Industrial manufacturers are now challenged to find stability and growth while balancing aggressive market supply with the risk of excess production. Globally, China appears to have emerged with standard setting business models, low- risk cost structures, and stream lined product innovation. This, no doubt, is a challenge that the United States, Germany, and all industrialized nations will react to in a stabilized world economy. Such reactions begin with reviewing traditional Research & Design philosophies, expediting structural and operational changes, and making significant human capital additions, deletions, and adaptations. Whether your firm innovates sophisticated medical, semiconductor, food, or photovoltaic products, or any type in between, Putnam/Travers can aid in the Human Capital aspects of company performance.