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Dare to Dream, Dare to Do

A 2004 white paper by Dr. Spencer Lei on revitalizing the American furniture industry.

A White Paper on Reviving the U.S. Furniture Industry

Spencer Lei, Ph.D. · September 28, 2004 · 36 pages · Original language: English

This publication argues for industry-wide cooperation and just-in-time manufacturing, connecting academic research with practical business action.

Read the original white paper (PDF, contact details redacted)

“This booklet is dedicated to my wife, Christina Lei, for her 32 years unconditional help, support and sacrifice to accommodate me for pursuing my dream.”

Excerpt from the author’s original dedication, page 2. The complete dedication is preserved in the PDF. Historical personal email addresses have been redacted.