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Letter Report to William R. Graham and Erich Bloch
Pages 4-5

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... It seems safe to conclude from the workshop discussions and from conversations that we had with a number of chief executive officers of manufacturing companies that the manufacturing sector continues to experience severe competitive pressures. An effective response to these pressures will require a number of actions that involve various sectors of our society.
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... If the responsible policymakers in the new administration, along with the appropriate representatives of other sectors, are enthusiastic about this concept, the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences are prepared to proceed with the creation of a Manufacturing Forum. We believe, however, that the initiative for this effort properly rests with the government.


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