MANUFACTUROSAURUS NEAR EXTINCTION

An invaluable reflection on the evolution of the manufacturing industry that brings the need for solid fundamentals and hands-on experience full circle. This brilliant book is a must read for anyone wanting real-life insight into the manufacturing, engineering and operations disciplines. Mr. Spark's vivid personal stories teach valuable lessons in the art and science of manufacturing. Through the authors insight, the stories and lessons spark provocative questions for readers to engage in more meaningful conversations that can produce innovative solutions in today's volatile business environment. Applying the principles you can transform your perspective and learn the things you don't know, that you don't know. With humor and candor Mr. Spark makes you his personal companion in his journey from college student during the Vietnam era, first job and promotions that show how mentoring happens and how relationships are nurtured that led him to managerial leadership in the US manufacturing environments of the 1970's and 80's. His planning of manufacturing operations in Mexico before NAFTA and his insights into the manufacturing world while Eastern Europe was behind the Iron Curtain, are truly unique experiences that will instill many emotions. This is a great resource for industry newcomers, veterans and professors, as it offers thought-provoking ideas, tips and ways to re-imagine manufacturing of the future. New grads can observe the work ethic required for achieving leadership in any organization and for those that lived through the subject time frames you will be completely entertained by the author's clever usage of creative caricatures that provide a jocular twist to personalities you will grow to enjoy and remember. You will enjoy the journey and learn.