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Technology for Manufacturing describes how IT can help manufacturers effectively
respond to all of these changes. By reviewing common strategic errors and
pitfalls as well as success stories, the book outlines how manufacturing
companies can use IT to their advantage in two fundamental ways: to cut costs
and to add valuable new capabilities. Citing examples from their work in the
field, the authors recount how savvy companies use IT to improve manufacturing
processes, and subsequently save millions of dollars, become more competitive,
and avoid fines from regulatory agencies.
The book takes a comprehensive look at five major areas where IT systems can
play a pivotal role in improving any company's manufacturing processes. Going
beyond theory, the authors show how to ensure that IT investments bring a real
payback to manufacturing companies.