The gap between a signed capital purchase order and first saleable output is almost always longer than project timeline estimates. Most of that gap does not originate in the robotics or automation, because those systems typically perform as specified once running.
Delays trace to logistics, power infrastructure, regulatory paperwork, and documentation gaps surfacing at the worst possible moment. Five stages cover the ground between approval and output, written for teams navigating capital equipment installations. [Read more…] about 5 Simple Stages to Launch New Production Lines

