The following are highlights of media coverage of Advance Precision and its principals.
December, 2000
A technology road map
Staying the course in the automotive market requires that shops combine up-to-date technology with a sensible manufacturing plan
by Patricia L. Smith, Managing Editor
To stay competitive in the automotive arena, suppliers need a strategy that gives them consistent, repeatable quality and lets them deliver on time, every time. In some cases, a shop can benefit just from the addition of new technology, but, according to Ian Barrie, president of Advance Precision of Toronto, this shouldn't be the only driver. Truly successful operations tie technology into an overall manufacturing/machining strategy that addresses goals, provides continuous improvement, results in growth, and just makes good sense.
Modern Machine Shop
September, 2000
Why Using The Latest Technology Simply Isn't Enough
Suppliers to the automotive industry know they've got to be competitive, have consistent, repeatable quality and deliver on time, every time. Often having the latest technology is a crucial competitive advantage. But sometimes having and using the latest equipment isn't enough. Here's why.
By Chris Koepfer
Ian Barrie, president, Advance Precision, is meticulous in discussing the range of issues affecting competitiveness as an automotive supplier. Mr. Barrie, who spent 20 years inside the industry, knows something about what is expected, as well as its somewhat unpredictable nature.
According to Mr. Barrie, a major competitive driver is the technology one selects. “Early on, our parent company, General Kinetics, made the decision to go 100% automotive,” he says. “The company was already machining automotive parts and recognized a potential for substantial growth. It carved out an aggressive strategy to tether its growth and success to its automotive customers.”
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