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Streamline Your Operations

Do you have a procedure manual? One way to increase your profits is to find efficiencies in your operations.  I know it may be difficult to put together that “How To” book, but it will be worth the effort. If you already have a manual, this is the time to get it out and review it.  We can assume there have been some changes within your organization over the past year.   Staffing may have changed, projects altered, budgets cut. Gather key staff members together and review the manual together.  Get input from the people who are making the daily decisions.  Document the activities of both your production and administrative areas.  Include everything from accounting to utilities.  Update job descriptions. Organize the detailed information about how your company runs.  Focus on EFFICIENCY. Are there situations with duplicate activities.  Does your floorplan provide a circular work flow pattern?  Is storage accessible to …more