Article by Laurel Sanders
For manufacturers, streamlining is nothing new. Cars today are aerodynamic, with slick curves replacing bulky angles. Flatscreen TVs require less space than their larger predecessors. Water heaters re-use surrounding air rather than electricity. Though they comprise a small percentage of our economy, manufacturers have embraced the need to streamline. Unless they produce unique products everyone wants unchanged, to remain viable they must continually modernize and simplify. Wherever possible, manufacturers confront, test, and improve efficiency. They have little choice. Streamlining is their partner in the fight for survival.
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