More reasons to get our factories lean in the U.S. Sure, labor is cheap in China, but do we really want to support and condone working conditions like this? We can be competitive by using lean (and treating our employees/associates much more humanely). Another interesting book to read on this topic is China Inc. by Ted Fishman, recommended reading.
Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. His latest book is Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. He also published the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.