50] - Discussion on the role of software in manufacturing
[00:51:48] - Re:Build's approach to implementing software solutions
[00:54:23] - Re:Build's strategy for acquiring and building capabilities


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