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Reinventing Manufacturing Strengthening California’s Environment for Manufacturing Specific actions can be taken to support the growth and advancement of manufacturing in the state and to develop the workforce its producers need. Stimulate the commercialization of research and development through cluster-based strategies. Better coordination of California’s research institutions with business activities could help advance the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting economic assets already in place and leveraging existing innovation networks to drive the commercialization process. Grow the talent base for advanced manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing requires advanced workforce skills. As the existing manufacturing workforce ages and nears retirement, recruitment poses a major challenge for producers of advanced products or those utilizing advanced processes. Initiatives are needed to match workforce training with the needs of manufacturing employers, through apprenticeship and career technical education programs and a statewide certification system geared to advanced manufacturing skills. Provide access to capital and financial incentives for manufacturers. To create a stronger market for investment in the state’s manufacturing base, especially in small manufacturers, California could employ a tax credit for investments made in the sector. If the benefits of the Industrial Development Bonds program are marketed more aggressively through local economic development channels, more manufacturers will be encouraged to take advantage of low-cost capital when expanding or moving their operations. Since prototyping can be costly for entrepreneurs and new companies that lack access to expensive manufacturing tools, the creation of local facilities that provide access to manufacturing equipment can help small manufacturers conserve resources and move their products more quickly to market. Address the cost of doing business in California for manufacturers. Industrial land use policies can alleviate land availability issues, particularly as housing and other commercial uses encroach. Limiting windows for CEQA challenges and creating special manufacturing zones at the local level, such as Industrial Priority Corridors, can give manufacturers greater certainty when making longterm investments. 4
PART One Technology is revolutionizing manufacturing processes through innovations in 3D printing, robotics and big data (the Internet of Things)— often based on innovations that come from California. A range of factors, including rising labor costs in China, are leading some manufacturers to bring production home. California is in a good position to capture much of this growth, but needs policies that support and incentivize investment.
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