• Do we outsource or implement our own manufacturing operation? What about hybrid structures?
• What path will lead to the lowest unit cost, working capital, and highest customer service levels?
• What Quality systems will we need to improve performance and dovetail with customers?
• Is an Enterprise Resource Planning System necessary, and at what point?
• How about Manufacturing Execution Systems?
• How much capacity will we need and what will it cost?
• How can location influence my competitiveness and where is the best fit?
• How can location influence my competitiveness and where is the best fit?
• What service levels will our customers require?

These are all crucial questions that DCI helps its customers answer.
Example of photonics system value chain