From a manufacturing perspective, a faster time to result enables companies to release raw materials quickly, transfer in-process work to the next stage, and bring finished products to market, which shortens the production cycle, reduces inventory requirements, and frees up working capital. Realizing these benefits requires a rapid method that can match the requirements of the manufacturing line in terms of testing throughput.
Significant savings from rapid methods also come from the ability to identify, contain, and recover from a contamination event quickly. The financial, supply-chain, and brand benefits of being able to recall affected products from distribution centers before they reach customers are obvious.