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November 2022 Issue of SMT007 Magazine Available Now
November 1, 2022 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Workflow management is an ongoing challenge, a candidate for continuous improvement. Parts shortages may, however, cause EMS companies to look harder at processes that worked before, but don’t now.
In the November issue of SMT007 Magazine, we take a look at just some of the challenges in navigating the maze of workflow management. We look for the new best practices emerging from EMS firms. How does one best protect from parts issues and scheduling changes? How do your new best practices stack up?
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