American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right

Written by a working CEO who increased earnings in some of the companies he led by 400 percent this book provides a real-world prescription for prosperity and growth for any company in any industry.For nearly two decades Americas industrial manufacturing sector has been in decline―and as a result the nations prosperity and strength is at risk. Meanwhile Chinas manufacturing capabilities and competence continue to grow threatening to overtake America as the worlds most powerful and prosperous nation. Drawing on straightforward principles that can effectively be applied to a broad spectrum of manufacturing companies author Steven L. Blue taps his leadership skills and proven processes honed over his career of growing companies―and saving them―to offer readers an inspiring vision for revitalizing the entire manufacturing sector.Using case studies and examples from his own experiences both at Miller Ingenuity and in other roles earlier in his career the author organizes his lessons in leadership strategy and change management into seven values of ingenuity: innovation excellence commitment community teamwork respect and integrity. The book explains how this highly integrated system of operating values can be implemented to turn around a company (if needed) or to propel it to extraordinary growth and prosperity.Presents readers with specific actionable and experience-based advice on how to propel a company into a global powerhouseTeaches the importance of the human factor and how to harness it for peak performanceReveals the secrets to building a high performance culture by design―not by defaultUses tried-and-true examples from the authors real-world experience in generating turnaround and growth successesOffers advice on customer service including how not to lose customers while explosive growth occurs