U.S. manufacturing is back—but not the way you think. In this episode of Marketing Misfits, factory owner and sourcing expert Jason Azevedo shares how brands like Walmart and GM are reshaping their supply chains through vertical integration, automation, and American-made products. He breaks down the real economics of reshoring, the AI tools changing factory floors, and why most sellers have no clue what’s really happening behind the scenes. Whether you're importing from China, exploring nearshoring, or want to understand how ownership, control, and speed are the new edge in eCommerce—this episode will change how you think about making products.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:32 Market Masters Event Highlights

06:16 Welcome Jason Acevedo

07:04 Jason's Manufacturing Journey

10:53 Challenges in US Manufacturing

23:15 Impact of Tariffs

33:45 Future of Automation

35:09 Human Collaboration

35:40 Automation in Agriculture

36:54 The Rise of Robotics

39:04 The Future of Industrial Jobs

48:20 AI's Impact

53:58 Vertical Integration

58:24 Acquisition Strategies

01:06:07 Final Thoughts