9/16/2012 1
SME Toronto
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Nigel SouthwaySME Chair 2012
2Take Back Manufacturing … to North America
We will explain the TBM initiative and how we must all work together to revitalize our North American Manufacturing sectors and return them to the economic powerhouse they once were. The latest expert economic outlook is that localized manufacturing close to our consumer base can be much more competitive than the existing globalized manufacturing approach. This updated outlook is now resulting in decisions to Reshore products and to manufacture the next generation of products for the North American market in more localized manufacturing facilities with an integrated supply base. We will explain the local Canadian imperatives and opportunities to be gained from this new, strong local manufacturing sector approach. We will explain how it can provide an incubator for innovation and lead to a balanced economy by integrating our strong knowledge, service and existing manufacturing bases for maximum competitiveness and prosperity. But as industrialists, engineers and investors we must be ready for this resurgence of manufacturing in North America and provision the required knowledge, skills, capacity, technology, infrastructure and a strong implementation Roadmap to ensure its success. We will explain the TBM Roadmap developed to support this journey.