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September 2010 
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Challenges and opportunities in the North American manufacturing sector |
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In recent months, demand for manufactured products has significantly declined. Rising prices for raw materials, combined with tight credit conditions, volatile markets and a lack of financing options have put North American manufacturing companies under tremendous pressure as they scramble to survive. According to government data, US industrial production fell by 1.5 percent in March, not only the fifth consecutive monthly fall, but also the...
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