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On June 4, 2019, the Council on Competitiveness (Council) and UCLA, home to CESMII—The Smart Manufacturing Institute, co-hosted a major dialogue on Smart Manufacturing: Leveraging the Democratization of Innovation. The day-long session with more than 50 experts representing industry, academia, national labs and government focused on the democratization of smart manufacturing as a practical necessity […]

Wise policies and practices, in many cases, could unleash American strengths, boost manufacturing engines and raise technology commercialization to new heights, driving U.S. economic growth and job creation. The recommendations in this report—and the over ten years of work they encompass—have the power to turbocharge America’s manufacturing capabilities, improve America’s competitiveness and unleash a new wave […]

In recognition of the growing importance of cybersecurity to America’s economic and national security, the Council on Competitiveness in 2018 launched a three-dialogue series on increasing the resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure, intellectual property and industrial operations against cyberattack. Together, the challenges, opportunities and recommendations discussed throughout the three cybersecurity dialogues—and throughout the Energy […]

This is the sixth and final sector study of the Energy and Manufacturing Competitiveness Partnership (EMCP). This report looks at competitiveness in a sector that has long symbolized American leadership and innovation and one that is essential to growth, productivity, jobs and national security. The dialogue built upon key findings from the previous five sector […]

Energy is the linchpin of economic growth and prosperity. Leverage: Energy, the fifth sector study report of the EMCP, provides an overview of this critical sector of the economy, as well as a set of recommendations on how America can address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities presented by new-found energy abundance and an […]

The Clarion Call, and partner infographic, is issued by the Council on Competitiveness to identify critical global economic transformations and put forth a set of recommendations for policymakers that would strengthen the United States’ economic foundation and allow for long-term, sustained growth.

The Clarion Call, and partner infographic, is issued by the Council on Competitiveness to identify critical global economic transformations and put forth a set of recommendations for policymakers that would strengthen the United States’ economic foundation and allow for long-term, sustained growth.

The report is the second sector study to come out of the Energy & Manufacturing Competitiveness Partnership (EMCP) in year one and provides a summary of the analysis, findings and recommendations related to the manufacturing and use of advanced materials.

This report provides a summary of the highlights and analysis on water and manufacturing as they relate to talent, technology, investment and infrastructure as well as background on why water is essential for businesses and communities to function, using Milwaukee and the surrounding region as a case study.

The Clarion Call, and partner infographic, is issued by the Council on Competitiveness to identify critical global economic transformations and put forth a set of recommendations for policymakers that would strengthen the United States’ economic foundation and allow for long-term, sustained growth.