by Rob Lillpopp
On its website, NBC News (11/9, Haller, Balani) reports, “From coast to coast, manufacturers are making more products, but with fewer people, as the sector makes an improbable rebound after a tough recession. ‘I think it’s a time of great opportunity in manufacturing,’ said Mary Andringa, chair of the National Association of Manufacturers. “What’s really outstanding is the fact that in 2010, the US had an output of $4.8 trillion of manufactured goods. That was up from $4.1 (trillion) in 2000. And we’ve been through two recessions in the last decade. The United States produces 21 percent of the world’s manufactured goods. We’re number one, followed by China at 15 and Japan at 12 percent. There’s a renaissance going on.“ Andringa said “Innovation is key for manufacturers to maintain a competitive edge. I think successful manufacturers take charge of the opportunities that are out there. They’re innovative in their approaches and they’re also pretty tenacious. They have to stay after better products, better costs and understand what their customers really want and what they’ll pay for.”
The full report aired on Thursday, November 8 at 10pm/9c on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams.
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