Meeting quality standards is high on shoe manufacturers' objective lists. They establish a repeat customer base by ensuring that the quality of the shoes produced meets the standards expected by consumers.

Shoe manufacturers strive to maintain output rates comparable with competitors. Performance objectives in production focus on efficient use of raw materials and labor to meet goals in production rates.

Keeping manufacturing costs down without reducing quality is one means of increasing gross income. Reducing idle time of both machines and workers is an objective that trims overall costs, as is reducing cycle times.

Fulfilling orders in a timely manner and meeting the scheduled needs of suppliers is simply good business. Reducing and eliminating the number of delayed orders is a target for which shoe manufacturers strive

Profitable businesses seek customer satisfaction. Shoe manufacturing is no exception. Obtaining feedback on sales is part of achieving this goal.