3 October 2023
With advancements in this century, industries across the world can choose from highly reliable and complex systems. However, even today, many companies struggle to sustain the quality of their operations and achieve the set quarterly goals. One of the main reasons for this is the absence of a clear production line in the manufacturing of cars. When the competition is high, firms that do not work on their efficiency level will face decreased efficiency, lower quality of products or services, and delays, all of which negatively affect their development and revenue.
Priyanka Das, a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of electrical and electronics engineering and robotics engineering, has worked on critical projects at Tesla including battery pack lines for different models of electric vehicles. She observed that certain strategic practices can go a long way in enhancing the performance and financial outcomes of a manufacturing industry.
She emphasized the establishment of standard practices and the application of internal robotics. Thus, when operations are standardized, there is greater consistency, less errors and as a product, increased productivity. This is well illustrated by the factor that automation helps to minimize the use of manpower and enhances the flow of production lines.
As important as this is, is the need to encourage good relations between the customers and the suppliers. It is, therefore, possible that a transparent and responsive relationship between and among business can improve coordination and aid businesses in delivering projects on time. This becomes even more important in industries where a slow movement in one area of the chain will slow down the entire process. Establishing these relationships assist firms to stay focused and ensures that all the stakeholders are in harmony with the strategic direction of the firm.
The other pillars of a successful manufacturing strategy are the concept of continuous improvement. The feedback from the production teams can help a company to find out problems that are likely to cause great trouble in the production process.
Preventive measures as well as constant evaluation not only ensure that the product is of good standard but also boost the morale of the employees and effectiveness of the processes. Also, a focus on scheduled maintenance makes equipment to be in its best performing state, thus reducing on time that equipment may develop a fault that may cause a break down in production.
Das worked on a project that where she led the upgradation of battery pack lines. During this work, she reduced the cycle time of the machines by 3 seconds. It had a great effect on the overall production rate. The cycle time was cut down to 17 seconds per unit from 20 seconds per unit, the team increased production and subsequently profits.
In conclusion, strategic automation and efficient manufacturing practices are key to improving industry performance. By focusing on standardization, automation, and continuous improvement, companies can boost efficiency, reduce errors, and increase profitability. These practices are essential for staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth in today’s market.
Automation is now the key to ensure that businesses stay relevant and continue to operate for the long-term. It simplifies production, improves the quality of the end-product, and ultimately cuts operating expenses. It also enhances supply chain, through enhancing communication and eradicating bottlenecks hence enhancing project completion time.