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Manufacturing (Facility) Site
Assessment (MSA)
Overview
In Chapter 1, we discussed the issue and signicance of timing. We focused
on the predominant reasons for which timing is essential and it is a required
tool to be dened by the organization (customer). In summary, we identied
four key characteristics of a good timing schedule:
1. Early involvement. Work with suppliers more consistently, earlier in
the product development process. Early involvement will allow the
customer to work with its suppliers more effectively, earlier in the
product development process.
2. Teams. Utilize cross-functional customer teams to work together
with supp ...