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| Author: | Perry, N. J. |
| Title: | The arms makers' next battle |
| Journal: | Fortune
1990 : AUG 27, VOL. 122:5, p. 48-52 |
| Index terms: | DEFENCE ARMAMENTS INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT USA |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of issues facing US defence contractors: mismanagement, waste, budget cuts and foreign competition. Impact of reduction in armed forces. Middle East crisis. Streamlining by weapons makers. Choice of priority programmes. Moves to gain overseas orders and the shrinking market. Designing a product and process to make it. Closer ties with suppliers. Improved productivity. Conversion to civilian sales. A Box lists top 10 US defence suppliers. |
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