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Manufacturing Competitiveness Hub

Exploring the complexities of today’s global competitive landscape

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Manufacturing is proven to be a key driver for economic growth—attracting investments, spurring innovation, and creating high-value jobs. That’s why for several years, Deloitte has been working with the World Economic Forum, the U.S. Council on Competitiveness, and the Manufacturing Institute to identify challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today.

Deloitte’s Manufacturing Competitiveness Hub is designed to be your go-to resource for our research, which provides deep perspectives and recommendations from senior leaders in business, government, academia, as well as the public. To learn more about the drivers critical to becoming more competitive in this global marketplace, we invite you to explore our Hub.

Featured insights

Manufacturing beyond China: New options. New opportunities. New risks.
While China’s role in manufacturing will likely remain significant, its future course may veer away from “factory to the world” toward “factory to China.”
Women in manufacturing
What is the current state of the manufacturing industry’s workforce, and why do women matter? Learn about leading strategies for recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in this report written in conjunction with the Manufacturing Institute.
2013 Global manufacturing competitiveness index
What are the top drivers that make companies or countries competitive? Find out in this 2013 report written in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness.
Leadership Wanted: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today
American manufacturing renaissance? Maybe. Find out more in our fourth annual survey of average American citizens on their perceptions of U.S. manufacturing.
Manufacturing opportunity: How America can regain global leadership in manufacturing
What are American citizens and business, labor, academic and science leaders saying about manufacturing in the United States and how it can be improved? Find out in this Election 2012 report.
Digital age transportation: The future of urban mobility
The average commuter spends hours stuck in traffic every year, creating considerable personal and societal costs. Find out in this DU Press report how technological change and innovation, coupled with new transportation capacity, can help reduce global gridlock.
Brawn from brains: Talent, policy, and the future of American competitiveness
What are the key policies needed to ensure that the United States remains competitive in developing and retaining talent? Find out in this Election 2012 report.
Energy independence and security: A reality check
While U.S. energy independence may be unattainable in the foreseeable future, energy security is a realistic and achievable goal. Gain insights from this new Deloitte University Press report.
Future of manufacturing: Opportunities to drive economic growth
What are the most important trends that will alter manufacturing over the next few decades? Find out in this report written in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.
Ignite Series: A three-part series
What do American manufacturing CEOs, university presidents, national laboratory directors, and labor leaders believe are critical to making our nation more competitive in this global economy? Find out in this report written in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness.

Which companies and countries will come out on top?

Our research with the World Economic Forum shows that top companies and countries can:

Attract, develop and retain the highest skilled talent
Innovate to stay ahead of competition, and
Find clean energy strategies and effective energy policies

More information is available at www.deloitte.com/us/futureofmanufacturing.

Video posted with permission from the World Economic Forum.

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Competitiveness

“Ability of a firm or a nation to offer products and services that meet the quality standards of the local and world markets at prices that are competitive and provide adequate returns on the resources employed or consumed in producing them.”

Source: BusinessDictionary.com

Meet our subject matter specialist

Craig Giffi
Vice Chairman and U.S. Consumer & Industrial Products industry leader, Deloitte LLP.

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Visit our Election 2012 page for insights on making America stronger through innovation and competitiveness.

Deloitte’s research in the news

U.S. lags in competitiveness rankings (video)
A CNBC interview with Craig Giffi.

The state of the American manufacturing industry (video)
Deloitte’s research presented at the U.S. Congress.

Consistent characteristics of competitive manufacturers
An article published on Industryweek.com by Craig Giffi.

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