Change. It's better than the alternative.(PARTNERS Opinion)

Charles Kettering, the prolific inventor and businessman, said, "The world hates change, however it is the only thing that has brought progress" It is wise to remember Kettering's words during this time of dramatic change in the world of manufacturing.

All of us are experiencing the changes brought about by dint of globalization and technology. These changes have placed American manufacturers below intense competitive pressure and the rate of change strike one as beings to be ever increasing.

Everyday, we read and hear about the threats to American manufacturing. It is easy to become