Made Local
The author was born in China and now resides in New York. His journey in the
manufacturing and export industry began in 1986, in one of ChinaÕs bustling
cities during the early days of the countryÕs economic reform. Over the course
of his career, he have built and operated more than 10 factories across China,
Australia, Bangladesh, and the United States, giving him firsthand experience
of the global manufacturing landscape.
As a witness to ChinaÕs meteoric rise in manufacturing since the 1980s, the
author observed how Western factories gradually ceded their dominance,
leading to closures and the loss of critical industrial capabilities. In 2019,
during the establishment of a factory in the U.S., He experienced the
challenges of reviving manufacturing in struggling American communities and
saw the systemic issues that hinder progress.
Drawing on decades of experience, the author explores the urgent need to
rethink traditional manufacturing models and presents transformative ideas
for reshaping the industry. Made Local combines personal insights, hard-earned lessons, and a vision for a more sustainable, resilient, and locally-focused manufacturing future.