Are You Scheduling Time for Preventative Maintenance?
Written By: Dave Hoyle
Friday, September 17th, 2010
Recent responses to frantic part requests have me wondering who’s taking care of daily maintenance and package automation. In an economy of downsizing and just-in-time deliveries, somebody needs to watch the store.
What areas of your line are potential pitfalls or show stoppers? Would your production line come to a screeching halt if a component failed? Would the entire automation process stop because a part has a six-week lead time? These questions are often asked but rarely addressed.
