Strategic Planning for the Job Shop

Fourteen steps to develop and implement an effective strategic plan are described. The steps help companies understand the concept of a strategic plan, involve the necessary people in the development and implementation, avoid traps and pitfalls, and stay on track with progress. A strategic plan is also compared with longer duration plans such as six sigma, kaizen, lean, and ISO. Presented at: FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, Including METALFORM, Nov. 14-17, 2011, Chicago, IL.