Latest Episode of Minds on Manufacturing Podcast: The Broken Supply Chain

The new episode features an in-depth discussion about the current supply chain crisis and its impact on manufacturers.


Massive U.S. supply chain challenges are impacting manufacturers of all types and sizes. In the latest episode of the Minds on Manufacturing podcast (https://www.mcmachinery.com/minds-on-manufacturing-podcast), MC Machinery's Consumables Product Group National Sales Manager George Johnson and Senior Purchasing Manager Brian Howard discuss:

• Causes of the current supply chain crisis
• How manufacturers are managing the complex coordination of overseas transportation
• How shipping delays are impacting inventory of essential materials
• Shortages affecting fabricators and machinists
• Impact on material prices, including metal and consumables

The Minds on Manufacturing podcast is available on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Produced by MC Machinery Systems, the Minds on Manufacturing podcast covers timely topics in fabricating, machining and manufacturing in general.

About Minds on Manufacturing
Produced by MC Machinery Systems, the Minds on Manufacturing podcast covers timely topics in fabricating, machining and manufacturing in general. It is available on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information, visit https://www.mcmachinery.com/minds-on-manufacturing-podcast.

About MC Machinery Systems
A subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corp. and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Ill., MC Machinery Systems is a premier North American supplier and servicer of fabrication and milling equipment, including Mitsubishi lasers, EDMs and automation systems. Serving industries including aerospace, mold and die, job shops, medical and energy, MC Machinery offers a large, regionalized service network, an experienced application support team and multiple technology and training centers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Visit https://www.mcmachinery.com for more information.


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