There has never been a more critical time to rebuild the foundation of America's economy. President Obama and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke have both stressed the need to produce goods in America again. Doing so would create more jobs, reduce harmful global trade imbalances, and strengthen the American economy. But it is easier said than done. Manufacturing in America is in serious decline, with 40,000 factory closures and more than five million jobs lost over the last decade alone. How can the United States industrial sector be revived? The Alliance for American Manufacturing-- an innovative partnership of the United Steelworkers union and leading U.S. manufacturers-- asked some of the brightest minds in America for their ideas. 'Manufacturing a Better Future for America' details the challenges and opportunities the country faces at this critical time: trade policy, skills and training, research and development, national security, supply chains, new technology, and globalization. If you want to understand the sector that is most vital to America's economic renewal, you must read this book.

Manufacturing a Better Future for America

James Jacobs

John Russo

Richard McCormack

Clyde Prestowitz

Kate Heidinger

Sherry Lee Linkon

Ron Hira

Irene Petrick

PETER NAVARRO

Michael Webber

David Bourne

Alliance for American Manufacturing

The United States' national security is threatened by our military's growing and dangerous reliance on foreign nations for the raw materials, parts, and finished products needed to defend the American people. The health of our manufacturing sector is inextricably intertwined with our national security, and it is vital that we strengthen the sector.
 This report--prepared by Guardian Six Consulting LLC for the Alliance for American Manufacturing--recommends 10 actions to make America less dependent on foreign nations for the vital products that enable America's soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines to be the most powerful and effective fighting force in the world.

Remaking American Security

Brigadier General John Adams

U.S. Army (Retired)

BOOK IN STOCK. SHIPS ASAP. "A sophisticated, persuasive argument that Made in America means a stronger America." - Kirkus Reviews Since the Industrial Revolution, the prosperity of America has depended on the strength of its manufacturing base. America is risking the future of its manufacturing sector, and with it the economic health of the nation and the standard of living of its people. Our competitors understand what's at stake and are adopting policies to ensure their own success. America must do the same. First, that requires understanding the problem. Then, it requires that a new strategy be deployed, one that re-establishes the sector that made America great: manufacturing. A new era of innovation and technology is unfolding. We need to further encourage the growth of reshoring production back to the United States and investment in new production technologies and products that will transform the global economy. ReMaking America is the second volume on manufacturing policy edited by Richard McCormack. The first, Manufacturing a Better Future for America, came on the heels of the worst decade for manufacturing in our nation's history. It set the stage for an unprecedented focus on Made in America. ReMaking America unveils a new story: one of hope. With the right policies, the authors argue, manufacturing may see a new dawn in America along with the wealth and growth opportunities needed to keep the American Dream alive.

ReMaking America

Eric Garfinkel

Leo Hindery

Sridhar Kota

Harold Meyerson

Harry Moser

Carl Pope

Stacey Jarrett Wagner

Scott. Paul

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