Bailey

Government in-plants face difficulties other in-plants seldom confront. Our story and survey results offer a look inside the most political segment of the industry. Think your in-plant has it rough? Try working at a government in-plant. Getting money for new equipment is difficult, you say? It's even harder when it's taxpayer money and your proposals have to go through several committees—often years before your purchase. Concerned your new boss might replace you? Government in-plant managers often wait on pins and needles for months when they get a new governor, hoping to be reappointed. Worried outsourcing firms will convince your CEO to shut you