February 12, 2025
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3 min read
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
Manufacturing's dirty secret: most quality managers operate in the dark. While production lines run 24/7, quality data often arrives weeks after problems occur. By then, defective products have shipped, materials have been wasted, and the same issues have replicated across multiple shifts.