The Impact of Globalization on Manufacturing in Central Massachusetts

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The Impact of Globalization on Manufacturing in
Central Massachusetts
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Central Mass Manufacturing Employment
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Central Mass 2004 Manufacturing Establishments by
Employee Size
of Change from 1994
-86
1,000
-10
500-999
250-499
-38
-37
100-249
50-99
-13
20-49
Under 19
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Changes in Manufacturing Metrics of Change from
2001- 2005
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• Future of Manufacturing in Central Massachusetts

The Continued Vertical Disintegration of the
Large U.S. Manufacturers will Drive Central
Massachusetts Manufacturing - Both Favorably
and Unfavorably
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Central Mass Significant Mfg. Employment Sectors
The above nine sectors accounted for 78 of total
manufacturing employment in 2006 vs. 83 in 2001
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Future of Manufacturing in Central Mass.

• Manufacturers will have to focus on
• High value added products
• Ability for product customization
• Proprietary products/process
• High service (lean) capability and
• Possessing Quality certifications.

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Industry Sectors Offering Best Growth
Opportunities

• Environmental and Renewable Energy
• Automation and Robotics
• Measurement, electro medical and control
  instruments
• Surgical, medical instruments and bio medical
• Electrical equipment and components and
• Construction equipment and water controls.