Productivity improvements for a small “made‐to‐order” manufacturing environment

Very little has been written on productivity improvements for a “made‐to‐order” manufacturing environment which is usually dominated by small manufacturing companies. Unlike large companies which are capable of applying just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophies to ensure high productivity gains, small companies on the other hand still face specific problems in their production planning and control largely due to their limited available resources. Presents some effective corrective actions which can create tremendous impact for a small made‐to‐order manufacturing company. These actions can be implemented easily and within a short time frame.