{"product_id":"9780071508315","title":"Make or Break: How Manufacturers Can Leap from Decline to Revitalization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreak the manufacturing mold--and make new paths to phenomenal growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn a world of emerging markets, changing work forces, and accelerating innovation, manufacturing is once again a key corporate issue. Manufacturing expertise is a strategic competitive advantage, distinguishing winning companies (like Procter \u0026amp; Gamble, Lego, Toyota, Zara, and Tata) from those that have let their capabilities languish. It may not be easy to take back control of production, target sources for scarce (and environmentally sustainable) materials, and cultivate a motivated, talented labor force. But there are ways to do it; and successful companies will need to learn how.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe thought leaders at Booz \u0026amp; Company and \u003ci\u003estrategy+business\u003c\/i\u003e magazine have collaborated to create an up-to-the-minute exploration of a new era in manufacturing and the requisite strategies for success. Chock full of profiles of the best manufacturing innovations in every business sector from pharmaceuticals to autos to consumer products, and revealing the most effective manufacturing innovations and strategies, \u003ci\u003eMake or Break\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to the forces reshaping the industry. The secrets are in this book, including how to meet such interrelated challenges as:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLabor relationships and modernization\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaterial shortages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCareer development of your workforce\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExpansion of variety\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCompetition on a global scale\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eComplexity solution\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental issues\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of resilience into your strategy\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on leading-edge research, \u003ci\u003eMake or Break\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for leaders of the manufacturing function, but it is also for any corporate executive who wants to lead his or her industry-and for students and researchers seeking to understand why making products will, once again, be seen as the most vital skill set for a vibrant economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107906175216,"sku":"9780071508315","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071508315_p0.jpg?v=1763635832","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071508315","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}