manufacturing

The report presents data and analyses that The Science and Technology Policy Institute provided to the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology subcommittee focusing on the information technology sector generally and on computer hardware and semiconductor manufacturing specifically.

The report from the National Governors Association examines the state of manufacturing in the U.S., the impact of productivity and global competition on manufacturing jobs, and the prospects for growth.

The Bush Administrations strategy to help revive manufacturing makes 31 recommendations designed to address challenges identified through 23 roundtable discussions that were held across the country.

The report by Minnesotas Department of Employment and Economic Development is a synopsis of feedback obtained during a series of roundtable meetings convened by Gov. Tim Pawlenty in October 2003. The need for tax cuts, reduced and simplified regulations, a well-trained workforce, lower employee health care costs, and a state-sponsored industry advocate are among the top concerns shared by a core group of Minnesota manufacturers.

The Team Pennsylvania Foundation report shows Pennsylvanias manufacturing sector remains the primary economic driver in the state. Data released by the nonprofit public-private partnership documents the role of manufacturing in Pennsylvania and analyzes the forces shaping the future of the industry.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsored a series of conferences in Detroit to address the current landscaping of manufacturing and the auto industry in the Midwest. The report details the discussions and conclusions stemming from the conference.

The Panel of the National Academy of Public Administration finds that the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP) current model is not geared to address the evolving barriers that face small manufacturers in remaining competitive. It recommends that MEP adopt a new business model with expanded services to small manufacturers that focus on new product development, technology diffusion and supply chain integration.

The paper undertakes a detailed review of the efforts that are being made to create a system of innovation in Iran manufacturing, and identifies the gaps in terms of policy instruments and institutions that are still required.

The paper compares the time series properties of the outcomes of two different specifications of a
nonparametric productivity analysis using data for three- and four-digit U.S. manufacturing industries over the period 1958-96.

The paper investigates the relative labor productivity level for total manufacturing in Germany, Sweden and the U.S. from 1980-2001. The paper also presents estimates of labor productivity levels for 18 different manufacturing industries from 1993-2000.