Industry Study Report 1992-1993
Abstract
The Industry Studies Program of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces analyzes selected industries to assess their ability to provide the weapons, products, and services that are required both now and in the future. Sixteen committees of students were formed to study industries that play major roles in defense production. Each committee investigated a vital industry and analyzed its composition, structure, operations, management techniques, economic health, business objectives and strategies, and its current trends and problems. From this survey, an assessment was made of the ability of the industry as a whole to meet the requirements of a national mobilization and its state of readiness to surge production for the armed forces. During the course of its study, each committee interviewed leaders of its industry, held seminars with supporters and critics, conducted individual research, traveled to domestic and foreign industry plants and facilities, and drew heavily upon the experience of the members. The written report of each committee follows this introduction. Taken together, these assessments give a topical look at the industrial mobilization base of the United States as it exists, a view of the world-wide industrial base and provide a summary view of the major problems faced by the industries we consider to be crucial to the defense of the nation
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA274553
Entities
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy