Manufacturers can increase output without moving production to new facilities, expanding capability or speeding up production lines; the goal can be achieved simply by improving the existing plant. A need to increase output doesn't necessarily mean a need to provide new facilities; as much as 25% greater productivity can be achieved by unlocking the untapped potential of your existing plant. If you are sceptical that so much increased production can be realised without new facilities, then perhaps you aren't aware of the degree to which improvements in operational practices and reductions in inefficiency can optimise plant performance. Consider how devastating unplanned downtime can be to your production schedule and you can begin to see how preventing such incidents can make a major improvement to your levels of output. By taking the time to assess the causes of failure, you can begin to reduce downtime by improving your maintenance practices, and by building that knowledge into an organised action plan you can lay the foundations of an on-going optimisation programme. A good way to reinforce best practice is to take a holistic approach and train your staff to conduct front line inspection techniques.
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