Manufacturers, whether small or large, routinely seek external support from outside organizations. And a majority of manufacturers report that their organizations have been positively affected by industry associations, state manufacturing associations, Manufacturing Extension Partnerships and consulting firms.
Here, according to the 2011 Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) Study, are the disciplines for which manufacturers are most likely to seek outside assistance:
- Regulatory/compliance issues (67% of manufacturers)
- Operations improvements (64%)
- Workforce skills development (64%)
- Strategic planning (52%)
- Innovation/R&D (52%)
- Business development (52%)
The NGM study was prepared by The Manufacturing Performance Institute on behalf of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition.
A free copy of the NGM Study executive summary is now available for download.
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