{"id":8347,"date":"2022-10-25T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wats.com\/?p=8347"},"modified":"2022-11-21T13:20:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T12:20:46","slug":"stop-fighting-fires-start-stopping-them-from-starting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wats.com\/stop-fighting-fires-start-stopping-them-from-starting\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Fighting Fires & Start Stopping Them From Starting"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Electronics manufacturing has never been \u2018easy\u2019, but it\u2019s definitely getting harder. Despite all the technological advancements created to make life easier, the pressures of more demanding delivery schedules, paired with global economic issues, make your job harder than it\u2019s ever been. You need to look ahead to escape that pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But we appreciate that\u2019s easier said than done. With so many different parts of your manufacturing environment to manage, how can you possibly find the time to plan, let alone make those plans a reality? We won\u2019t solve all your problems today, but we can help you with that one.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Constant Fire Fighting<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve never experienced what we\u2019re about to describe next, we\u2019d be very surprised. The parts you got in from a trusted supplier for your urgent production run are late. Not only are they late, but the parts also aren\u2019t the ones you received in the last batch, and now your assembly doesn\u2019t work properly. Now, you\u2019ve got sales breathing down your neck to get the right parts in \u2013 quicker than ever before. Otherwise, the customer is taking their order somewhere else.<\/p>\n

Sound familiar?<\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s a vague example, but these are trends that we see throughout the manufacturing space – particularly when it comes to electrical manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Problems in manufacturing will never completely disappear, but surely there is a better way to work than constantly putting out the same type of fire every day of the work week, no matter the project?<\/p>\n

While firefighting is sometimes needed, a better way to operate is proactively, spotting issues on the horizon way before they fall into your lap. That sort of vision takes data from across every part of your testing operation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Using Data To Get Manufacturing Under Control<\/h2>\n

That\u2019s right, the majority of your firefighting can be solved with data. Just lots of information on its own isn\u2019t useful: that\u2019s likely to blur the picture even further. But a well-connected dataset that brings together your supplier’s testing and your own testing is critical for putting together a plan of action.<\/p>\n

Many production managers use their gut instinct to make decisions. While there is, of course, a great value in experience and being able to draw from what you\u2019ve seen before to positively impact a situation. But the truth is, your instinct can\u2019t hold a candle to real, live data. Sure, how you implement changes to accommodate for late parts, or off-spec components can be driven by your experience, but you should always be led by up-to-date, accurate information. That\u2019s what WATS does best. It gives you visibility in every part of your testing, whether that\u2019s in-house or off-site.<\/p>\n

There are so many problems you aren\u2019t going to be able to fix \u2013 just look at the various conflicts across the globe right now or the looming financial crisis. But you can control the data you see and use it to make better decisions \u2013 so start today.<\/p>\n

Tired of always dealing with the same problems? Speak to WATS<\/a> \u2013 get your manufacturing under control.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Read more:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]

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