Key topics for discussion at the American Manufacturing Strategies Summit this year include:

• Overcoming the challenges posed by emerging markets, including China, Brazil and Eastern Europe
• Successfully implementing complex manufacturing strategies across worldwide operations
• Understanding the pros and cons of outsourcing and insourcing manufacturing processes
• Protecting IP, and reducing the risk of IP theft when operating abroad
• Achieving growth by utilizing Operational Excellence and lean best practices
• Developing effective change management strategies to engage employees in new initiatives
• Strengthening technology innovation to ensure cost effective product development

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