Manufacturing is now a global game. The United States is still the world’s largest manufacturer but is no longer the engine for growth it once was. China, Brazil, Australia, India, Singapore, and other countries are building new facilities at a breakneck pace.

This growth is also no longer limited to just low-value-added areas. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer packaged goods, food, electronics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals are now some of the most global in the world.

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