Manufacturing technology has been a critical link in the manufacturing supply chain and the U.S. economy. While low-cost sourcing has formed the basis for supply chain decision-making for years, COVID-19 has demonstrated the weaknesses of single-sourcing and how vital it is to secure revenue assurance and critical components in a supply chain. A robust domestic manufacturing industry pays dividends back into the economy and ensures that U.S. innovation provides a competitive advantage to the industrial base. This white paper illustrates the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy, which components are critical links and why it matters to make it in America.