All values are approximations.

Challenges in Improving Flexibility

Percentage of Companies

• Capacity Constraints, 35%
• Seasonal Demand, 31%
• Long Lead Times for Components, 30%
• Capabilities of Workforce, 30%
• Forecasting Error, 26%
• Internal Organization, 25%
• Too Many Products/Variations, 23%
• Supplier Quality, 22%
• Complex Products, 20%
• Regulatory Constraints, 20%
• Long Set Up/Change Over, 14%
• Unpredictable Processes, 14%
• Long Transit Times for Delivery, 13%
• Union/Labor Practices, 12%
• Inadequate Information Systems, 12%
• Supplier Relationships, 11%
• Weak Customer Relationships, 8%

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