¡°Fluid, digestible and timely¡¦ The Titanium Economy is an enjoyable read about an overlooked and underappreciated field and its most successful companies. The timing is right. Americans are waking up to the importance of building resilience at home, rather than outsourcing for an easy price cut.¡±¡ªWall Street Journal
¡°A brilliant and incisive look at what could be the real key to America¡¯s future economic growth¡ªits industrial manufacturing base.¡±¡ªDavid Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman, the Carlyle Group
¡°In their fascinating new book, The Titanium Economy, Asutosh Padhi, Gaurav Batra, and Nick Santhanam show that manufacturing is in the midst of a renaissance in the US. The stage is set for a resurgence in America¡¯s industrial prowess, but getting there will require some critical changes in both business and government. The Titanium Economy provides the necessary playbook.¡±¡ªAlan Murray, CEO, Fortune Media
¡°Technology is more than headline-grabbing Silicon Valley founders, viral smartphone apps, and sleek products. Technology is the driving force behind a renaissance in many sectors¡ªincluding manufacturing. The Titanium Economy artfully explores the ways technology and manufacturing are intertwined, and the investments needed¡ªespecially in a diverse workforce¡ªto help the sector actualize its potential.¡±¡ªReshma Saujani, founder, Girls Who Code, and founder and CEO, Marshall Plan for Moms
¡°This book not only amplifies how important manufacturing is to national success, but it also inspires the reader to innovate for customer and stockholder value while advocating for a more adaptive, sustainable planet.¡±¡ªDavid Burritt, president and CEO, US Steel
¡°America, take note: it turns out the invisible, mid-cap industrial technology sector is an engine for jobs, innovation, growth, and high returns. The Titanium Economy makes a compelling case and provides a prescription for regaining US-manufacturing leadership. It is a call to action and a great read!¡±¡ªLinda Fayne Levinson, chair, Clearpath Robotics, and former director, Jacobs, NCR, Hertz, Western Union, Ingram Micro
¡°The Titanium Economy illustrates the tremendous possibilities advanced technology brings to our world. The sector presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine what it means to deliver value to our customers, communities, employees, and stakeholders. As this book proves, tech-enabled industrial businesses have an opportunity to lay a new cornerstone as we build America¡¯s economic future. We¡¯ve only begun to scratch the surface of our collective potential to make communities more livable, strengthen national security, and advance human discovery on Earth, and beyond.¡±¡ªKathy Warden, chair, CEO and president, Northrop Grumman
¡°Innovation in manufacturing has been the backbone of the American economy. This is a timely, compelling, and practical exploration of the underappreciated and arguably misunderstood sector¡ªone that is critical to driving inclusive economic growth for ...the future.¡±¡ªMichael Lamach, former chairman and CEO, Trane Technologies
¡°Manufacturing could become the next great driver of economic growth. The Titanium Economy offers a wonderful recounting of the opportunity at hand and a step-by-step guide for turning potential into reality.¡±
¡ªSusan Doniz, chief information officer and senior vice president, information technology and data analytics, The Boeing Company
¡°The Titanium Economy formally recognizes a sector that has long punched above its weight¡ªand one that should be at the vital core of the US economy for years to come. This book should be required reading for anyone passionate about the future of manufacturing. An excellent roadmap for how to win in the twenty-first century.¡±¡ªBlake Moret, chairman and CEO, Rockwell Automation
¡°Industrial technology is crucial to sustaining American innovation and competitiveness. The Titanium Economy provides a roadmap for how to breathe new life into the sector and assure its growth long term.¡±¡ªCindy Niekamp, board member and former senior vice president, PPG Industries
Chapter Page
Chapter 1 Underappreciated, Undervalued, and Misunderstood 1
Chapter 2 The Home Court Advantage 25
Chapter 3 The Long Haul 41
Chapter 4 The Titanium Playbook 61
Chapter 5 The Power of Micro-Verticals 83
Chapter 6 The Great Amplification Cycle 101
Chapter 7 Titanium Family Values 117
Chapter 8 Winning the Talent War 135
Chapter 9 Sustainability Should Be the Last Word 159
Chapter 10 The Titanium Disruption 179
Thirty Ideas for Innovation, Education, and Government 199
Charts 205
Acknowledgments 217
References 221