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July 2021 #13264 Page #67
Factory & Line Layouts – Ensuring Success for a Startup
By Chris Scott
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s prefab manufacturing continues to have a spotlight thrust upon it, new factories are popping up nationwide. If you have ever been a part of a new factory startup, you probably have the scars to prove it – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Every new factory startup is a lot of work and time, but it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience. Having lived through a couple of these myself, I have learned (and continue to learn) a lot about what it takes to ensure a smooth transition while reducing the number of pitfalls. Let us take a deeper look into what it takes to ensure your new factory startup is as successful as possible.
Product Having a strong understanding of your product and everything that goes into it is extremely important, and it is the first step of the process. You also need to realize that your product can change in different regions – so if you have a couple of geographic locations in mind for your factory, make sure you understand the building codes and practices of that region and what impact they could have on your product. These impacts could change your product enough that the equipment planned is not able to perform adequately, which can cause a decline in output or even maintenance issues from trying to push machines beyond their ability. KNOW YOUR PRODUCT today, tomorrow, and even what it could be in the future.
Processes Product and processes go hand and hand. Knowing what you want to produce and how you want to produce it, while making sure that it is code-compliant, is important. There are a lot of products and many different processes to choose from, so researching and understanding what those are will help you select the best equipment and layout for your operation. As Stiles can assist and guide you, your deep understanding of product and process will ensure the best possible outcome.
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