Businesses operate in a continuously dynamic environment.
As we approach and embrace the challenges of a new century, we will continue to experience extensive change in world markets. The impact of globalization, reengineering, and advancements in information technology make our world increasingly complex. Addressing the challenges of globalization must be a strategic initiative of all multi-national corporations. This adds to the total cost of doing business. The demand for elimination of non-value added activities, and for simplification and standardization, has never been greater.