The Black Book of Reshoring
The definitive guide to manufacturing transformation, supply chain resilience, and competitive advantage in the new era of domestic production.
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Available March 2026
A Comprehensive Roadmap for Manufacturing Leaders
Drawing from decades of advisory experience and hundreds of successful reshoring projects, this book provides the frameworks, strategies, and insights needed to navigate the complexities of manufacturing transformation.
12 Chapters
Comprehensive coverage from strategy to execution
50+ Case Studies
Real-world examples from industry leaders
Actionable Frameworks
Proven tools you can implement immediately
What You'll Learn
The Strategic Case for Reshoring
- Understanding total cost of ownership beyond labor rates
- Quantifying the hidden costs of offshore manufacturing
- Building the business case that wins board approval
- Aligning reshoring with competitive strategy
Supply Chain Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing supply chain vulnerabilities
- Developing resilience strategies that work
- Balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation
- Creating early warning systems and contingency plans
Location & Site Selection
- Evaluating regions and sites with data-driven analysis
- Understanding labor markets and workforce availability
- Navigating incentives and government programs
- Infrastructure and logistics considerations
Technology & Automation
- Leveraging Industry 4.0 for competitive advantage
- Right-sizing automation for your operation
- Building digital capabilities and smart factories
- ROI analysis for technology investments
Implementation Excellence
- Project planning and phased rollout strategies
- Managing organizational change and resistance
- Building high-performance teams
- Measuring and optimizing operational performance
Future of Manufacturing
- Emerging trends shaping the industry
- Sustainability and ESG considerations
- Policy landscape and trade dynamics
- Preparing for the next wave of transformation
About the Author
Doug Brown is a globally recognized market-intelligence and sourcing strategist with over 30 years of experience spanning Fortune 50 companies, start-ups, and leading manufacturers. He co-founded Brown-Wilson Group and authored The Black Book of Outsourcing, a bestselling guide widely cited in the industry. Doug has led large-scale research initiatives, generating millions of verified survey responses worldwide, and now focuses on reshoring, manufacturing strategy, automation, and supply-chain resilience through Black Book Insights, which he launched in 2025 to provide advisory services, independent research, and a data-driven platform for domestic production and industrial renewal.
3M+ Verified Survey Responses
Across global corporations since 2011
500,000+ Responses in 2025
From participants in 47 countries
Recognized Industry Thought Leader
Author of The Black Book of Outsourcing and upcoming The Black Book of Reshoring
What People are Saying About This
“Economic security is national security and that means getting serious about bringing critical supply chains home so no foreign nation has a veto over America’s economic security. The Black Book of Reshoring offers a practical framework for leaders to make those decisions with rigor and real-world tradeoffs.”
―Senator Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator for Michigan
“This book tells the truth about what it takes to bring production home. Brown turns reshoring from a political slogan into an actionable strategy for American industry and workers.”
―Robert Lighthizer ― Former U.S. Trade Representative; Author, No Trade Is Free
“We’ve spent years documenting how the global supply chain broke. The Black Book of Reshoring is about how to fix it, factory by factory, decision by decision, in the real American economy.”
―Peter S. Goodman ― Global Economics Correspondent, The New York Times; Author, How the World Ran Out of Everything
“Every leader is talking about resilience and reshoring. This book shows you how to win the next generation of manufacturing in the U.S.”
―Mary Barra ― Chair and CEO, General Motors
“Start with this book. The Black Book of Reshoring shows how America’s production system went off the rails and what to do now if you’re serious about rebuilding American industry.”
―Michael Lewis ― Author of The Big Short and Moneyball
“The Black Book of Reshoring puts the dignity of work at the center of America’s industrial strategy. It’s a concrete roadmap for rebuilding the middle class by rebuilding what we make.”
―Sherrod Brown, Former U.S. Senator and Founder, Dignity of Work Institute
“Reshoring is one of the biggest trades of this decade: capital, jobs, and innovation moving back to America. The Black Book of Reshoring gives investors and operators a clear framework to front-run that shift.”
―Raoul Pal, Co-founder and CEO, Real Vision
“Supply chains don’t need more buzzwords; they need a blueprint. The Black Book of Reshoring turns boardroom talk into an operator’s playbook giving supply chain leaders concrete moves to de-risk, localize, and win the next decade. This is the book the supply chain world will be talking about and using.”
―Scott W. Luton, Founder and CEO, Supply Chain Now
“Doug Brown connects the dots between boardroom decisions and the new map of global production. The Black Book of Reshoring shows how America can build resilient, local supply chains without walking away from the gains of globalization.”
―Rana Foroohar, Columnist, Financial Times; Author, Homecoming
“Manufacturers are pouring billions into U.S. plants, but too many leaders are still flying blind. The Black Book of Reshoring gives them the frameworks, metrics, and case studies they need to invest with confidence and win.”
―Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
“The Black Book of Reshoring is the field manual executives and managers have been missing. If you’re serious about investing in U.S. production, this is the playbook.”
―Andrew N. Liveris, Former Chairman and CEO, Dow; Author, Make It in America
“Clear, gutsy, and practical. The Black Book of Reshoring shows why America’s competitive edge lives in the hands and minds of skilled workers and how to put that edge to work in your business. A must-read for anyone building things that last.”
―Mike Rowe, Host, “Dirty Jobs,” and Founder, mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Early Praise
What industry leaders are saying about The Black Book of Reshoring
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A must-read for any manufacturing executive considering reshoring. The frameworks are practical and immediately actionable.
— CEO, Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company
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Finally, a comprehensive guide that addresses the real complexities of reshoring. This book should be required reading.
— VP Supply Chain, Global Electronics Firm
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The most thorough treatment of reshoring strategy I've encountered. Packed with insights from real-world experience.
— Economic Development Director
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