Flexibility, speed, and rapid response have become the new mantra for competitive advantage. Today, disruptive technologies, such as the Internet, make this market condition even more acute. Instead of weeks or days, companies have mere minutes and hours to respond. The traditional manufacturing techniques that have been used since the middle of the 20 century are too antiquated, too inflexible, and too unresponsive to rapidly meet current market needs. The struggle of manufacturers to adapt and absorb the impact of these factors has led to an embrace of technology.
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