Summary:
The book examines the relationship between innovation and manufacturing, exploring how the decline of industrial production in the United States affects the country's capacity for innovation. It presents findings from the MIT Task Force's research on successful production practices and strategies that can revitalize manufacturing in the American economy.
Key points:
1. Production's Role in Innovation:
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