Use the time and rest to invest in automation solutions
At a time when Covid-19 is entering almost all areas of life and slowing down the economy, many companies find it difficult to look optimistically into the future. Companies fight for their existence, employees are sent on short-time work and investments are postponed.
In various sectors of the economy, life is gradually returning to the companies, while industrial production seems to be asleep. For this reason, VWH GmbH, as an expert in production plant and tool construction, recommends bundling energies in production companies in order to prepare for the economic recovery of the industry.
The question of the status quo: How will things continue?
Companies deal with the loss of control and the unpredictable changes in everyday operations in different ways. In order to be agile in times of crisis, companies must develop a coping strategy that has a raison d'être beyond the transition phase. In this exceptional situation, any entrepreneurial measures to restore the initial state do not pay off on the growth targets of companies. This prevents companies from learning resilience, losing sight of market movements and missing the connection to the emerging upswing. Instead, existing knowledge should be used and expanded in a targeted manner in order to prepare systems innovatively and future-proof for the coming upswing with appropriate resources.
Analyze processes and identify weaknesses
VWH GmbH suggests that production companies see the crisis as an opportunity to question processes. An internal company analysis is a suitable measure to uncover optimization potentials and initiate changes. For cost-efficient working, the internal analysis can be carried out with the employees. The special purpose machine builder recommends to let a neutral moderator lead the company analysis in order to achieve profitable and objective results. In order to initiate changes, the willingness to change is required at the micro level. Only those who are willing to participate in process optimization can support the company as a driver of change and contribute to the achievement of corporate goals. An optimized process flow increases the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, generates competitive advantages and contributes to the future viability of the company.
How do I find the right automation?
To put internal processes to the test, the pattern must be broken. Automation technology is a tool that can significantly improve your own value creation. To do this, a different view of things helps. VWH GmbH, as a specialist for special machines, helps to look at the existing processes. Through the two special fields of automation technology and toolmaking, an optimized and customized solution can be developed. It is not always a matter of full automation, because even small optimizations or a look at the critical processes can bring about significant improvements. Approaches for this are low-cost automation or modular automation, which can be expanded if necessary. By the industry-independent view of the specialist’s old know-how, newest technology and new concepts can be brought together. Through the synergy of forces, a new standard can be created in every production - it doesn't work, it doesn't exist!
