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Posted on Friday, September, 19, 2008, 10:44AM Change, Uncertainty, Variability, Chaos… call it what you will, but it is certain that the dramatic shifts in demand, supply, costs, availability of materials, energy, market conditions, interest rates, geopolitical issues, green initiatives, etc. that have emerged in recent years will continue, and likely get more volatile.
Common issues plaguing today’s manufacturers include:
- How to best deal with quality issues, and abrupt changes in demand
- Ways to assess the impact of supply shortage
- How to accurately measure the impact of production flow disturbance
- Processes for managing the change implementation process for minimum waste and disruption
It is essential that companies first understand the impact external changes have on their operations, plans and competitiveness, and then proactively prepare themselves to thrive and grow in this new reality.
Read the guide for how to deal with chaos by following 4 steps to manufacturing success.
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