Lean Manufacturing Must Remain Flexible

Demand for electronic products — from car infotainment systems to the smartphones that have become a lifeline to the world — has exploded, challenging both OEMs and contractors to find ways to cope. Mentor Graphics has produced a series of white papers, examining principles of lean manufacturing as a path to what the industry calls "Factory 4.0," responding quickly to changing process conditions and making any product at any time. This entry in the series specifically addresses accepting the need for flexibility. Engineers must consider how to implement any necessary process change to minimize its effect on production, product delivery, and cost.

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