The Internationalization of U.S. Manufacturing - Causes and Consequences

On the basis of discussions and analysis of the current environment for international competition, this book was written to dispel misconceptions regarding the motivating forces behind internationalization and, therefore, to improve understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities of a global market and production base. Important consequences of internationalization for both manufacturers and national policy are described. The volume provides an assessment of what it takes to be successful as manufacturers and as a nation in the international competitive environment.

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On the basis of discussions and analysis of the contemporary environment for international competition, this book aims to dispel misconceptions regarding the motivating forces behind internationalization. It seeks to improve understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities of a global market and production base.

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• Authors: Board on Manufacturing and Engineering D, Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design, Commission on Engineering and Technical, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Committee for the Study of the Causes an, Committee for the Study of the Causes and Consequences of the Internationalization of U S Manufacturing, Committee for the Study of the Causes and Consequences of the Internationalization of U.S. Manufacturing, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.1990
• EAN: 9780309043311
• ISBN: 978-0-309-04331-1
• No. of pages: 77
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 136 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics