Readiness of production facilities

Readiness of production facilities refers to the ability of a facility to quickly and efficiently produce goods or services. Factors that determine the readiness of production facilities include:

• Equipment and machinery: The condition, age, and capacity of the equipment and machinery used in the production process can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Maintenance and repair: The maintenance schedule and effectiveness of maintenance and repair can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Labor: The number and skill level of the workers involved in the production process can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Materials and supplies: The availability and quality of the materials and supplies used in the production process can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Production process: The efficiency and effectiveness of the production process, including the design of the production line, can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Market demand: The level of market demand for the goods or services being produced can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Government regulations: Compliance with government regulations such as safety, environment, labor laws, and taxes can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Information technology: The use of technology such as automation, computer systems, and software can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Logistics: The availability and efficiency of the logistics infrastructure such as transportation, warehouses, and inventory management can affect the readiness of the facility.
• Finances: The availability and stability of the financial resources can affect the readiness of the facility

Overall, the readiness of production facilities depends on the proper functioning of equipment, machinery, and the production process, as well as the availability of resources, compliance with regulations, market demand and the efficiency of logistics and IT systems.

Calculation of readiness

There are several ways to calculate the readiness of production facilities, depending on the specific goals and objectives of the organization. One common method is to use a facility readiness index, which is a numerical value that represents the overall readiness of the facility. This index can be calculated using the following steps:

• Identify the critical factors that affect the readiness of the facility. These may include equipment and machinery, maintenance and repair, labor, materials and supplies, production process, market demand, government regulations, and logistics.
• Assign a weighting factor to each critical factor. This weighting factor represents the importance of each factor in relation to the overall readiness of the facility.
• Assess the current performance of the facility for each critical factor. This can be done through inspections, audits, or other forms of evaluation.
• Multiply the weighting factor for each critical factor by its corresponding performance score to obtain a weighted score for each critical factor.
• Sum the weighted scores for all critical factors to obtain the facility readiness index.

For example, if equipment and machinery is assigned a weighting factor of 0.3, and its current performance is rated as 80%, the weighted score for equipment and machinery would be 0.3 x 80 = 24. Similarly, if labor is assigned a weighting factor of 0.2, and its current performance is rated as 90%, the weighted score for labor would be 0.2 x 90 = 18. If we sum all the weighted scores, the facility readiness index would be 24+18+...+x (x represents the last weighted score)

Another way to calculate readiness of production facilities is through the use of performance indicators such as production yield, efficiency, capacity utilization, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

It is important to note that the readiness of production facilities should be regularly assessed and updated to ensure that the facility is operating at its full potential.

Readiness of production facilities — recommended articles

Production capacity — Production reserve — Capacity analysis — Direct material — Factor of production — Uniformity of production — Workplace — Cost of processing — Storage and handling infrastructure

References

• Ahuja, I. P. S. (2009). Total productive maintenance. In Handbook of Maintenance Management and Engineering (p. 417-459). Springer London.