TEAMING, TAKE 2

摘要

Once a buzzword, teaming today is one of the fundamentals of manufacturing—especially in a global economy. However, the key to success lies in how teams are implemented. When fire was first invented, it was a big thing. After a while the fervor died down, and fire became just a daily part of life. The same goes for teaming. When the practice of teaming was introduced, every manufacturer wanted to jump on the bandwagon and circle uncharted territory with the new concept. They shouted far and wide for customers and suppliers to hear: "We have cross-functional work teams that can reinvent how we make the wheel! We will be able to do it cheaper and faster, and we will pass along the savings to you!"