Key Manufacturing Activities

Map of 20 essential activities

Supply chain leaders in the manufacturing industry are searching for ways to improve their departments and drive greater business impact. But competing priorities leave them wondering where to focus time and money. What manufacturing activities matter most?

Don’t waste time on manufacturing activities that won’t move the needle: Our manufacturing activity map identifies the 20 essential activities for managing manufacturing strategy and operations.

Download the activity map to learn what leaders say are the key manufacturing activities to building a world-class organization. With the right plan, you can prioritize with confidence and focus on manufacturing performance and innovation.

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