5 Signs Your Finishing Line is Slowing Down
Is your finishing process holding you back?
If your line isn't optimized, it could be costing you time, money and efficiency.
If your line isn't optimized, it could be costing you time, money and efficiency. Here are five signs that it's time to revisit your finishing process, with tips on how to approach a solution.
1. Complicated Flow of Workers & Parts
- Long distances between key steps in your finishing process
- Parts backtrack or follow inefficient paths
How to Fix It
Use a spaghetti diagram to map the flow, identify bottlenecks and streamline movement.
2. High Material Usage & Waste
- Multiple coats needed to achieve target coverage, hide and aesthetics
- Excessive recoating and/or rework rates
How to Fix It
Explore new products. Work with your supplier to see if new coatings technology can improve efficiency and reduce waste.
3. Excessive Dry Times & Energy Usage
- Extended curing or bake cycles slow production
- High oven temperatures drive up energy costs
How to Fix It
Consider new technologies like wet-on-wet and low-cure to improve throughput.
4. Difficulty Scaling Production
- Your finishing line struggles with increased demand or evolving product portfolios
- Quality issues arise when production volumes increase
How to Fix It
Think long-term. Invest in scalable solutions that can grow with your business.
5. Lack of Data for Decision-Making
- No system to track material usage, labor or energy costs
- Finishing spend only measured by paint cost, not total process efficiency
How to Fix It
Implement tracking systems to get a full picture of your operation and identify improvement areas.
How Can Sherwin-Williams Help?
Don't let an outdated finishing process hold you back. Reach out for a consultation and let us take your finishing line from a bottleneck to a competitive advantage.
Learn MoreHow Sherwin-Williams Can Support You
If you're experiencing these frustrations, you don't have to face them alone. We specialize in helping manufacturers optimize their finishing operations to stay competitive and efficient.
On-Site Assessments
Our technical experts can evaluate your finishing line, identify inefficiencies and recommend tailored solutions to improve performance.
Custom Coating Solutions:
We can provide coatings tailored to meet your needs, address any bottlenecks and improve cost efficiency.
Training & Support:
From application techniques to equipment optimization, we offer the training and resources you need to get the most out of your operations.
Innovative Product Offerings:
With cutting-edge solutions like low-VOC options, rapid-cure and single-cure topcoat and primer systems, we'll help you meet customer demands and regulatory standards.
How Can Sherwin-Williams Help?
Don't Let an Outdated Finishing Process Hold You Back.
Reach out for a consultation and let us take your finishing line from a bottleneck to a competitive advantage.