The key feature needs to be - an Operations Strategy taking the "Right Approach"
- for example:
Internally consistent:
• all the pieces fit together
- a manufacturing architecture focused on
lean principles to drive out waste and gross
inefficiencies
• quality and workforce
- focused on six sigma and integrated
cross-functional teams with appropriate
performance measures
• capacity and process
- simplifying and balancing flow through the business with a near real-time supply chain
• support infrastructure
- eliminating non-adding value activities and
streamlining the supporting functions Externally Consistent:
• a fit that reflects the way you want to serve Customers
- matching delivery guarantees to the customer with your operations approach