Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176) and index.
"The Road to Manufacturing Success: Common Sense Throughput Solutions for Small Business is a look at the evolution of the manufacturing software industry by one of its founding fathers and visionaries, Dick Lilly. It describes the major breakthrough contributions made by leading pioneers, such as Joe Orlicky, Oliver Wight, and George Plossl, as well as the various pitfalls and barriers to advancement that they faced along the way. It uncovers some long-awaited solutions for the small manufacturer of today and tomorrow, and it offers tips and lessons of value to any manufacturer or technology company executive. This story should serve as an inspiration to all entrepreneurs."--BOOK JACKET.