Developing a manufacturing strategy.(Checklist 149)

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...strategy, and many of those that do, fail to update it on a regular basis. Competitive advantage can be gained by having a superior mix of people, technology, focus and direction. A manufacturing strategy explores all these issues. The time scale of completing a radical manufacturing change dictates that a long-term view is essential to permit planned investment and implementation.

Definition

A manufacturing strategy is a working document which outlines:

1. the basis for competitive advantage

2. the key issues which will affect the organisation

3. the strategic manufacturing aims

4. the broad strategic initiatives to be pursued.

The latter should cover quality, technology, skills requirements, training and make-or-buy decisions.

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