Ed Daniel Since

Being cost-effective is great, but in today's outsource-driven environment, in-plants must contribute to their organizations' growth. Here's what one consultant looks for when he analyzes in-plants. by Ed Daniel Since beginning my consulting career in 1987, I have had the privilege of consulting for a variety of in-plants for a number of different reasons. The direction and scope of a consultation is typically driven by the sponsor. For instance, an in-plant manager may wish to validate the addition of a new multi-color press or the introduction of digital equipment. A vice president of facilities, on the other hand, may wish to evaluate