Deans Of Duplication

Keating admits that some of his goals haven't been realized. At times the computer and card reader don't interface very well, and the software doesn't always work right, but he's pleased with the positive aspects. The card readers, though, are not cheap, he adds. Each one costs about $900.

Situated on Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula, about three and a half hours from Green Bay, Wis., Keating's in-plant has been forced to become technically proficient, since technicians are not always nearby. Preventative maintenance is crucial.