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Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Report 2 Alternative Business Models
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.
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http://www.napawash.org/Pubs/NIST6-2-04.pdf