USA existing manufacturing plants and identify the current processes and technology that are in use , while also noting the age of current equipment .
“ We spent a number of meetings brainstorming and making an exhaustive list ,” says Ubel . “ From there , we identified where we had a known solution in place and where we didn ’ t . From those with a known solution , we could look at the benefits of what those solutions would bring .”
The subteams are investigating to find potential solutions and will report back to the full team . This will generate a scope of work to be evaluated and prioritized . Milbank has targeted a completion date for this investigative work , and plans to begin implementation in early 2018 . The company is committed to this effort , with automated technology being introduced to the fabrication element of the manufacturing process .
“ It ’ s a significant change , but already we are thinking about the next step in that process . You only know what you know . This technology scouting is helping us find new developments and possibilities we
Doug Ubel
Vice President of Purchasing
“ This master plan serves as a tool to help us explore and develop a threeyear timeline so we can prioritize the implementation of capital equipment , tools and technology ”
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