Appendix D. Tactics

This appendix lists some examples of tactics—each to be quantified and given a specific timetable.

To support a strategic objective that delineates offering a product of superior quality, tactics might include setting specific performance goals for the following:

  • An improvement in defect-free manufacturing processes
  • Attaining ISO certification of all work processes and instructions
  • Providing related employee training and education
  • Achieving better internal audit scores
  • Partnering with suppliers
  • Benchmarking
  • Reducing service call rates
  • Implementing continuous improvement initiatives

To support a strategic objective that identifies a specific cost reduction target in a manufacturing area, tactics might include setting specific ...

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