Below are some of the more important functional strategies. It is important that functional strategies be supportive of the overall business strategy and consistent between themselves.
Size of facility
Location of facility
Product design
Type of equipment
Type of tooling
Inventory size and strategy
Quality control methods
Degree and types of cost controls
Use of standards
Level of specialization
Degree and approach towards technological innovation
Focus between product and process
- R. S. Kulzick - 07/30/00 -