Strengthening American Manufacturing The Role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Summary of a Symposium (2013) / Chapter Skim
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The National Academies Evaluation of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The National Academies Evaluation of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
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"That was exactly the time when Washington and the country were discussing what was happening in the manufacturing sector," he said. The competition from Japan was so daunting that he and other congressional staff began taking lessons in Japanese -- "an interesting sign of the times." That was the period when the Omnibus Foreign Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 was being prepared and the major features of the MEP were being developed.
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It would also examine similar programs in other countries, particularly in Europe and Asia. "We think that international standards and insights are crucial to understand and to benchmark the MEP approach." Finally, the committee would look at how the MEP is connected to the broader set of challenges and opportunities as the country seeks to build and retain manufacturing resources.
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"The MEP is a very concrete activity, and it can be a significant part of national strategy in the years ahead." Dr. Shapira then introduced Sridhar Kota of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
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