These days, thought leaders in the sector are focused on strategy, supply chain, sales & marketing, regulation & risk, process improvement, product innovation, sustainability and more. In short, we've moved way beyond the shop floor.
by Eric Krell
The challenges and consulting opportunities within the North American manufacturing industry have less to do with manufacturing these days. That's good news for consultants, practices and firms that can bring to bear broad expertise combined with deep and seasoned sector-specific experience in helping client companies address global competition, international joint ventures, global regulatory issues, a need for more accurate forecasts, dwindling supplies of natural resources, commodity price swings and a growing demand for product and customer service differentiation.
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