There have been significant efforts recently to study and support efforts that will boost the Massachusetts manufacturing industry. Last year, the report Staying Power ll, A Report Card of Manufacturing in Massachusetts, prepared by Northeastern University. studied industry trends and what it would take for the sector to flourish again. Among the major themes: More government support to help the industry compete better with foreign competition, and an increase in workforce development from community colleges and technical schools. So, our Flash Poll question of the week is: