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March 1996

Productivity growth improves in housefurnishings industry

Robert Critchlow

This article examines how large-sized and medium-sized firms in the housefurnishings industry led the pace with plant consolidations, restructuring, and technological advances, while sound marketing strategies and consumer demand all contributed to the industry's progress.

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