doing so, companies learn from real-world results, not just theory. Organizations that pursue operational excellence are often the ones that successfully integrate change across every function, from the shop floor to the front office. They optimize workflows, reduce waste, improve quality and create better value for customers, all while developing stronger internal capabilities. RESHORING AND SMART SUPPLY CHAINS IN A SHIFTING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE The geopolitical climate of the 2020s and the disruption of global supply chains during the pandemic led many companies to rethink where they manufacture. Reshoring, nearshoring, and LeanShoring™, together with an increased focus on Industry 4.0 innovations and enhanced educational and training offerings, provide companies and their communities with a distinct competitive advantage while boosting productivity and sustainable resilience in a fast-changing, competitive manufacturing world. Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. has gained significant attention as a strategic priority for strengthening both competitiveness and resilience. In advocating for such strategies,AME highlights the importance of cooperation among manufacturers, educators and policymakers to create robust training pipelines that support domestic production. These efforts are creating pathways from education to employment and building a stronger workforce ready for 21st-century production challenges. Resilient supply chains, ones capable of adapting to changing conditions, are critical for reshoring to succeed.That resilience comes from multiple factors: • Diversifying supplier networks reduces dependence on a single geographic region. • Investing in regional and domestic supply sources reduces lead times and increases control over critical inputs. Manufacturers that combine these strategies with strong internal operational excellence programs are better positioned to adapt to volatility, rapidly scale Photo Credit: Amanda Danger Art LLC 132 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01
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