"When the average American thinks about manufacturing, and it seems most rarely do, they tend to think about it as "dying." There is little doubt that in today's increasingly global economy that American manufacturing needs to be saved. In the new book Can American Manufacturing Be Saved: Why We Should And How We Can, author Michele Nash-Hoff highlights the current state of manufacturing in this country and what we can do to promote more of it and save it as well." Read More

"Michele Nash-Hoff’s perspective and analysis of the advances and challenges of American manufacturing can only be attained by someone who has seen it from the trenches and not from an ivory tower.  Readers will come to realize the importance of ‘Made in the U.S.A.’”

“What a great history lesson on American manufacturing.  We as Americans need to stop the loss of manufacturing jobs and this book is the best way to start the turnaround.  A must read for anyone who cares about our country.”

“From Chapter 1, a brilliant mini-history of American manufacturing, to the closing prescription for recovery and ensuing pep talk, this book will keep you riveted to your chair.  The U. S. has been the world’s preeminent economic force for more than a century.  Will it be so at the close of this one?  The author says ‘no’ unless we wake up and reclaim our failing destiny.”

“Michelle chronicles the rise of manufacturing in America and forecasts the pending fall if we as a nation don’t come together to reverse the erosion of our manufacturing base. Clearly, the consequences of inaction and indifference is already hitting our shores in the form of foreign control of our businesses and industries;  however, she does provide some glimmer of hope, success stories, and short term remedies we can all take to buy time until a national agenda can be developed. ”

“Michele Nash-Hoff.'s book is an easy read. For me, the most impressive characteristics were the amount of information it contained, the amount of work that had to go into research, and the coverage from historical to current times. While I have been involved in manufacturing and operations for more years than I care to admit, I found a lot of information that I was not aware of. I can highly recommend the book not just for operations professionals but even more for C level executives, CEO's, COO's and CFO's.

We need more attention to our manufacturing industries and help raise the awareness that while we are late in the ballgame, there is still time to turn it into a win. This book helps to do just that.”