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Management Issues 148 MI A Two-Decade Case Study—How Modeling Drove Exceptional Results In 1983, Werner Co.’s single extrusion press for its ladder plant used technically progressive methods and personnel. Operational modeling and computer analysis guided procurement decisions and maximized existing/projected extrusion press capabilities. Models were fine-tuned and adapted, ensuring continuous improvements across multiple extrusion presses. Werner Co.’s systematic approach may be successfully implemented by aluminum extruders to optimize operations and provide competitive advantages.
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