US Manufacturing: The next frontier for sustainable, inclusive growth

The United States must embrace sustainability, inclusivity and growth.

Sustainability is the hoped for result of business practices that strive to keep the Earth prosperous and healthy for future generations. Inclusivity values bringing together people with varying skills from diverse backgrounds. And, growth means creating more manufacturing opportunities locally that positively affect the broader economy. The United States must incorporate all three elements into its manufacturing strategies to ensure a better future.

Available jobs are most often skill-based, not degree-based, so investing in skill-based employment potential will have a positive influence on the larger community. Committing to this approach will bring well-paying manufacturing jobs back to the United States.​​​​​​

Four core goals can guide US manufacturing toward sustainability.

If the United States can achieve four pivotal goals, it can bring manufacturing jobs back to American communities, thus revitalizing...