Manufacturing
industries have to generally face a host of issues relating to payment delays,
inventory management and product quality failures. In addition to this some of
the pertinent issues, the industry faces are in manufacturing products
are:-
1.
Regulatory Compliance and traceability
Manufacturers
of all sectors faces increasing regulations which aims in ensuring product
safety
to managing disposal and reclamation procedures. Consumers may be benefited
from some of the regulations, and each of the regulation adds an additional
burden to the companies that must comply with the requirements. Complete
visibility in the global supply chains is ensured by the manufacturers and they
can prove their own deference and that of the suppliers also. Regulations needs
the ability to track where the specific items have been used or to trace materials
from an end item at a customer site back to specific materials used in the
manufacture. Keeping in view the regulations and managing compliance reporting
is a full time activity for multiple people or teams at many manufacturing
companies.
2.
To keep Product Relevant
Product
innovations come at varying pace and manufacturers struggle to keep up. With the
new concept the companies compete to be first in the market, the temptation to
skip steps on quality materials can be challenging. There should be adequate time
for the companies to ensure that the specific materials like wires and cables
are in line with the operating conditions. A new product needs to develop a
reputation of good quality to drive out poor quality. The companies will become more systematic
about managing innovation rather than to leave new product ideas to chance. The
preferences in product are changing so quickly that this delays the introduction
of once popular products. For the success of manufacturing it is essential to
implement the procedures to keep a steady stream of new product ideas and
innovations in the pipeline.
3.
Aging Workforce/Skills gap
As
per age, the workers retire and leave their workforce and take along with them their
hard-learned skills and experience with them. The workers who are retiring are
not available to be replaced easily as the new ones do not have the needed skillset
for many critical roles. Manufacturers
will have to work with the schools in their communities to check that the educational
system includes the topics and skills training for the younger workers to fill
these roles. Besides, manufacturers may need to be more flexible with the aging
workforce so as to allow workers to slow down by working part time rather than
to retire suddenly. This will enable the aging workers to pass on their skill
to the next generations of workers.
4.
Environmental concerns
Various
aspects of the manufacturing process is affected by the local and regional regulations,
from the ability to use certain materials, to worker exposure, to disposal of
waste and byproducts. There is a harsh environment for manufacturing and hence
should ensure the safety and health of workers with proper care and equipment.
Disposing of waste products and recycling materials add costs and complexity to
manufacturing and also result in a healthier environment and protection alike
for both workers and customers.
5.
To maintain a balance with output
In
a manufacturing unit it is very essential to keep the equipment functioning. Preventive
maintenance should be taken regularly including worn wires and cables which
help in increasing output and ensuring customer satisfaction with delivery lead
times. Manufacturers are sometimes tempted to postpone preventive maintenance
or replace factory components with lower quality items. The practice creates
unsafe conditions in harsh manufacturing environments if these lesser
components can’t stand up to operating conditions. The operating cost can be
kept low and output high by using components, cables and wires that meet or
exceed manufacturer specifications and to perform preventive maintenance on recommended
schedules thus ensuring worker safety. By
meeting these challenges the manufacturing companies can stay on current
legislation and technology and be responsive to meet the needs of workers and
act responsibly in the best interest of all parties.
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them to the best experts at the right time who have studied the industry and
given suggestions to improve productivity, reduce waste, improve inventory
management, train workforce and implement lean management techniques.
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