Dave Campbell and Josh Barrow are manufacturing leaders at Fontana Gruppo, a global OEM serving government contracting, aerospace, and tier-one automotive customers. Josh started as a hand sorter in 2011 and advanced through the ranks to manage 130 employees across multiple facilities, while Dave brings 23 years of operational expertise to the organization.

Their combined leadership experience reveals critical workforce challenges including labor shortages, skills gaps, and the need for innovative retention strategies in modern manufacturing. Discover how they built successful team cultures, implemented effective recruitment programs, and navigate the complexities of managing large-scale manufacturing operations in today's competitive landscape.

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Madhav Ayyagari, co-founder of Inductive Robotics, offers an innovative electric vehicle charging solution. His company develops autonomous mobile robots to provide flexible EV charging without costly infrastructure. This approach tackles the high installation expenses and poor utilization plaguing traditional fixed EV charging stations. Learn how Madhav is pioneering a cost-effective scalable alternative and his journey to a market-ready automated system. Want to join the supply chain? See the partnerships that Madhav and Inductive Robotics are looking to forge at the end of the video! Nate Wheeler is the owner of weCreate, a nationally recognized marketing agency that helps manufacturers grow, save money, and become more efficient. Need help or want to be a podcast guest? Reach out to us below. https://www.wecreate.com/services/marketing-consulting/ https://www.wecreate.com/contact/

Andy Cobin, President of Quantum Microwave, began his career as a design and product engineer for microwave devices. In 2016, he founded his company to distribute and manufacture specialized cryogenic components for experts in the superconducting quantum computing sector. Andy's engagement with research facilities and companies uncovered multiple inefficiencies hindering vital progress. Learn how he created a highly successful company that solved these challenges and accelerated crucial quantum computing research.