Understand how metric changes could touch U.S. factories and jobs.
This book presents the interim findings of the U.S. Metric Study, showing how manufacturers view metric use, costs, and the potential impact of a coordinated national program.
- Learn how a large survey of U.S. manufacturing companies gathered views on metrication and its practical effects.
- See what industry professionals say about costs, training, and the challenges of shifting from customary units.
- Explore different scenarios the study considered, including the possibility of a national program and its timing.
- Discover how data from hundreds of companies were analyzed to inform policy discussions and future recommendations.
Ideal for readers of policy, economics, and manufacturing who want a grounded look at metrication debates and their real-world implications.