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6 MINORITY OPINION
Pages 95-98

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... Although our minority opinion is not written based on the data gathered, it does provide an alternative perspective derived from substantial industrial experience and expertise and also draws on our participation in committee meetings, discussions during workshops with smaller manufacturers, and conversations with Manufacturing Technology Center staff. Our perspective is summarized in the following points: 95
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From page 96...
... . industry groups, such as the thousands of trade associations in the United States, sponsor seminars and meetings to discuss problems unique to their industry and to educate Weir members; · consultants, in addition to large consulting firms such as Arthur Anderson and McKinsey, there are thousands of very small firms with modest costs but great expertise; · universities and community colleges, besides working directly with companies, also furnish individuals who provide direct consulting services, hold seminars and classes, and offer other forms of assistance to smaller firms; published materials, as a source of information about new activities, already exceed the time business people have available to read and digest; about the last thing they need is to receive more of these mailings.
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From page 97...
... 3. There is insufficient talent available to the public sector for adequately staffing a national system of manufacturing assistance.
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