American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right
Written by a working CEO who increased earnings in some of the companies he led by 400 percent, this book provides a real-world prescription for prosperity and growth for any company, in any industry.

For nearly two decades, America's industrial manufacturing sector has been in decline—and as a result, the nation's prosperity and strength is at risk. Meanwhile, China's manufacturing capabilities and competence continue to grow, threatening to overtake America as the world's most powerful and prosperous nation. Drawing on straightforward principles that can effectively be applied to a broad spectrum of manufacturing companies, author Steven L. Blue taps his leadership skills and proven processes honed over his career of growing companies—and saving them—to offer readers an inspiring vision for revitalizing the entire manufacturing sector.

Using case studies and examples from his own experiences, both at Miller Ingenuity and in other roles earlier in his career, the author organizes his lessons in leadership, strategy, and change management into seven values of ingenuity: innovation, excellence, commitment, community, teamwork, respect, and integrity. The book explains how this highly integrated system of operating values can be implemented to turn around a company (if needed) or to propel it to extraordinary growth and prosperity.
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American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right
Written by a working CEO who increased earnings in some of the companies he led by 400 percent, this book provides a real-world prescription for prosperity and growth for any company, in any industry.

For nearly two decades, America's industrial manufacturing sector has been in decline—and as a result, the nation's prosperity and strength is at risk. Meanwhile, China's manufacturing capabilities and competence continue to grow, threatening to overtake America as the world's most powerful and prosperous nation. Drawing on straightforward principles that can effectively be applied to a broad spectrum of manufacturing companies, author Steven L. Blue taps his leadership skills and proven processes honed over his career of growing companies—and saving them—to offer readers an inspiring vision for revitalizing the entire manufacturing sector.

Using case studies and examples from his own experiences, both at Miller Ingenuity and in other roles earlier in his career, the author organizes his lessons in leadership, strategy, and change management into seven values of ingenuity: innovation, excellence, commitment, community, teamwork, respect, and integrity. The book explains how this highly integrated system of operating values can be implemented to turn around a company (if needed) or to propel it to extraordinary growth and prosperity.
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American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right

American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right

American Manufacturing 2.0: What Went Wrong and How to Make It Right

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Overview

Written by a working CEO who increased earnings in some of the companies he led by 400 percent, this book provides a real-world prescription for prosperity and growth for any company, in any industry.

For nearly two decades, America's industrial manufacturing sector has been in decline—and as a result, the nation's prosperity and strength is at risk. Meanwhile, China's manufacturing capabilities and competence continue to grow, threatening to overtake America as the world's most powerful and prosperous nation. Drawing on straightforward principles that can effectively be applied to a broad spectrum of manufacturing companies, author Steven L. Blue taps his leadership skills and proven processes honed over his career of growing companies—and saving them—to offer readers an inspiring vision for revitalizing the entire manufacturing sector.

Using case studies and examples from his own experiences, both at Miller Ingenuity and in other roles earlier in his career, the author organizes his lessons in leadership, strategy, and change management into seven values of ingenuity: innovation, excellence, commitment, community, teamwork, respect, and integrity. The book explains how this highly integrated system of operating values can be implemented to turn around a company (if needed) or to propel it to extraordinary growth and prosperity.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216046400
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 08/15/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 3 MB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Steven L. Blue, MBA, is CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a global supplier of mission-critical components in the transportation industry.
Steven L. Blue, MBA, is CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a global supplier of mission-critical components in the transportation industry.

Table of Contents

Foreword Bill McDermott ix

Introduction xiii

1 The Rise and Fall of American Manufacturing 1

2 Manufacturing 2.0 15

3 The 7 Values of Ingenuity™ 27

4 The First Value of Ingenuity-Respect 37

5 The Second Value of Ingenuity-Integrity 49

6 The Third Value of Ingenuity-Teamwork 61

7 The Fourth Value of Ingenuity-Community 77

8 The Fifth Value of Ingenuity-Commitment 91

9 The Sixth Value of Ingenuity-Excellence 103

10 The Seventh Value of Ingenuity-Innovation 121

11 We Did It Once. We Can Do It Again 135

Final Thoughts: It's the Employee, Stupid 147

Index 153

What People are Saying About This

Mark R. Young

"Manufacturing 2.0 provides an inspiring alternative to manufacturing as usual. The call of this new era in manufacturing is accessing higher levels of employee engagement and innovation requiring a new way of thinking: a culture by design. Through riveting accounts of strategic turnarounds, Steve Blue shows manufacturers the power of embracing authentic values as the foundation for competitive production in the twenty-first century."

Douglas K. Woods

"Being a successful manufacturer, Steve sees with unique clarity the historical ingredients for manufacturing success and builds a common-sense path for companies and the industry to follow with insightful profiles to amplify his vision!"

Bob Kierlin

"Steve Blue's ideas hit the nail squarely on the head when describing the need for integrity and the need to give up control, but he appropriately is open to all ideas when fulfilling the need to involve everyone to make the business successful."

S. K. Ramesh

"Steve has done a magnificent job in sharing the core values of ingenuity with powerful examples from leaders and CEOs from a diverse array of industries. Quite frankly, every institution will thrive and succeed by living these timeless yet fundamental principles. This is a must-read for everyone interested in the resurgence of American manufacturing."

Dr. James C. Schmidt

"Blue illustrates timeless principles of success. 'The 7 Values of Ingenuity' should be at the heart of any business or organization. They are vital for achieving growth, and especially essential when times are tough."

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