Poorly planned equipment changes can cost you dearly

Most manufacturers today are focused on streamlining production, gaining efficiencies and mitigating supply disruption risks – all in the midst of incredible pressures to cope with high backlogs of orders. One solution is to modernize or upgrade machinery, especially when challenged with a shortage of skilled workers. However, manufacturing facilities are often ill-equipped to support this new technology and equipment.

A typical analysis only considers whether product lines, offices and amenities can literally fit into the space. If they do, it is usually deemed acceptable to proceed. However, it requires an expert to ask the right questions and evaluate the infrastructure can really support the new equipment.

In fact, one aerospace components manufacturer hired us to assess their facility for modernization. Our findings showed a more complex project than they were aware of, and our team helped prevent a 300% cost overrun.

If not planned properly, changes in equipment won't solve your challenges; it will create them

A comprehensive conditions assessment of your facilities goes beyond a basic dollar-per-square foot estimate, providing much needed visibility into the realistic requirements of modernization. With this accurate information, company leaders are able to make more informed decisions, prevent cost overruns and avoid additional risk.

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