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Can Wire & Cable Manufacturers Achieve “World Class Manufacturing” Status?

October 19, 2022

Can Wire & Cable Manufacturers Achieve “World Class Manufacturing” Status?
The 1980s saw the Western World’s academics and manufacturers cast their eyes eastward to the miracle of Japanese manufacturing. Specifically, its low cost, high quality, and low stock. As a result, Japanese products were successfully flooding the Western World’s market and were seen as “World Class”.

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Yazaki Component Technology

An independent automotive component maker founded in Japan in 1941, Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions for automotive applications. With more than 255 000 employees in more than 40 countries, Yazaki is one of the world's largest privately-owned automotive suppliers. Every day we put those resources to work for one specific purpose: to help our customers achieve success. Defined by an unyielding commitment to the success of our customers, Yazaki has become a valued supplier to virtually every major automotive manufacturer in the world.

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