Polytechnics and industrial collaboration in the UK

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Studies show that financial and educational ties between polytechnics and industry in Northeast England have improved technical and research standards. Politicians, scholars and entrepreneurs have long debated on the question of technical cooperation between higher educational institutes and commerce. Though polytechnics clearly require financial aid, government policies have been unsupportive. However, polytechnics need to maintain their independent status from universities to promote education, technology and innovation by using industrial collaboration.

Social policy, Political aspects, Technological innovations, England, Technical institutes, Technical education

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Networks, industrial restructuring and policy: the Singaporean example

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Singapore attempts to develop an electronic trading environment to take advantage of the increasing globalisation of trade and the advent of networking systems. An analysis of network-based institutions, however, brought to light some concerns. It is suggested that universal access to telecommunication networks precedes successful entry into electronically mediated trade. This could be a problem for small and medium-scale industries. These issues need to be resolved if Singapore's vision of an national electronic trade environment will materialise.

Analysis, Usage, Network management systems, Telecommunications systems, Singapore, Program trading (Securities)

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Manufacturing extension centers and private consultants: collaboration or competition?

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is believed to place consultants at a disadvantage by providing assistance to small manufacturers through manufacturing extension centers (MECs). Results reveal, that contrary to popular notions, MECs do not compete directly with private consultants. MECs actually expand markets for consultants and facilitate important change in manufacturer's programs.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Research, Management, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Small business, Economic policy, Production management, Consultants, Consultants (Persons), United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology

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