Manufacturing's Global Challenges [SLIDESHOW]

While manufacturing adds value – creating more jobs than any other sector-- it needs a strong foundation based on solid policies to enable growth. 

In a new report from the World Economic Forum, prepared by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ltd., global executives said they crave government policies that simplify taxes and protect free and fair trade – along with stronger energy and infrastructure policies and more focused education and workforce frameworks. They also want science, technology and innovation policies that promote advanced manufacturing.

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