Watch and Listen: Destiny of Manufacturing Podcast Welcomes Analyst Laurie Harbour

February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

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As president and CEO of Harbour Results Inc., Laurie Harbour leads a team of analysts and manufacturing consultants to help small- to medium-sized manufacturers develop short- and long-term strategies, improve their operations, reduce risks, and optimize business. In our latest Destiny of Manufacturing podcast, Harbour updates her audience with the latest news and information of interest to auto-industry suppliers.

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Gigacasting: The Hottest Trend in Car Manufacturing

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