What Do YOU Care About in U.S. Manufacturing?
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Welcome to the NORAMARK Forums — a space created by and for American manufacturers, builders, buyers, and believers in the power of Made-in-USA.
We’re launching this forum not just to talk at the industry — but to talk with it.
So we’re starting simple:
What do YOU care about in U.S. manufacturing?
What’s keeping you up at night? What are you proud of? What are you building?
What needs to change — and what should stay the same?
This space is yours. Ask questions, share insight, challenge ideas, start movements.
Let’s get loud. Let’s get real. Let’s build something stronger — together.
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I care a lot about Industrial Policy. The US is like the only major industrial nation to not have a national industrial policy. While I tend to shy away from TOO much government intervention, I think this is one area where private industry and government probably need to at least coordinate. We need a focus on cheap energy and raw materials to make it more cost effective for US manufacturers. Tariffs and government programs should be focused on those areas.
Then, a system like NORAMARK can be used to network manufacturers together that have common / shared interests. I often think of NORAMRK as a sort of "operating system" for network resource planning. In the mid to long-term I could see it being an effective tool for a National Industrial policy that is owned and operated primarily by the manufacturers themselves.
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Welcome to the NORAMARK Forums — a space created by and for American manufacturers, builders, buyers, and believers in the power of Made-in-USA.
We’re launching this forum not just to talk at the industry — but to talk with it.
So we’re starting simple:
What do YOU care about in U.S. manufacturing?
What’s keeping you up at night? What are you proud of? What are you building?
What needs to change — and what should stay the same?
This space is yours. Ask questions, share insight, challenge ideas, start movements.
Let’s get loud. Let’s get real. Let’s build something stronger — together.
@NORAMARK_USA
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Couldn’t agree more, we must bolster our MFG base and ensure they have a workforce behind them. All of this starts with the school system in my opinion. Get trade schools going and teach kids that higher education is one path but not THE only path.
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We're working with @Lucas_Pacheco to get a very cool high school onboard. They have a program to teach manufacturing classes, located in California.
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I care about localizing supply chains. If we’re serious about strengthening US manufacturing, we’ve got to stop thinking in silos. For me, it’s all about building a supply chain that can actually keep up, especially for battery cell and pack production. Too much is still dependent on overseas, and it’s holding us back. We need to solve for cost, speed, and resilience, not just capacity.
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Welcome to the NORAMARK Forums — a space created by and for American manufacturers, builders, buyers, and believers in the power of Made-in-USA.
We’re launching this forum not just to talk at the industry — but to talk with it.
So we’re starting simple:
What do YOU care about in U.S. manufacturing?
What’s keeping you up at night? What are you proud of? What are you building?
What needs to change — and what should stay the same?
This space is yours. Ask questions, share insight, challenge ideas, start movements.
Let’s get loud. Let’s get real. Let’s build something stronger — together.
@NORAMARK_USA said in What Do YOU Care About in U.S. Manufacturing?:
NORAMARK USA
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Welcome to the NORAMARK Forums — a space created by and for American manufacturers, builders, buyers, and believers in the power of Made-in-USA.
We’re launching this forum not just to talk at the industry — but to talk with it.So we’re starting simple:
What do YOU care about in U.S. manufacturing?
What’s keeping you up at night? What are you proud of? What are you building?
What needs to change — and what should stay the same?
This space is yours. Ask questions, share insight, challenge ideas, start movements.
Let’s get loud. Let’s get real. Let’s build something stronger — together.
Love this — appreciate you all creating a space that’s focused on real conversations with the manufacturing community, not just about it.
What keeps me up at night? Honestly — watching great shops get stuck because they’re buried in production and don’t have the time or bandwidth to fix the very problems slowing them down. There’s so much knowledge on the floor, but not always enough support to turn ideas into action.
What am I proud of? Helping those teams simplify the chaos. Whether it's material flow, quality systems, or project execution — watching a crew breathe easier and hit their numbers without burning out, that’s the win.
What needs to change? We’ve got to keep pushing for more collaboration between shops, vendors, and talent. Everyone’s under pressure, and no one’s got time to reinvent the wheel alone.
Looking forward to being part of the convo — and building alongside others who believe in the long game for U.S. manufacturing. Let’s go.
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@NORAMARK_USA said in What Do YOU Care About in U.S. Manufacturing?:
NORAMARK USA
wrote 30 days ago
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#1
Welcome to the NORAMARK Forums — a space created by and for American manufacturers, builders, buyers, and believers in the power of Made-in-USA.
We’re launching this forum not just to talk at the industry — but to talk with it.So we’re starting simple:
What do YOU care about in U.S. manufacturing?
What’s keeping you up at night? What are you proud of? What are you building?
What needs to change — and what should stay the same?
This space is yours. Ask questions, share insight, challenge ideas, start movements.
Let’s get loud. Let’s get real. Let’s build something stronger — together.
Love this — appreciate you all creating a space that’s focused on real conversations with the manufacturing community, not just about it.
What keeps me up at night? Honestly — watching great shops get stuck because they’re buried in production and don’t have the time or bandwidth to fix the very problems slowing them down. There’s so much knowledge on the floor, but not always enough support to turn ideas into action.
What am I proud of? Helping those teams simplify the chaos. Whether it's material flow, quality systems, or project execution — watching a crew breathe easier and hit their numbers without burning out, that’s the win.
What needs to change? We’ve got to keep pushing for more collaboration between shops, vendors, and talent. Everyone’s under pressure, and no one’s got time to reinvent the wheel alone.
Looking forward to being part of the convo — and building alongside others who believe in the long game for U.S. manufacturing. Let’s go.
@Americanprecisionconsulting
What a great way to frame this!
Agree 100% and making these connections and exploring opportunities for mentorship and connection is critical. -
We're working with @Lucas_Pacheco to get a very cool high school onboard. They have a program to teach manufacturing classes, located in California.
Super appreciate this site and the efforts of your group.
Community building is a huge plus for education. We need to know what the industry needs from us. -
As an educator, my passion for manufacturing stems from its power to build lives and communities. I believe manufacturing is more than making things — it’s about problem-solving, innovation, craftsmanship, pride, and building the foundation for a strong economy.
My goal is to bridge the gap between education and industry by giving students real-world experiences with modern technologies. I want students to leave my program with the skills, mindset, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. Ultimately, I believe manufacturing education is not just about teaching technical skills.
We need to start investing in our students the way we would invest in any critical natural resource — because that’s exactly what they are.
At the end of the day, I’m here because I believe manufacturing can change lives. It changed mine — and I want my students to have that same chance.
