Buying and moving a major piece of machinery involves more than most people might think.

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Philosophies like Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing that focus on lowering defect rates, reducing inventories and the like were born.

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Buying and moving a major piece of machinery involves careful planning and execution. Here are a few things to consider before the truck arrives.