Technology Transfer: Federal Efforts to Enhance the Competitiveness of Small Manufacturers
RCED-92-30
Published: Nov 22, 1991. Publicly Released: Nov 22, 1991.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the: (1) technology needs of small manufacturers to improve their competitiveness; and (2) effectiveness of four federal programs, especially the Department of Commerce's Manufacturing Technology Centers Program, in addressing those needs.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
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Because the primary need of most small manufacturers for improving their productivity is to adopt proven technologies, Congress, in considering whether to expand existing, or initiate new, federal technology assistance programs, may wish to refocus the emphasis of such programs from transferring advanced, laboratory-based technologies to transferring proven, off-the-shelf technologies. |
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The proposed National Competitiveness Act of 1993 was not passed by the 103rd Congress. No similar legislation is currently being considered by the 104th Congress. |
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Budget cutsCompetitionstate relationsIndustrial productivityManufacturing industryProposed legislationSmall business assistanceTechnical assistanceTechnology transferGovernment and business