Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

The Future of Manufacturing

October 15th, 2008 at 11:57am Bob Trojan

What is the future of manufacturing in the United States throughout the rest of this decade and into the next? To hear some manufacturers tell it, a more accurate way of phrasing that question might be, “Is there a future for U.S. manufacturing?” Based on the responses to the “Future of Manufacturing” survey undertaken by IndustryWeek and consulting firm Crowe Horwath, manufacturers of all sizes, in all industry verticals, face mounting challenges on several fronts: The ability to attract and keep skilled labor. Intense, and some would say unfair, competition from low-cost countries. Rising healthcare costs that show no sign of slowdown. Environmental compliance and other regulatory demands.

See the rest of the story here….

http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=17524

Entry Filed under: Management, Productivity, Technology, Economy

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