The Future of Manufacturing A forward-looking analysis of the trends, management strategies and best practices that will help U.S. manufacturers compete successfully.

Understand What Manufacturers Are Thinking IndustryWeek Editor-in-Chief David Blanchard summarizes key findings from a joint research initiative conducted with Crowe Horwath LLP, one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Conducted in September 2008 and updated to reflect the current economic crisis, this forward-looking analysis and video summary provides tremendous insight to the business-drivers and market pressures shared by nearly 350 manufacturing executives. Topics surveyed include: Top market pressures Impact of business taxes Foreign business activities Sourcing Technology Workforce development Growth trends and strategies

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