How To Deal With Roadside Emergencies

Increasingly growing competition and plant productivity have been a big concern for business owners and plant managers. Regardless of the nature or size of your business, improving productivity and operational efficiency is essential to maintaining competitiveness and increasing gross profit. A careful examination of current manufacturing practices will help you make necessary adjustments to your production system. Before you go ahead and bring about changes to your system, analyze your existing equipment, output levels, and skill level of your employees. What follows are 4 simple and recommended techniques to develop a more successful and productive manufacturing shop floor:

1. Identify pain points

The most important step is to identify pain points in your current workflow. You should be able to analyze the technology, people, communication tools, available resources, and procedures required for production. From machine downtime and parts rejection to nonconforming materials, identify and monitor projects for process improvement. A considerate approach will enable you to redesign your strategy and record how changes can bring improvements to your overall system.

2. Invest in maintenance

The cost associated with downtime is directly linked to the resources invested in preventive maintenance and system upgradation. There is no denying that new industrial technologies can improve manufacturing productivity. A well-thought-out maintenance program can ensure that your machines continue working at an optimum level. People working on your shop floor must know how to troubleshoot instances of system downtime so that errors can be fixed efficiently. It is not always advisable to blame the equipment for production problems; pay attention to your process, material, blueprint, etc. Hire a reputable engineering company that can take good care of your maintenance initiatives.

3. Implement smart tools

In the manufacturing industry, an operator is as efficient as his tool or machine. Modern automation solutions such as robotic welding cells, automated metal fabrication, and smart sensor technology will surely bring efficiency to your shop floor. Companies which operate in a competitive environment cannot achieve sustainable growth without implementing automation and smart technologies. Most of the manufacturers are of the opinion that automating an existing production system and upgrading machines help them remain competitive and profitable in a demanding market.

Related: Industrial Automation: A Path to Flexibility and Competitiveness

4. Reduce work in progress

Work in progress (WIP) can affect various areas in your manufacturing process; for example, labor productivity and line efficiency. Reducing manufacturing work in progress leads to better cash flow, improved customer service, and higher liquidity. A company can gain large benefits by reducing WIP and improving throughput. You can reduce WIP by employing lean manufacturing.

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