Over the last century, manufacturing has undergone many changes. And, now, the manufacturing industry is experiencing another revolution. Featuring conversations from the field, Shifting Gears highlights manufacturers, consultants, and industry experts from the modern world of manufacturing. Join us each quarter, as we share the latest news, trends, technology, and expert insights to help manufacturers thrive in today’s economy.
Latest episodes
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56 min
What is Zero Clear All About?
Episode 3 features Ernie Edmonds, Sr. Managing Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Ernie explains what Zero Clear is, where it came from, and how it’s structure…
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1 h 17
Managing the Cybersecurity Practices of IT Providers
Episode 2 features Dr. Ron McFarland, Sr. Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Ron discusses what a third-party IT provider is, the services they typically provi…
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38 min
Exploring Ransomware Prevention and Recovery
Episode 1 features Buzz Thomas, Managing Consultant of Cyber Physical Security Services at CMTC. Buzz explains what ransomware is, where it comes from, and who is most at risk of a…
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2 min
Shifting Gears Season Ten Trailer
Season Ten of Shifting Gears deep-dives into cybersecurity: ransomware, Zero Clear, and third-party IT providers. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter e…
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54 min
Providing Higher Quality Jobs to Attract Higher Quality Workers
Episode 3 features NIST Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Manager Dr. Kelly Welsh and CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch. Kelly and Eliot explain what the “Job Quality T…
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45 min
Advancing Your Business’s Digital Journey: The Importance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Episode 2 features Pandora Ovanessian, Senior Technology Consultant at CMTC. Pandora explains what enterprise resource planning (ERP) is, how it works, and its evolution over the y…
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40 min
The Do's and Don'ts of Supply Chain Diversification
Episode 1 features Jane Tierney, Founder and President of Purple Link. Jane covers the key elements of supply chain diversification and the role it plays in risk mitigation. In add…
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2 min
Shifting Gears Season Nine Trailer
Season Nine of Shifting Gears deep-dives into supply chain diversification, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and the key drivers of job quality. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profo…
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55 min
Continuous Improvement Through the MBNQA Framework
Episode 3 features three executives from Mizuho OSI – Steve Lamb, Kevin Thorne, and Bill Bregar – as well as Denise Shields, Principal of the Shields Resource Group. Steve, Kevin,…
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38 min
State of the Economy: Navigating the “Stimulus Hangover”
Episode 2 features Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner at Beacon Economics LLC. Christopher discusses the current state of the economy and what he calls the “stimulus ha…
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52 min
Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Episode 1 features Dr. Jim Davis, Vice Provost of IT at UCLA’s Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC). Jim explains what artificial intelligence (AI) is, the process for how…
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2 min
Shifting Gears Season Eight Trailer
Season Eight of Shifting Gears deep-dives into artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the current state of the economy, and continuous improvement through the MBNQA Framework. S…
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41 min
A Closer Look at the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Episode 3 features FIBR Food Safety Council Lead Trainer Bill Huntley. Bill discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), its impact on small and medium-sized manufacturers (…
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34 min
The Evolution of Apparel Manufacturing
Episode 2 features California Fashion Association President Ilse Metchek. Ilse discusses the current landscape of the apparel industry in California, the opportunities and challeng…
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45 min
Exploring the Macro and Micro Views on Aerospace & Defense
Episode 1 features Aerospace & Defense Forum Co-Founder & Executive Director Dr. Ivan Rosenberg and Patriot Industrial Partners Managing Director Alex Krutz. Ivan and Alex discuss…
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2 min
Shifting Gears Season Seven Trailer
Season Seven of Shifting Gears deep-dives into a few of California’s biggest manufacturing industries: aerospace & defense, apparel, and food. Shifting Gears’ host Gregg Profozich…
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48 min
What Is NIST SP 800-171 All About?
Episode 3 features two CMTC Cyber Physical Security Services consultants: Ernie Edmonds and Buzz Thomas. Ernie and Buzz define NIST SP 800-171 and explain what it entails – its req…
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40 min
The Current State of Employment & Competitiveness in California Manufacturing
Episode 2 features Beacon Economics Research Manager Taner Osman. Taner discusses the current state of California manufacturing, particularly in terms of employment and competitive…
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1 h 09
Government Funding Opportunities for Manufacturers
Episode 1 features Lakeview Consulting President Micki Vandeloo and San Diego, Orange, Imperial PTAC Regional Director Brett Housholder. Micki and Brett discuss the current state o…
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2 min
Shifting Gears Season Six Trailer
Season Six of Shifting Gears deep-dives into government funding opportunities for manufacturers, the current state of employment and competitiveness in California manufacturing, an…