Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Manufacturing Excellence - Where Do We Start?

Everybody is in favor of manufacturing excellence - who could argue against it? With that said, what does manufacturing excellence really mean? The answer is - it depends on the industry, the type of manufacturing process, and the financial goals of the enterprise in question. There are however, certain fundamental steps to defining manufacturing excellence for your type of enterprise, and setting a course to implementation. We like the following thought process:

- Where do you stand compared with the best in your industry?
- Where are your losses compared with ideal circumstances?
- How do your practices compare with industry best practices?

Note that the first and third elements are very different. Practices are what you do, not what you measure. Synchronous experts can help you assess your current state, and help define and implement a manufacturing excellence initiative. Give us a call, or send us an information request at www.SynchronousLLC.com

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