Staff performs diagnostic analyses of eligible firms to assess strengths and weaknesses.
These studies provide competitive assessments of all of the firm's functional areas, including manufacturing, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, and management practices. The cost of assistance is cost-shared between the DOC and the firm, with DOC paying up to 75 percent of the total cost. The Center often uses staff from other units and programs within Georgia Tech's Economic Development Institute, particularly the Industrial Extension Service.