Manufacturing Relies Heavily on Waste Management
enterprise , if these manufacturers are to survive and thrive in today ’ s global economic arena .
Given the customer service culture of offering multiple options in delivery , design and timescale – the pressure is on for manufacturers to deliver . Take Porsche ( among other manufacturers ), where you can walk into one of their garages with a paint sample , and they will create a bespoke car in that exact colour . In order to create this type of customer experience , companies must be agile and responsive to the needs of both their suppliers and customers .
Process Replication or Standardisation ? Each of the processes performed on a production line must be highly synchronised and in tune with the materials , manpower and machinery available . In order to accomplish this task , manufacturers need near realtime visibility into the whole production line and , as such , be flexible to change without causing disruption . The aim is to ensure all the production cogs are turning and the production line remains spanner-free !
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‘ Take Porsche , where you can walk into one of their garages with a paint sample , and they will create a bespoke car in that exact colour . In order to create this type of customer experience , companies must be agile and responsive to the needs of both their suppliers and customers ’
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