Brad Patt is the Director of Operations at JBC Technologies. He has an extensive background in Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management that includes 4 years at the Eaton Corporation, 9 years at Northrop Grumman, and multiple consulting engagements at Fortune 500 companies. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, rock climbing, hiking, and spending time with family.
Shorter lead times produce many positive outcomes for manufacturers. They enable companies to reduce volatility while keeping costs low, flex and adapt to marketplace shifts, staying in sync with customer demand, increase output, improving competitive position in the marketplace, and boost inventory turns, which increases cash flow. So how can you reduce your supply chain lead times? Here are some tips:
Is lead time for your die cut parts important? Most of our customer base here at JBC would respond with a resounding, “YES”