Never has it been more important to really understand the capacity of your plant or, more critically, its hidden capacity. Typically, manufacturers under-estimate their capacity by as much as 30%, so how do you find out what’s really going on, and take advantage of the capacity you didn’t know you had?
It may sound simple, but measuring really is key to understanding how your production processes run now. Where the real problems are and what’s causing them is crucial in identifying how your operational effectiveness can be improved. Getting to the root cause of problems quickly is vital in an industry that works on short lead-times – you need to know about problems as soon as they occur in order to make the necessary changes that ensure production speed and quality are protected.
The GAIN4 software suite from Gemba Solutions solves this, giving you access to more accurate and complete data in real-time, and allowing you to make changes immediately rather than finding yourself knee-deep in rejects before anyone realises there’s an issue. Utilising the data to make improvements will result in reduced downtime, improved quality and higher yield, so you can make more for less. But beware, data alone won’t make a difference unless it’s grounded in a culture of continuous improvement.
Understanding your processes and making targeted improvements based on accurate and timely data is the only way to engage your employees, stabilise your processes and realise your hidden capacity. So, when the £4M order from a major supermarket lands, you’ll be ready for it.
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