Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector

“Tradition Meets Transformation” by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton is released with Forbes Books 

NEW YORK (January 30, 2024) — Tradition Meets Transformation: Leadership Strategies to Revitalize Manufacturing, by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, is now availableThe book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today. 

The new work from Harbour Results executives Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton sounds the alarm on the urgent need for North American manufacturing leadership to keep pace with the rapid changes in competition, economics, and technology and push to develop the next generation of manufacturers.  

Responding to a looming manufacturing brain drain, Harbour and Walton explore the five key areas impacting manufacturing enterprises—operations, labor, commercial strategies, vision and strategy, and technology—and underscore the need for effective leadership in revolutionizing the industry. 

In their effort to infuse their industry with a new generation of capable leaders, Tradition Meets Transformation is a timely call to action, urging transformation, recovery, and the revival of the pioneering spirit that defined North American manufacturing.  

“Scott and Laurie capture the essence of adaptability and growth strategies for manufacturing executives in a business landscape that will continue to rapidly change,” said business leader, motivational speaker, veteran, and author Troy Nix. “With the guideposts of years of experience and analysis, this book serves as a valuable compass, provides practical guidance, and illuminates the path to sustainable success in a fast-changing world.”

About Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton
Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton are experienced manufacturing consultants each with more than thirty years of manufacturing experience. Laurie serves as the president and CEO of Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI) alongside Scott as the organization’s COO and CFO. HRI was established 15 years ago to help manufacturers transform operations through financial and operation improvements.  

They have participated as keynote speakers, hosted workshops, and conducted small-group training sessions. Their passion for manufacturing is evident in all that they do, and their commitment to their clients is second to none. They get out of bed every day to make an impact in the lives of all they encounter daily and to make a difference in North American manufacturing.

About Forbes Books
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