Proceedings: 2007 APICS International Conference & Expo
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Can Lead Time and Inventory Both be Reduced?
Program Code:
B-16
Date:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Time:
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
EST
SPEAKER
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Author of six books, hundreds of magazine articles, and numerous white papers, Dave is an independent consultant and freelance writer serving both the developers and the users of software and systems for manufacturers. For thirty years, Dave has helped manufacturers select, implement, and get better results from their systems. He has worked with numerous companies, in all industries, and all sizes from the small machine shop to the large multi-national.
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Description
Many companies strive to reduce lead times, while others focus on reducing inventory. Some want to do both. Are these goals compatible? Explore the relationship between lead time and inventory, and learn about non-conventional approaches that break the mold.