Increasingly, complex equipment manufacturers are implementing lean initiatives to create competitive advantage. What specifically are these initiatives? Can they really achieve on-time delivery, improve operational excellence, shorten order-cycle times, and reduce costs, to name a few? On the road to initiating these lean processes, what obstacles and challenges are complex equipment manufacturers facing today? Finally, what consistent actions can manufacturers take to assure the success of their lean initiatives?
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