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The study surveyed more than 800 U.S. manufacturers nationwide. The findings show that this is a critical point in time for U.S. manufacturing, and manufacturers must assess whether they have the workforce, business systems, equipment and strategies in place to successfully compete in the future. While external factors, like the economic downturn present challenges, manufacturers can remain competitive by focusing on six strategies identified by the study as a blueprint for success.