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What are some of the operations management practices that can help bring manufacturing back to the U.S? How can a focus on quality improve manufacturing?

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This solution describes some of the operations management practices that can help bring manufacturing back to the U.S and how a focus on quality can improve manufacturing. Includes APA formatted reference.

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In order to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. we must be able to offer production at either a better price or at a better quality. It is unlikely that U.S. manufacturers will be able to compete on price. The cost to live in other countries is substantially less, taxes are less, and expectations and demands of workers are less. It is noted, however, "90 percent of manufacturers are considering changing or ...

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