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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Nigel Southway

Executive Contributor

Take Back Manufacturing Author

Nigel Southway

Take Back Manufacturing Author

Nigel Southway, is based in Toronto Canada and is an independent business consultant and the author of Take Back Manufacturing: An Imperative for Western Economies, and Cycle Time Management: The Fast Track to Time-Based Productivity Improvement, an early LEAN thinking textbook. 

He consults and educates worldwide on Business Productivity Improvement, LEAN business practices, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Future Supply Chain Management, Industry 4.0, National Sustainability, Global technology transfer projects and joint ventures and more. 

He is a past chair of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the leading advocate and spokesperson for the Take Back Manufacturing Forum, and the North American Reshoring initiative in Canada.

All articles

The Illusion Of Global Prosperity

Most economists continue to maintain that global free trade has worked marvelously at creating global wide prosperity. But many of us...

The Western Vote – A Crucial Read For Informed Citizens

This is a book that Western citizens should read before they vote in any future elections!  We are in a period of significant democratic...

The Impact Of Disruptive Technologies On The Food Industry

Just about every industry is under pressure to reduce costs, localize supply chains, and reduce waste to better service an increasingly...

Canadian National Government’s Journey – Back To The Future

It’s now clear that Canadians will soon be voting in a new federal government. This new government must lead by listening much more...

A Political New-Year’s Resolution On Climate Change

It’s clear that many Western governments are now experiencing a political shift in thinking on the reality and risks of following a NetZero

Take Back Manufacturing – Climate Realism

A review of how we get to a more realistic policy set for the management of climate change

Manufacturing Reshoring – It’s Happening

Reshoring of manufacturing back to western nations has started, and its time to learn that shorter supply chains...

Take Back Manufacturing And Reshoring Initiatives – Interview With Nigel Southway

Nigel Southway is based in Toronto Canada and is an independent business consultant...

4 Quick Tips For Profitable Paid Media Campaigns

Written by: Pedro Campos, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Nigel Southway

Take Back Manufacturing Author

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Nigel Southway

Take Back Manufacturing Author

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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