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Planning for the Long Haul with Supply Chain and Labor w/ Rob Tracy

The Manufacturing Executive · 19 Oct 2021 · 24m · Episode 71

What this episode covers

Rob Tracy, founder of Rob Tracy Consulting and author of 'How to Fix a Factory', discusses how manufacturing leaders must treat labor shortages and supply chain disruptions as long-term realities rather than temporary setbacks. He outlines four strategic responses: managing customer tiering and lead times, trimming complex product lines to free capacity, adjusting pricing to reflect new market leverage, and re-evaluating capital investments based on throughput generation rather than just cost reduction. Tracy also advises leaders to revisit their strategic plans and operating systems to ensure they are aligned with this new capacity-constrained environment.

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established companies

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Rob Tracy Consulting, Gorilla 76
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How to Fix a Factory, EOS, The Goal, Good to Great

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