(ANSI: Washington, D.C.) -- “In this global, knowledge-intensive and consumer-oriented economy, the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing has never been more important... A new era of manufacturing excellence offers hope for good jobs, new innovations, and a higher standard of living.”

So asserts “MAKE: An American Manufacturing Movement,” a report released Thursday by the Council on Competitiveness, which seeks to boost the U.S. manufacturing sector and the national economy as a whole. According to the council, America’s prosperity and national security are intrinsically tied to its ability to translate ideas into new products, services, and jobs. The strategy, which was created with input from industry, academia, and other organizations including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), puts forth five critical challenges facing U.S. manufacturing and offers specific solutions to address them.

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