We're all well-aware of the myriad challenges facing U.S. manufacturers in the 21st century -- from intense global competition to increasing market volatility to the aging workforce and shortage of skilled labor.
Despite all of that, we know that the U.S. economy cannot move forward without a strong manufacturing base.
So what's the answer?
Today's manufacturers must transform -- along with the rest of the world -- by adopting next-generation manufacturing principles.
And while many manufacturers have started to adopt some next-generation manufacturing principles, there are six advanced principles they need to embrace in order to move forward -- now.
Let's look at both categories: the current and the advanced.
