Competitive Manufacturing Book

Management of operations: it's the weakest link in most companies, especially since planning and controlling of operations can be a confusing area. As industries shift to the automated factory of the future, operational excellence will increase in importance. Competitive Manufacturing, Second Edition explains that side of industry in simple terms-and shows how it should be managed, through the powerful techniques of internationally known manufacturing specialist Hal Mather. His main objective: show how to manage a business to increase return on investment (ROI). Operations directly influence stock levels, customer service and business costs, while improvements in operations can reduce inventories at the same time as profits are increased. After reading Competitive Manufacturing, Second Edition and applying its concepts, it may be possible to double a company's ROI within 12 months! FeaturesRead More