AbstractInterest in evaluating the technological characteristics of transformation facilities of national production systems appears to have intensified in many developing countries. However, currently available measures for this purpose have a drawback because they do not focus explicit attention on technological aspects.This paper proposes a technometric model (page 232) that can be used to evaluate a transformation facility from a technological viewpoint The model is illustrated through a case study (page 237) using examples from integrated iron, and steel plants in India and Japan. A possible extension of this micro level model for industry level analysis is also outlined (page 244). Policy implications with regard to the use of the proposed model are also discussed (page 246).