Today more than ever, manufacturing is a global industry. A recent article for Industry Today addresses strategies that U.S. policy makers and business owners can use to help the country’s manufacturers remain competitive.
- Increase the Labor Force – Manufacturers in the United States should be focusing on two methods for bolstering their labor force: recruiting new employees and retaining current employees. This means considering raising compensation, developing strong training programs, and offering better benefits and perks.
- Offer Better Education – Encouraging the development of technical training programs and marketing them to generations as they enter the workforce are key. Currently, the U.S. school system does not funnel many students into the manufacturing field.
- Improve Intellectual Property Protections – Counterfeiting and piracy are having a big impact in the manufacturing sphere. Manufacturers can work together to protect their intellectual property from dishonest competitors.
- Smarter Practices – Sustainability, LEAN practices, and Six Sigma techniques are keys to remaining competitive in the increasingly crowded global manufacturing industry. Manufacturers who adopt these practices should seek to gain organization-wide support in order to achieve success.
For more details, read the article in full at Industry Today.
