It’s no secret to anyone, anywhere, that we’re experiencing a global business challenge, especially in manufacturing.

One could argue that for too long, manufacturers in the United States have been complacent and indifferent to signs of market change, steadily losing market share to offshore businesses that were more productive and efficient.

The automobile industry could be considered the poster child for this trend. Where once U.S. automobile manufacturers were the preeminent brands, they’ve now been overtaken by competitors that adopted—and improved upon—the manufacturing processes developed in the United States.

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