Buffet does have the advantage of being able to get one on one meetings and answers from people who know the industries he is looking at.
You might find it interesting that the total number of employess of Berkshire Hathaway including the receptionist and Buffet is 30.
He and Munger don't rely much on employees to do their research for them. They are better than anyone else at doing what they do which can't be duplicated by a team or formula.