As we have observed many times, forecasting is very difficult for standard products - and it is almost impossible for specialized or "customized" products. It seems to us that manufacturing companies are increasingly being asked to provide customized products and services to customers - which adds value to the shared supply chain - but makes for more than a few headaches as a manufacturing supplier. Companies have to determine if their customers care about more customized products, but more importantly do they value them more - and are they prepared to pay more for them?
In earlier days we looked at manufacturing approaches like product and process standardization, employee specialization, and increasing machine speeds to achieve "mass production" measured by cost and quality. Today we must focus on approaches like product modularity, process flexibility, employee versatility, programmable equipment, and customer input to achieve customized solutions measured by flexibility and response time.
Synchronous experts are perfectly positioned to help you evolve your manufacturing processes to adapt to the highly customized demands of 21st century customers. Send us an information request to Sales@SynchronousLLC.com , or review our complete service portfolio on our web site www.SynchronousLLC.com
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