American Manufacturing 2.0

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 America''s industrial manufacturing sector has been in declineand as a result the nation''s prosperity and strength is at risk. Meanwhile China''s manufacturing capabilities and competence continue to grow threatening to overtake America as the world''s 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 companiesand saving themto 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.