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Published on: March 06, 2009
Type of content: WHITE PAPER
Format: Unknown
Length: 22 pages
Price: FREE

Overview:
From the perspective of a manufacturing executive, the key reason to focus on an open and flexible Manufacturing Operations Management platform is to create a competitive weapon. Firms that are able to accomplish this enjoy a more profitable and market-responsive supply chain with a holistically managed manufacturing network. However, many executives still have questions regarding how to implement such a platform. To answer these questions, this research will provide a roadmap for delivering such a platform in a cost effective way that still delivers benefits, such as more successful new product introductions and higher levels of profitability.