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Reshoring in California – an SME discussion

Santa Clara Convention CenterSeptember 25, 2013

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Introduction to the PanelistsGene 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.

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Introduction to Reshoring

Drivers of ReshoringDeclining productivityCost of qualityLong leadtimes in supply chainsHigh quantity of inventoryLow innovation

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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 countriesIP ProtectionTechnologyAutomation

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Question 2

What are the biggest obstacles to Reshoring that you have faced?

Lack or cost of workforceTaxes, RegulationsAvailable Supply ChainAvailability of Facilities or Infrastructure

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Question 3

What economic policies have led to your ability to manufacture in CA? What policies have hindered or stopped you?

EducationIncentivesCommunication

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Audience Q & A

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SME Sponsors

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Upcoming SME Events

• October 4th – National Manufacturing Day, Dinner, and Speaker

• November 14th - Tour at Studio Fathom

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