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Information technology has been the driving force behind the 1-3% productivity gains in the U.S. during the past several years. When combined with lean and just-in-time manufacturing practices, one would expect more productivity gains through limited inventories, better scheduling, etc. The question for the day is: Even if it is possible to get real time production data from machines on the plant floor to front office ERP, SCM, and MES software programs, is management ready or able to use that data to the company's benefit?
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