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A-dec: Project Chiefs to
Speed Decision Making
A-dec is a small, family-owned company based in Newburg, Oregon, that
produces dental equipment and furniture for the global market. Early on,
A-dec made the key strategic decision to develop a business that could
be sustained in the face of pressure to outsource and reduce the quality
of its products. Lean Manufacturing has played a key role in helping the
company fulll that strategy while still delivering products that have high
value in the marketplace. A-dec now sees that its product development
system is key to fueling the company’s long-term growth.
e Chief Engineer is one of the most ...