{"podcast":{"title":"Manufacturing Talk Radio","slug":"manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458","podcast_index_feed_id":1026458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/manufacturingtalkradio","website_url":"http://www.mfgtalkradio.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/27edcea4-d1c8-11ea-9510-3fc8c925cb2b/image/e3a63f9922e7ba4fec2fb36fd24c6a31.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Manufacturing Talk Radio","episode_count":813,"summary":"Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you! Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T06:19:01.100867+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458"},"episode":{"title":"BREAKING: ISM Chair Steve Miller Speaks On ISM Report for April 2026","slug":"breaking-ism-chair-steve-miller-speaks-on-ism-report-for-april-2026","published_at":"2026-05-05T18:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/breaking-ism-chair-steve-miller-speaks-on-ism-report-for-april-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN1441505019.mp3?updated=1778005488","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN1441505019.mp3?updated=1778005488","summary":"In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, host Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Services PMI Chair Steve Miller to discuss the pivotal April 2026 ISM Services Report the very day it is released, breaking down the key data points impacting the services economy. Miller is currently serving as ISM Services PMI Chair and is an accomplished supply chain management executive. His distinguished career includes 40 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, IT implementation and operations, and operations management consulting at Disney, P.F. Chang’s, Accenture, and Kearney. Miller offers unparalleled insight into services trends and economic activity. p> Expansion Trends: The Services PMI recorded a solid 53.6. While slightly down from the previous month’s 54, it marks a period where 14 of 18 services industries are reporting growth—the highest expansion level seen in two years. Inflationary Pressures: A major \"danger flag\" identified is the Prices Paid Index, which remains high at 70.7. This historically elevated level typically correlates with inflation rates exceeding 5%. Energy and Geopolitics: The team discusses the impact of the Iran war and low oil inventories on petroleum costs, noting that \"opportunistic pricing\" in gasoline and diesel has been felt almost immediately Sector Performance: While Mining is seeing a high rate of expansion, sectors such as Real Estate, Retail Trade, and Agriculture are currently in contraction territory. The Housing Market: Miller and the hosts dive into the \"perfect storm\" affecting housing, where high mortgage rates and rising costs for labor and materials (lumber, steel, and copper) are straining the industry. The Latest ISM Reports: Services PMI: https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-new…","meta_description":"In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, host Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Services PMI Chair Steve Miller to discuss the p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1361,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/episodes/breaking-ism-chair-steve-miller-speaks-on-ism-report-for-april-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/breaking-ism-chair-steve-miller-speaks-on-ism-report-for-april-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}