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Jordan and Michel, who run an educational and management consulting company for manufacturing companies, link findings of the Next Generation Manufacturing Project to corporate strategic goals for achieving and sustaining profitability. The Project identified four operational strategies for manufacturing companies: building a strong workforce; developing and implementing advanced knowledge processes; using advanced manufacturing systems, processes, equipment, and technology; and integrating competitive strengths. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations JAMES A. JORDAN Jr. is cofounder and President of NGM Knowledge Systems, an educational and management consulting firm for manufacturing companies. Before founding the company, Jordan participated in the NGM Project and in other advanced manufacturing R&D projects. Jordan is the author of numerous papers and patents. FREDERICK J. MICHEL is cofounder and Executive Vice President of NGM Knowledge Systems. With more than forty years of experience in program management, product design, manufacturing, and product support, he also participated in the NGM Project. Michel is a board member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Tags: next generation manufacturing |
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