Speed has become the new currency in manufacturing, but speed without quality is a waste, and automation without people creates fragility.
Jim Belosic, founder and CEO of SendCutSend, will discuss how modern fabricators can scale high-mix, quick-turn production while maintaining craftsmanship, consistency, and strong margins. Drawing from his experience building a vertically integrated, software-driven manufacturing company in the U.S., Jim can share practical insights on where automation creates leverage, where human expertise is irreplaceable, and how domestic shops can compete globally.
Discussion topics may include: The role of vertical integration in controlling quality, cost, and turnaround time. Why in-house software development is becoming a core manufacturing competency. Building resilient high-mix, quick-turn production systems. Competing offshore through speed, transparency, and customer experience rather than price alone. Balancing automation with skilled labor in a tightening workforce market.
