Growth Setup

Consider this business challenge: If it takes as long as 16 weeks to manufacture a product, but your customer only orders six weeks out, you might get stuck with the inventory if demand suddenly drops.

That's the kind of dilemma that Bonita Springs-based Shaw Development faces at it supplies giant vehicle manufacturers like Caterpillar and John Deere with fluid and emissions systems.

For Shaw, this issue is critical because of shipping. “Over 40% of our products are consumed outside the U.S.,” says Kevin Hawkesworth, president and CEO of Shaw.