In the back of every CM’s mind is the knowledge that just one unexpected hiccough could bring everything crashing down and result in the cost of production rising by tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Here, Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director of industrial spares supplier EU Automation, discusses ways contract manufacturers can maintain healthy production lines and keep all the plates spinning in harmony.
The life of a CM is an exciting one: lines change, production remains flexible and manufacturing is fast-paced and lean. However, it is not all stress free. Tight manufacturing deadlines, long lead times for supplies and high maintenance costs mean that CMs must have impeccable planning and foresight, as well as an in-depth knowledge of their systems and the industry.
If a part breaks down in an automated system, CMs still have to fulfil contracts and meet deadlines.
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