Whether the economy is strong or weak, the fundamental strategies for surviving and thriving still hold true. Manufacturers have to be highly efficient to meet demand and supply requirements. Costs and resources also have to be managed carefully and intelligently. At the same time, companies are considering new tactics: inventory optimization, maintenance operations, intelligent supply chains and leveraging technology as a focal point of business strategy. In order to be successful your company needs access to critical information and visibility into how well your business, your market and your competitors are responding to today’s challenging and changing times. … Business Analytics for Manufacturing: Four Ways to Increase Efficiency and Performance