Signs That It's Time to Upgrade Your Packaging Equipment
Packaging equipment is a big investment, so every enterprise big or small, has to consider its own situation and needs in depth, before going in for a change. It could be a change from manual to automated packaging systems, or from one technology to another, or simply an upgrade of an existing machine. How will any business know when it's time to invest in new equipment? There are some basic yet loud signs that's it's time to change. Increasing labor costs Labor costs are a major ongoing expense for most companies. And they keep rising! Moreover, as you increase production to fulfill market demand, you either have to hire more people or over-work the existing team. Longer hours lead to fatigue which lead to mistakes and often, inability to adhere to practices and quality standards. Work pressure also lowers job satisfaction and motivation levels. Solve this problem with new, automated packaging systems and packaging equipment that’s less labor intensive. Maintenance headaches While most machines are built to last for years, daily wear and tear takes its toll. One of the most obvious signs that your existing equipment is aging is maintenance. Frequent bottlenecks and breakdowns, slower performance, and problems with spare parts, are all indicative of a machine that needs to be changed. After all, downtime, repairs and spares not only make it difficult to meet your production and marketing goals, they are expenses that adversely affect profits.