Saving American Manufacturing

In his new book Bill Killingsworth documents the decline of economicand intellectual wealth caused by the loss of U.S. Manufacturing.His thought provoking analysis of this empirical dataleads us back to the answers to save ourselves and generationsto come. -Rick Jarman President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer National Center for Manufacturing SciencesExceptional book-timely and insightful. His analysis is spot onexamples persuasive and recommendations worth considerationat the highest level. A call to action we cannot ignore. -JamesRogers Major General (Retired) U.S. ArmyDrawing on his extensive experience thorough research and obvioussense of responsibility Dr. Killingsworth provides a comprehensiveand provocative case for the importance of Americanmanufacturing. This timely work should be required readingfor anyone engaged with forming or leading economic policy.-Ralph L. Resnick President and Executive DirectorNCDMM Founding Director America MakesDr. Killingsworth presents clear arguments as to why manufacturingis essential to the United States and how our nation cancapture benefit and drive the future of the world economy viaembracing global concepts of manufacturing and taking the leadon innovating its future. -Thomas R. Kurfess PhD PE Professorand HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in FluidPower and Motion Control George W. Woodruff School ofMechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Killingsworth paints one of the most definitive pictures of whathas been happening over the last several years in the U.S. manufacturingsector. His statistical analysis and compelling anecdotalevidence contribute invaluable insights for scholars and policymakersalike. This is a must-read in Washington and around thecountry. -Neal Orringer Vice President Alliances and Partnerships3DSYSTEMS