Producer and Manufacturer Response Needed for New Research Study

Chandler, Ariz. and Cummaquid, Mass. October 27, 2011 – Manufacturing and production are acknowledged as the foundation industries to cause a shift in the global economy.  Leaders in these industries have a proven ability to improve performance in their operations – but are they improving what really matters to the success of their business overall?   To find out, Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International and its research partner Cambashi Inc. are now inviting producers and manufacturers to respond to a new industry survey, Pursuit of Performance Excellence:  Business Success through Effective Plant Operations Metrics.  

MESA is seeking responses from companies in every country in the world, and across all production industries – discrete, batch, continuous process and mixed mode – in multiple industry segments.  This on-line survey is available for industry response now, and will be available through November 14.  Manufacturers and producers interested in participating can access the survey at the following URL:  http://bit.ly/oYWifJ

Each response is kept confidential, with contact information used only to verify that the response is from a manufacturer or producer company representative.  Every verified respondent will receive a copy of the exclusive comprehensive findings report, due out in early 2012.  This report is otherwise available only to MESA Premium members and study sponsors.

The questionnaire asks about business priorities and shifts in the industry network, employee demographics, and customer requirements.  As in previous MESA Metrics studies, it asks about improvement to specific operations and business metrics, plus software applications used, and the timeliness and structure of metrics practices.  The study will also focus on what the companies that improved their business performance most are doing differently than others.  With adequate response, this information will be available in industry-grouped views for MESA Premium Members as well.

Preliminary findings will be released at the MESA European Conference November 9-10, 2011 in Utrecht, the Netherlands.  The conference, themed “Cloudy with a Chance for Profits,” will include a special session on November 10 to provide a sneak peek of the results of this Pursuit of Performance Excellence study, plus an Unconference participant-driven discussion session on Performance Metrics where all delegates are encouraged to share their questions and their experiences and expertise.  

“MESA continues to conduct high-value research into performance metrics, as we have over a number of years,” according to MESA Chairman John Southcott, CEO of Brock Solutions.  “This study will probe for best practices and consider new angles on how to ensure that plant improvement programs are focused to result in business and financial gains for the company.  It’s another aspect of MESA’s commitment to educating and bolstering the success of the manufacturing and production community worldwide.”

Six co-sponsor companies underwriting the effort provide deep and diverse expertise in plant operations, effective metrics practices, plus manufacturing and business software and change management services.  Premium funding sponsors for the study are: Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com), SAP AG (www.sap.com), Solarsoft Business Systems (www.solarsoft.com) and Tata Consultancy Services (www.tcs.com).  Camstar (www.camstar.com) is a premium sponsor for semiconductor and medical device industry verticals.  IQity Solutions (www.iqitysolutions.com) is a supporting sponsor.  In conjunction with MESA, these companies seek to increase the manufacturing market’s understanding of the role plant performance and operations metrics play in corporate performance improvement.  

About MESA www.mesa.org
MESA International is a global community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on improving Operations Management capabilities through the effective application of technology solutions and best practices.

We accomplish this through the following:
•    Collect, share and publish best practices and guidance to drive greater productivity

      and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise
•    Facilitate innovation and collaboration to enable the real-time enterprise and

      Plant to Enterprise (P2E) integration
•    Enable members to connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange

      strategies to drive operations excellence

About Cambashi www.cambashi.com
Cambashi, a leading global industry analyst and market consulting firm, prides itself on delivering compelling insights on the use of IT to address critical business issues in manufacturing, process, distribution, energy, utilities and construction industries. Cambashi's experienced team partners with clients to clarify and validate decisions, assess trends and articulate the drivers of value that impact businesses. Cambashi tailors its services to the needs of each client to improve collaboration and profitability across an organization and is known for being highly responsive, meeting deadlines and delivering high value. Leading global IT buyers and sellers benefit from Cambashi's unique combination of services, including global market data, professional development, industry training, primary research, and custom advisory services that guide clients to successful action.

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