A postponement workflow strategy-delaying final assembly of the product-is key, backed by tools to manage the complex process. Customer demands for highly configured products have created a new normal in discrete manufacturing, and operational managers must adopt new strategies to manage such complexity. While producing highly customized products provides a competitive edge, the logistics involved can erode efficiency and threaten profitability. Many manufacturers turn to postponement strategies and late-stage assembly as they redefine workflows, quality control and inventory management.
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