David Collins III is the CEO of Manufacturing Transformation Group. He has lead the company since 2021. Since that time, MTG has expanded from its original China focus to become a global company with operations in China, the US, South America, Vietnam, and Europe. He is an Iraq War (US Army) and Afghanistan War (State Dept) Veteran and a graduate of Johns Hopkins SAIS.
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Year of the Fire Horse: A Time of Untamed Transformation
By
David Collins III, 11 March 2026
Lean Manufacturing
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How will the Iran War Impact Manufacturers?
By
David Collins III, 4 March 2026
Lean Manufacturing
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Questions from MTG clients: Is it possible to manufacture products competitively in North America without Chinese Steel?
By
David Collins III, 25 February 2026
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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2026 Predictions
By
David Collins III, 3 February 2026
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Veteran's Day Blog Post
By
David Collins III, 11 November 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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How to Calculate ROI for Manual to Automated Production
By
David Collins III, 30 October 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Don't Trust: Verify
By
David Collins III, 16 October 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Sharpies are manufactured in the US. Can you do the same?
By
David Collins III, 10 October 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Learning from a US company that Built its Own Supply Chain
By
David Collins III, 1 October 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Do You Need ISO 9001?
By
David Collins III, 16 September 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
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Feasibility Step 5: Decide a Course of Action
By
David Collins III, 2 September 2025
Manufacturing Consulting,
Manufacturing In China,
Localized Expertise,
reshoring considerations,
financial
