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. A combination of new technologies and traditional tools are important performance factors. Evidence suggests that developing a multiskilled, cross-functional workforce can provide operational payoffs.