... and maintaining intellectual energy while attempting a restructuring or re‐engineering programme is seen as a typically difficult example of this much overlooked area. In particular, levels of physical activity must not be confused with intellectual output or the much needed mindset changes. Observations...

... in the material conversion chain has been most successful when restructuring a company. Managers and all employees, however, need to develop a new mindset which can focus on the manufacturing system constructs that effectively link the value chain. Gives case history results to expand on the problems encountered...