Mar 2008

Lean Manufacturing Can Save American Manufacturing

A decade ago the debate about manufacturing leaving the U.S. focused on the “giant sucking sound” of jobs being pulled into Mexico. Today, the sound is louder and more urgent than ever but its source is no longer just south of the border. Open up the business section of any newspaper – or perhaps read your own employer’s latest press release – and you will quite likely learn about manufacturing relocating to Brazil, China, India, Bulgaria or Malaysia.

Jack Rink, R. Michael Donovan & Co.