• A sound economy is the bedrock of a sustainable national recovery

• A sound economy must be based on value creation• Manufacturing creates value

– Sell products for more than the cost to make them

• Increased value (created by manufacturing) will fuel economic growth – More profits for the same sales

• Higher share price• More re-investment

– More functionality for less money (customers get more for less)• More sales, more exports, more profits

• Jobs, jobs, jobs

What role can U.S. manufacturing play in the national recovery?

• Demonstrate value creation within your company

• Talk up the benefits of value creation within and outside your company

• Educate others on value creation

• Just do it

What role can DFMA teams play in reviving U.S. manufacturing through their individual efforts and example?