Article

Challenges Facing U.S. Manufacturing and Strategies

Authors: Ji Yao Shen (North Carolina A&T State University) , Derrek Dunn (North Carolina A&T State University) , Yun Shen (North Carolina A&T State University)

Abstract

This article is based upon the U.S. Department of Commerce’s report: “Manufacturing in America – A Comprehensive Strategy to Address the Challenges to U.S. Manufacturing” (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2004), along with the other available information. The article introduced the importance of manufacturing in U.S. economy by numerous statistical data; pointed out serious challenges facing U.S. manufacturing; discussed the major strategies to win the worldwide competitions; and emphasized the role of technology and improvements in education.

Keywords: management|manufacturing

How to Cite: Shen, J. , Dunn, D. & Shen, Y. (2007) “Challenges Facing U.S. Manufacturing and Strategies”, The Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering. 23(2).