Before investing in a new production unit, it is worth asking what the existing factory can still give. Bottlenecks, losses, and idle capacity are common, and removing them is usually faster and cheaper than building new capacity.
Where to look
- Production bottlenecks and capacity limitations
- Equipment performance and maintenance practices
- Energy consumption and utility systems
- Material losses and quality problems
- Production planning and automation opportunities
What can follow
Depending on the findings, solutions range from process optimization and production-line modification to automation, energy optimization, waste reduction, equipment replacement, and, where justified, factory expansion.