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Reshoring in California – an SME discussion

Join the panel discussion at Santa Clara Convention Center on September 25, 2013, led by industry experts Gene Russell, Stan Sutton, and Kevin Andersen. Discover the drivers, obstacles, and economic policies influencing reshoring decisions in California. Engage with SME sponsors and learn about upcoming events in the manufacturing sector.

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Reshoring in California – an SME discussion

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  1. Reshoring in California – an SME discussion Santa Clara Convention Center September 25, 2013

  2. 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

  3. Introduction to Reshoring Drivers of Reshoring • Declining productivity • Cost of quality • Long leadtimes in supply chains • High quantity of inventory • Low innovation

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Audience Q & A 7

  8. SME Sponsors 8

  9. Upcoming SME Events • October 4th – National Manufacturing Day, Dinner, and Speaker • November 14th - Tour at Studio Fathom 9

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