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More Profitability in Less Time
A Daetwyler Analyze, Design, Implement, Measure Success Story
How do you really turn avoidable downtime into meaningful bottom-line results? Sometimes it’s easier than you think – just a few smart workflow and training adjustments from Daetwyler helped a client increase production by 60% in less time than it used to take at lower levels.
Before Daetwyler
A printer serving the towel and tissue market had a daily goal of 6mm press feet per 24 hours. Despite working diligently, they were struggling to achieve 5mm in that time frame. They had even considered whether purchasing another press would be necessary to meet their production goals, but they were concerned about the equipment cost as well as the personnel costs that would be involved in making such a move
How Analyze, Design, Implement, Measure Made a Difference
As a client working with Daetwyler products and equipment from Daetwyler partners, one of our experts was on hand to conduct a full pressroom audit and see if there were any untapped ways to boost performance or output.
how the ADIM – Analyze, Design, Implement, Measure process worked for this client
Analyze
Comprehensive pressroom assessment to identify areas for efficiency improvements, optimized workflows, and minimized downtime. Determine a measurable “Current State” to produce solid data to compare against in testing solutions.
Design
Design a test with specific goals and measurable outcomes we agree upon. A returned trip with recommendations for press trials using “Current State” as our benchmark for improvements.
Implement
Once desired results were achieved, Daetwyler would provide tailored training for the team to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they’re using best practices for maximum print quality and operational efficiency.
Measure
Once the process is completed, it is compared to the original “Current State” as a benchmark to ensure the press crews can sustain positive results achieved during the Design phase.
After Daetwyler
Daetwyler established a training curriculum that included the following:
- Safe handling of doctor blades
- Housekeeping
- Critical elements to doctor blade setup (Do’s & Don’t)
- Basic knowledge about doctor blades (material types, tip configurations, effects caused as doctor blades wear)
- Anilox – handling, cleaning schedules, cell geometry
- Ink handling (cause and effect)
- Filters, magnets & score lines
- Troubleshooting – major print-related issues printers struggle with
- Chamber pressure (cause and effect)
- Q&A
In doing so, the client increased output to 8 mm press feet per 24-hour period, allowing them to reach their production goals in 5 workdays instead of 7. And, it all happened without additional equipment investment or personnel costs.
A 60% increase in production came from several minor adjustments, adding up to a significant result. Even more impressive, it’s a sustainable gain because of ongoing training that reinforces best practices.