Maritime Research, Technology, Demonstration, and Deployment (RTDD)

R&D Contributing Resources & Activities for Innovation:  Industry & Labor Issues
Workers, managers, and industry advocates have varying interests and styles but share the common goal for an effective maritime system.

	Management Methods
	Manufacturing and Technology

Management Methods: Methods of managing ports, crews, and vessel and cargo operations require effective planning and implementation.

• Inter and Intra-Agency Coordination: MTS Initiative
• National Science Foundation: Linking Management Practices to Bottom-Line Productivity
• SOCP: Mariner Training / Recruitment
• See Also: Government

Manufacturing and Technology: New manufacturing methods and technology are needed for the U.S. maritime system to remain economically viable, safe, and secure.  Methods to effectively mobilize and incorporate labor is necessary in these transitions.

• National Science Foundation: Fast Product Innovation
• Ship Net International
• U.S. Office of Naval Research

  	Industrial and Corporate Programs
  	National Shipbuilding Research Program (see: Industry Analysis / Planning)
  	Best Manufacturing Practices