Challenge to Manufacturing A Proposal for a National Forum. (1988) / Chapter Skim
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National Manufacturing Policy: An Industry Perspective
National Manufacturing Policy: An Industry Perspective
Pages 26-33
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The broad perspective suggests that the following aspects of manufacturing need attention: • Development of process technology, the D of R&D. Current levels of process research, publicly or privately supported, may be adequate but we have not demonstrated the ability to use our technology advantage to achieve results comparable to those of foreign competitors.
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But environmental policy requires stable ground rules, lest confusion hinder investment and deflect resources unnecessarily. • Process control has taken on paramount importance to all aspects of manufacturing.
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Better deployment of new process capabilities is required where rapid changes in production rates and product models are called for, and to support the growing trend toward customization of products and systems for individual users. • We need more process technology experts.
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This has seemed to boost productivity FIGURE 2 AT&T product realization system. Market and Productflanmng Cusiomjir Needs Product Design and Process Developmenl Account Management •:": Orftrs Customer Service 4 Materials Component and I Device Manufacture Product Distribution.
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Any reduction in our manufacturing base would have a broader impact on employment than in the past. • Manufacturing capital investment is often delayed by fluctuations in, and uncertainty about, the tax treatment of such investments.
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Another influence on the location of tomorrow's design centers is the large proportion of trained university graduates relative to available jobs in the Asian countries, coupled with the relatively low investment for establishing 1C design capability there. To make way for the United States to regain a preeminent position in design and fabrication of semiconductors, several policy changes and legislative actions, in addition to corporate initiatives, are suggested: • Continue to encourage joint partnership through favorable antitrust and tax legislation and R&D incentives.
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Parallel efforts can be taken to bring this to pass; first rebalance R&D funding to focus on this goal; second, support a program to facilitate related process technology transfer on a national level (consortia formation and capital investment incentives would help meet this need) ; third, provide financial support to help government and academic research personnel become familiar with industry's manufacturing facilities and needs.
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Further deliberation by a national resource such as the National Research Council Manufacturing Studies Board could refine and augment plans for initiatives and develop a better assessment of the advantages of each. CONCLUSIONS Initial deliberations suggest that a national manufacturing initiative aimed at sustaining 10 percent productivity improvement per year, along with an international trade initiative aimed at a level playing field, would be useful.
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