Reaping rewards of a new revolution

摘要

Let's imagine. For instance, let's imagine a sure-fire way of shortening time to market for new products. Let's imagine a process which gives designers unlimited freedom in meeting customer needs, a structure which allows for mass customization and quicker response to business opportunities. Let's also imagine an arrangement which offers more efficient waste-disposal and recycling, a system of on-demand production which eliminates storage costs, and an ability to produce locally with a consequent reduction in inventory costs.