It's About Time: The Competitive Advantage of Quick Response Manufacturing van Rajan Suri is an English-language printed reference book aimed at professionals in production and quality management. This reference work covers the core principles of quick response manufacturing (QRM) and its strategic advantages.
The book offers a structured method for applying QRM with four main concepts: the impact of time on the organization, optimal organizational structures to reduce lead times, system dynamics for better decision-making, and the implementation of QRM at the enterprise level. Through case studies, Suri shows how response manufacturing leads to shorter delivery times, higher quality, lower operating costs, and a competitive advantage.
In addition, it discusses practical applications for companies in advanced economies, including new approaches to cost accounting and step-by-step implementation strategies. The content aligns with topics such as production and quality management and operations management.