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Why You Should "Plan for Every Part"

Tim Conrad, Director of Operational Excellence, Gates Corp.
September 8, 2011
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Tim Conrad, director of operational excellence with Gates Corp., outlines the concept of "Plan for Every Part," and shows how it can help companies to manage their supply-chain cycles. [Run Time (Min.): 7:06]

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