The Manufacturing 2008 Executive Summary provides a succinct overview of North American manufacturing best practices. The goal of this report is to provide manufacturers with benchmarks to measure your operations and better understand improvement processes.

With over 980 survey participants from the United States, Canada and Mexico, you will receive a comprehensive analysis and strategic takeaways from facilities throughout North America.

Key findings and insights from this report include:

• Increasing labor turnover rates
• Renewed focus on employee training
• Impact of Lean improvement methods
• Cost control best practices
• Equipment and IT Investment strategies

Read the report today and discover how your company can join more than 30% of North American plants and achieve world-class manufacturing status.