: Article based on my local manufacturing marketplaces survey
Hi all - I recently ran a survey of manufacturers and machine shops and the results have been published as a piece in American Machinist. The core argument is that local manufacturing marketplaces are built on trust, and that a number of changes over time have led to a disconnect between many buyers and makers. Ironically, while many of these initiatives were introduced to improve efficiency and profitability, they've undercut the connectivity required for trust-based relationships. The article explores how individuals can take action to address this - as a grassroots campaign, separate from (and potentially complementary to) top-down administrative policy. Happy to chat if this is relevant to your business. I've included the link to the article below in case you wish to read the full piece.