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 in America.

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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

(00:56:32) - Conclusion and outro of the podcast