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Are We in a Manufacturing Renaissance?

The media has jumped on the American Manufacturing story because it is a good story and it projects hope in a poor economy. But one must look deeper into the critical factors that drive manufacturing to see a realistic picture of the industry.

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Since the last article there have been even more optimistic articles about American manufacturing with titles like:

“Comeback: Why the U.S. Sits at the Brink of a New Boom”- PBS NEWSHOUR

“Made in the USA: Is America Making a Manufacturing Comeback? Huffington Post

“Made in the USA” -TIME MAGAZINE

“U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Begin the Long March Back From China” Business News

The media has jumped on the American Manufacturing story because it is a good story and it projects hope in a poor economy. But one must look deeper into the critical factors that drive manufacturing to see a realistic picture.

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