PACKAGING SYSTEM - UPGRADING

Prepared by: Jee-zald A. Villaflores, C.E.

Upgrading
Is a process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product. In computing and consumer electronics, an upgrade is generally a replacement of hardware, software or firmware with a newer or better version, in order to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics.

 Upgrading your existing packaging equipment can be a very cost effective alternative to replacing entire units or systems. Equipment upgrades will improve the performance and prolong the useful life of your packaging equipment.

Advantages
Boost performance, utilization and availability on over burdened equipment, tools, etc Plan for future growth Reduce total cost Improve eco-efficiency to lower power cost Meet regulatory mandates

Disadvantages
Replacement may not work as well as the original Extra cost are incurred

Basic Steps in Problem Solving

1. Define the problem and establish an improvement goal 2. Collect data 3. Analyze the problem 4. Generate potential solutions 5. Choose a solution 6. Implement the solution 7. Monitor the solution to see if it accomplishes the goal

The PDSA Cycle

Plan

Act

Do

Study

Process Improvement
Process Improvement: A systematic approach to improving a process Process mapping Analyze the process Redesign the process

The Process Improvement Cycle

Select a process Document
Study/document

Evaluate

Implement the Improved process

Seek ways to Improve it

Design an Improved process

Manufacturing Technology Products

Software Material removal Material forming Additive process Workholding Tooling Material handling Automated systems

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