Anchor: so i think it makes for a more solid basis for them or i hope so at least
Entailed: I think it builds a solid foundation for them.
Contradiction: I think it does not give them anything to work with.
Contradiction: The companies were not interested in creating a plan to improve their products' performance. 
Contradiction: There are men and women outside.
Contradiction: some people are sleeping
Contradiction: a group of people gather along the road and start playing instruments.