You run the manufacturing consulting practice at McKinsey and Company. You have recognized for some time that there is a resurgence of manufacturing in the United States economy. Companies from California to New York are requesting your services to help them structure their newly invigorated production processes in the most efficient and effective ways. You stress to these clients the importance of designing their production processes for long-term success. You advise your clients to design their production processes with a number of strategies in mind. However, when designing their production processes, they should not focus on certain strategies that might undermine their core objectives. Required:
What strategies will least likely be included in your clients' production process designs?