Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Manufacturing still key to U.S. economy The U.S. today accounts for almost one-fourth of total manufacturing worldwide, producing more than it ever has (after adjusting product dollar value for inflation), despite moving some manufacturing to other parts of the world such as Asia and Latin America. The manufacturing industry is facing numerous changes however, as workers are replaced by machines and the products some facilities produced evolve from textiles to biotechnology.  Washington Post, The (9/3)