As we have previously stated, currently the manufacturing sector is one of the most important in Mexico, since it represents up to18% of GDP and is the main export industry with a rate of 87%. However, it is important to consider that due to Covid-19 and now the effect of nearshoring, the sector is facing an accelerated development, facing many challenges along the way, which if they are not assumed quickly, they could represent a problem for companies.
Innovation and optimization in the operation of manufacturing organizations is essential, because it allows efficiency and capacity to serve a greater percentage of the market. We invite you to know 4 tips to implement conveyor systems for material handling in your plant; remember that choosing these technologies well will help you move or store products if you have considerable flows.
4 tips to choose the best conveyor for the manufacturing industry
Each of the areas within the manufacturing sector is diverse and requires specific solutions, and to be more effective when choosing technology, it is necessary to have a base that helps us project good results. let´s begin:
1. Identify the physical properties of the product. It is essential to take into account the type of product to be moved, as well as the dimensions. This will make it possible to choose one conveyor system or another, since fragility and morphology require various processes that, if not taken care of and attended to, could damage the product. Remember, amorphous products and regular shaped products require different treatment, not attending to it affects the ergonomics and quality of the operation.
2. Specifications and type of product packaging. No, it will definitely not be the same to transport pallets as boxes, and precisely because of their packaging and quantity, it is necessary to choose an efficient conveyor. There is a proposal for every need: box conveyors, pallet conveyors, lifting system, towline conveyor, overhead conveyors.
3. Operative Process. It is also essential to identify the operational flow, that is, part of the internal movement, design and strategy. This encompasses the speed of the operation, the classification, type of storage and areas involved within the flow. A lot has to do with the brand promise, and delivery commitments.
4. Get advice from experts. Choosing on your gut feeling or after reading a conveyor system analysis is not the way to go. We assure you that today more than ever, the expertise of a company that knows the current manufacturing market, which identifies the challenges, the areas of opportunity, and the commercial risks, will save you headaches, and will make each dollar invested a clear and solid return. Do not throw specialized advice on deaf ears.
The importance of having support to integrate a conveyor system
Integrating technology is a risk, always. Many variables are included in this decision that will help determine the success of the company, so our recommendation will always be aimed at allying with experts, especially at this crucial moment for manufacturing growth in Mexico.
Having the accompaniment and guidance of specialists in the field will mitigate possible setbacks, will avoid poor choices in the conveyor system, and will allow you to obtain ROI more quickly, in addition, of course, you will be more competitive.
At G.I.Eicom we have more than 35 years of experience advising and implementing "turnkey" projects, which provide high customization for intralogistics operations. Contact us here, we will visit your company to find out your needs directly and we will accompany you in the integration of the latest technology.
