Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) provides an enterprise-wide strategy that helps manufacturers compete on speed, become more flexible, and achieve positive financial results. For 30 years, the Center for Quick Response Manufacturing has helped over 300 companies from a variety of industries implement strategies for lead time reduction in manufacturing, assembly, quoting, engineering, order processing, purchasing, and supply chain. Companies have reduced lead times by over 90% and costs by over 30%, while improving on-time deliveries to 99% and increasing productivity by over 50%.