Optimizing a packaging line is a journey. And there are many variables to consider in the quest. If one machine or component isn’t working, it can wreak havoc on your entire line — with labor costs, downtime and of course finding the root of the issue. Throw automation into the mix and there are even more variables.
Optimization takes many forms — whether it involves taking what you have available and making it better or upgrading an operation with superior equipment. It may include looking at floor space, downtime, throughput, energy, total cost of ownership, return on investment, waste, employee training and so forth.