Forged In Focus

Forged in Focus | Rita Byrd on supply chains, the PMI and the future of procurement

Posted on January 6, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon speaks with Rita Byrd, a board member of the Institute for Supply Management, about the forces shaping modern supply chains and procurement…

Forged in Focus | Andy Soprano on training, technology and the future of skilled trades

Posted on December 2, 2025

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon talks with Andy Soprano of Lincoln Electric about how technology, training and workforce development are reshaping the future of welding. Andy…

Forged in Focus | Bringing it back home: Harry Moser on reshoring, risk and rebuilding U.S. industry

Posted on November 3, 2025

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon sits down with Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, to explore the data and strategy behind America’s manufacturing comeback.…

Forged in Focus | Stephen Borg on navigating tariffs, workforce and DC advocacy

Posted on October 13, 2025

In this conversation, Stephen Borg of Vogel Group breaks down how trade policy, Section 232 and 301 tariffs, and a forthcoming Supreme Court review of reciprocal tariffs are shaping cost…