Managers report that improvement efforts are under way across the U.S. Industrial landscape. Defining the optimum in manufacturing operations remains, at best, an inexact science.
Manufacturers differ on the importance of electronic innovations.
World-class plants combine best practices, teamwork, and technology to achieve optimal performance. Low-risk venture can provide measurable benefits. But don't ignore the basic manufacturing initiatives. Research for IndustryWeek's Census of Manufacturers was done in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers . Inc. All rights reserved.