In Part I "Learning from the Past" we explore the history of
American Manufacturing. We are on a trajectory toward the future.
We intend to show that trajectory by a short review of our recent
past. In Chapter 1, titled "The History of American Manufacturing-
Where it All Came From" we examine the impact of the First
Industrial Revolution (from Manpower to Steam Power) and the Second
Industrial Revolutions (of Modern Day Manufacturing Methods) on
American Manufacturing. In Chapter 2, which is called "The
Information Revolution in Manufacturing," we examine the impact of
the Third Industrial Revolution that started after the 1940s and is
still in process. In this chapter we explore the shift in
manufacturing from Individuals to System Thinking, the growth of
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and the emergence of MRPII/ERP
systems. In Part Two, which is called "Efficient and Profitable
Customization," we take a look ahead to the future. We show how
American manufacturing is only midway through these current trends
and how these trends foreshadow the remaining topics in this book:
systems thinking, the engineering pyramid, product configuration,
configuration engineering and mass customization. In Chapter 3,
called "It's Not about the Computer, it's about Systems Thinking,"
we explore how recent advances in Systems Thinking have helped to
lower development costs. In Chapter 4, called "The Engineering
Pyramid," we introduce readers to our Engineering Pyramid paradigm
and a top down approach that can be utilized to increase the speed
of innovation and dramatically lower engineering costs. In Chapter
5, called "Systemization and Standardization - They are Not the
Same" we explore the current challenges of designing and building
customized products and our methodology for top down systemization
and standardization to increase the speed of innovation and
dramatically lower engineering costs. In Chapter 6, called "Mass
Customization," we demonstrate the importance of mass customization
for the future of American manufacturing and describe how current
leaders have made mass customization profitable in their
businesses. In Part Three, called "The Human Component - It's Still
All About the People," we look at the continuing importance and the
necessity of people systems in the manufacturing process. In
Chapter 7, called "Employee On Boarding" we provide an approach to
bringing people into the organization. In Chapter 8, called "High
Performance Team-Based Work Systems," we tell you how to maximize
throughput, profit and career rewards through an empowered team
based work system.. In Chapter 9, called "Technology Transfer and
Training," we explore how employees can learn the necessary skills
for working in a highly efficient manufacturing environment. The
last section, Part Four, is entitled, "Putting it All Together."
Here, in Chapter 10, called "Taking Your Company There" we tell you
who will be the winners and losers of this natural extension of
American manufacturers. Also, we tell you how you will know if it's
too late for your company. Sorry...some of you readers won't be
happy.
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