To improve manufacturing operations, don’t forget to fix the organizational issues that can hinder performance. These guidelines can help your company choose the optimal manufacturing setup, based on such factors as your industry, markets, customers, products, internal capabilities, competitive position, and overall strategy. Also included: tactics for managing the inevitable tradeoffs.

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Author(s): Michael Zinser, Frank Lesmeister, Daniel Spindelndreier
Original Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)