Efficiency, Labor, Automation: Precast Production-Efficiency, Labor, Automation: Precast Production

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The video is a webinar presentation sponsored by Ultraspan and hosted by PCI. The presenter, Judy Danielchuk, General Manager at Ultraspan, discusses the methodology of the CLR (Cycle Time, Labor, Rework) and its application in identifying value leaks in precast concrete production processes. She emphasizes the need to analyze the costs and benefits of automation in order to make informed decisions. The webinar explains the steps involved in the analysis process, such as conducting a time study, identifying productivity leaks, and calculating the costs and viability of automation. The presentation also highlights the benefits of automation, including reduced labor dependence, improved efficiency, and increased profitability. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session, where the panel answers questions from the audience regarding automation in precast plant operations. Overall, the webinar provides insights into how the CLR methodology can be utilized to assess the potential for automation in precast concrete production processes.

Keywords

webinar

CLR methodology

value leaks

precast concrete production

automation analysis

costs and benefits

time study

productivity leaks

automation benefits