Sophisticated Factory: The Vital Mindset Shift for American Manufacturing in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution

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 t...