2. Coupled with VDO will be warehouse compensation programs based on
output, not hours, and a true
“Management by Exception” operating system. With a computer tracking every
activity for start and completion times, it will become possible to establish
standard times as well as incentive pay scales.
3. Onsite production of
key products, especially slow-moving or specialty items. For
example, why stock a 4-inch x 2-inch x 1-inch plastic tee when it can be
produced by a tabletop machine in a few seconds? This is already available for
spiral wound duct system piping.