We have significant expertise in the more general area of operational analysis. However, we strongly believe that this analysis must be performed based upon both sound technical knowledge and an appreciation of ‘real world’ conditions. Our services range from strategic long-range feasibility/facility planning to assistance with short-term operational changes.
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS
- Strategic manufacturing plans:
- Review & document existing manufacturing processes & capacities
- Identify current and future production requirements
- Review equipment utilizations
- Analysis of conversion costs (labor, yields, waste, energy, etc.)
- Develop directional project outlines to meet future needs
- Feasibility studies:
- New products, packages or processes
- Long range capital programs
New facility planning - Evaluation of facility consolidation projects
- Detailed financial analysis – including evaluations of project paybacks
- Objective evaluation of potential operational changes, including the impact on profit, productivity and personnel:
- New equipment & automation
- Requirement for increased or decreased production output
- Seasonality of production
- Assistance development of production plans:
- Economic order quantities
- Evaluation of alternate shift patterns
- Manning