Technological Change in Michigan's Tool and Die IndustryIndustrial Development Division, Institute of Science and Technology, University of Michigan, 1968 - Tool and die industry - 140 pages |
Contents
STRUCTURE OF THE TOOL AND DIE INDUSTRY | 7 |
PROFILE OF THE INDUSTRY IN MICHIGAN | 15 |
SKILLS EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY | 25 |
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