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There are quantative calculations and qualitative motives to consider. A rule of thumb is that investing makes sense if you have a two or three shift operation. There’s direct cost savings such as labor cost reduction, reduction of machine idle time, reduced errors and less damage. Other productivity gains are: increased throughput, a drop in cycle times and consistent speed and routing. You will find there’s a better inventory accuracy, more efficient routing and buffering, better predictability of workflows and more accurate planning of material flow.