PCI Production Workshop 6: Acceptability of Appearance: The Importance of Following the Sampling Process-Production Workshop 6 Presentation Handout

Production Workshop 6 Presentation Handout

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The document is a summary of the topics discussed in a production management workshop sponsored by the Architectural Precast Committee. The workshop focuses on the acceptability of appearance in architectural precast products. The presenters of the workshop were Rob Bisswurm, the plant manager at International Concrete Products, and Scott Davis, the operations manager at Enterprise Precast.<br /><br />The workshop covers the following topics:<br />- Introduction and goals of the workshop series<br />- Review of PCI's Anti-Trust Policy and Code of Conduct Policy<br />- Acceptability of appearance in architectural precast products, as outlined in the PCI MNL 116, 117, and 122 standards<br />- The importance of sales in avoiding problems with appearance<br />- Sampling process and approval, including standard samples, custom samples, and the use of PCI's Color Form and Texture Guide<br />- Managing customer expectations through education, plant visits, and the use of larger samples or mockups<br />- Responding to customers who do not see the importance of larger or range samples, including discussing natural variation and determining acceptable ranges<br />- Sampling interior finishes to demonstrate color and finish<br />- Question and answer session with the presenters<br /><br />The document also provides information on the upcoming workshops in the series, including topics such as samples and mockups, remedial actions, and internal and external communication. Attendees were encouraged to contact Randy Wilson at PCI.org with any questions or suggestions for future topics.

Keywords

production management workshop

architectural precast products

acceptability of appearance

PCI MNL standards

sales importance

sampling process

managing customer expectations

larger samples

mockups

sampling interior finishes