Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Example solution: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Example explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Problem: The alternative is to adopt quick-response manufacturing strategies that allow items to be produced to order. But given the increasingly short lead times dictated by retailers (often just a couple of days), most manufacturers cannot produce in this way.
Solution: Strategies to allow items to be produced to order, But given increasingly short lead times dictated by retailers (often just a couple of days), most manufacturers cannot produce in this way.