For example, it was to the inside contractor's benefit to allow machinery to deteriorate toward the end of his contract since maintenance was costly and he might not reap the long-term benefit if he didn't get another contract. The system was eventually replaced with the factory system, in which everyone was an employee of the manufacturer directly.
For example, it was beneficial for the inside contractor to allow machinery to deteriorate near the end of his agreement due to maintenance expenses and the likelihood that he wouldn't reap long-term benefits without another contract. Eventually, this system was replaced with a factory model where everyone worked directly for the manufacturer.