This book looks at the challenges of American manufacturing, transitioning from the Lean Six Sigma era to Manufacturing 4.0. There are excellent manufacturing companies, however the industry as a whole is not on a sustainable path. Through the author's unique view of industry, consulting and academia, strategic shortcomings in building vital human capital related competencies are illustrated. A proposed, hands-on roadmap can guide manufacturing companies in changing course now, and taking the necessary steps to close mostly basic gaps towards a more stable, capable workforce and effective operational leadership. Without a higher level of readiness for further needed upskilling, it will be very difficult for American manufacturing to remain competitive in the global environment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Why the American manufacturing industry is on an untenable path
- Why other leading manufacturing countries take a different route
- How to tackle systemic instabilities like excessive employee turnover
- How to increase critical workforce capabilities and excellence thinking
- How to enhance effectiveness in operational leadership
- How to rapidly self-assess 4.0 Readiness of Factories
- How to systematically close critical gaps and expand on Human Capital
This book looks at the challenges of American manufacturing, transitioning from the Lean Six Sigma era to Manufacturing 4.0. There are excellent manufacturing companies, however the industry as a whole is not on a sustainable path. Through the author's unique view of industry, consulting and academia, strategic shortcomings in building vital human capital related competencies are illustrated. A proposed, hands-on roadmap can guide manufacturing companies in changing course now, and taking the necessary steps to close mostly basic gaps towards a more stable, capable workforce and effective operational leadership. Without a higher level of readiness for further needed upskilling, it will be very difficult for American manufacturing to remain competitive in the global environment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Why the American manufacturing industry is on an untenable path
- Why other leading manufacturing countries take a different route
- How to tackle systemic instabilities like excessive employee turnover
- How to increase critical workforce capabilities and excellence thinking
- How to enhance effectiveness in operational leadership
- How to rapidly self-assess 4.0 Readiness of Factories
- How to systematically close critical gaps and expand on Human Capital
Sophisticated Factory: The Vital Mindset Shift for American Manufacturing in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution
214
Sophisticated Factory: The Vital Mindset Shift for American Manufacturing in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution
214
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781736027301 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 10/21/2020 |
| Pages: | 214 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.63(d) |