Adding the right machinery provides real results. Understand the impact at these shops.
Summer is finally here and so are customers seeking countertops. Without preparation, this busy period can be challenging for countertop fabricators with low staff, high wait times for machine repair, and unnecessary stress. As our industry enters its peak season, we do several things at Park Industries to prepare for anything. Here are a few tips we employ to ensure we never fall behind.
Staffing
Always ensure your staffing is adequate or exceeds that of expected demand. If that means hiring more people now, then so be it. Proactively train your current fabrication staff to work in multiple departments so all positions are covered in the case of no-shows.
This next tip might be harder for some employees to swallow, but try to make sure vacation and time-off requests happen outside of peak demand. You can do this by offering incentives to take a vacation at different points throughout the year or simply requesting that employees take time off at more appropriate times.
Machine Maintenance
Make sure all your machines are in tip-top shape, keep stock of replacement tools, and schedule maintenance or replace parts if you think they may fail during the busy season. Use Park Industries ProGUARD™ maintenance program for a proactive approach to machine maintenance and ensure your machines don’t encounter unplanned downtime.
Identify Bottlenecks in Your Shop’s Workflow
Assess your shop’s workflow for bottlenecks and add new machines as needed. Replacing an old machine could increase your production capacity enough to offset the cost of the investment. If you have any further questions about increasing the capacity of your shop, give one of the experts at Park Industries a call.
Consider New Machine Monitoring and Reporting Software
Tap into your machines’ production, trends, and care with a machine monitoring and reporting system that increases profits and limits idle times. Park IQ™ sends machine alerts directly to you, keeping you informed when jobs are completed or when machines need additional upkeep. Prevent costly downtime with a calendar of pre-set maintenance tasks and easily track important metrics on the intuitive Park IQ™ dashboard. The insights provided by these conveniences will help you run a leaner, healthier business that allows you to capitalize on the upcoming busy season. Contact Park Industries today for a Park IQ™ demo or to learn more.
