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13. Eliminate unnecessary partitions

Factories and offices, particularly old ones, often have too many nooks and crannies, cubby holes and partitions. The more of these there are, the less visibility there is of personnel, stocks, machinery and production in general. Partitions and walls take up too much space.

14. Re-allocate space per department/function to save money

Work carried out by separate departments could be merged following physical re-allocation of work areas. For example, a combined despatch/goods inwards department could be less costly.

15. Dispose of obsolete items

Storing obsolete items in the stores and on the shop floor takes up costly factory and warehouse area. Continue Reading »

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1. Control the size of the establishment

Large-scale production brings certain economies with it especially in times of stability or growth, but in periods of retraction large-scale facilities can be too costly. Ensure that establishment costs are affordable for both high and low levels of activity.

2. Assess the minimum/optimum establishment size for your present activity level

Firms often work with facilities which have grown over the years as demand has developed. But are they what you really need now and for the future? Assess your ideal facilities objectively and compare them with what you have at present; you will at least have a picture of the changes you might make. Continue Reading »

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