By 2000, the US had solved the quality problems we encountered in the 1970s, using 3D laser testing and implementing Computer Integrated Manufacturing using laser measurement software. Machining 3D parts were controlled by CAD systems. The Bill of Materials was included in these CAD drawings. Automobile Manufacturing was improved to allow cars to last longer than 100,000 miles and fuel economy had improved.
Before we off-shored US manufacturing, we had manufacturing plants in Rural Counties to give family farmers a good job in town, so they could afford to be farmers. Rural Counties would offer tax holidays to companies to build factories. This also gave city-dwellers a chance to escape their over-crowded, expensive cities. These Rural Counties are often in the Exurbs of large cities where the workforce has already moved. The Counties with access to rail and highway systems and the workforce skills will do well. With the increase in population Rural Counties can restore the healthcare they lost in the off-shoring.
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We moved from Exurbs of St. Louis in St. Charles County MO to Salina KS in 1975 to join Schwan Foods. Salina had a population of 40,000 and was a “market town” for the wheat farmers. We had 40 manufacturing plants in Salina. We enjoyed a shorter commute to work and enjoyed boating, camping and riding our horse. We were there for 8 years. Our kids ranged in age from 2 to 10 and Salina was the perfect place for us.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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