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The New Industrial Revolution
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The New Industrial Revolution

Consumers, Globalization and the End of Mass Production

Yale UP, 2012 mais...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Background

Recommendation

Financial Times journalist Peter Marsh has created an intriguing map of how manufacturing developed over time, where it is today and how a new industrial revolution will transform it in the future. Marsh uses various examples to illustrate his observations. He has created a richly textured book, though the weight of data is at times overwhelming. getAbstract recommends it to anyone interested in the future of commerce.

Take-Aways

  • Four revolutions shaped manufacturing, starting with the 18th century Industrial Revolution and the 19th century transport revolution.
  • The scientific revolution (1869-1930) and the 20th century computer revolution followed. The impact of such sweeping revolutions takes time to unfold.
  • Today’s industrial revolution stems from the interplay of technology, new manufacturing nations, mass personalization, and fresh industrial clusters and value chains.

About the Author

Veteran Financial Times journalist Peter Marsh covers manufacturing.