Questions
Yes
No
Is speed of innovation and time-to-market critical to your business?
Are lead times getting shorter?
Is quality becoming an issue?
Are your manufacturing processes fairly standardized?
Is your manufacturing operation a significant portion of your overhead?
Does your throughput generate sufficient return for your manufacturing operation?
Are the issues facing your manufacturing operation taking your focus away from your core competencies?
Is inventory management a problem?
Is capacity an issue? Too much and it’s a drain on your operating budget or not enough during a boom?
Is growth difficult with budget dollars currently available?
Are competitors taking your market share?