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Think offices don't belong in manufacturing facilities? Think again.
Facility managers have always faced two unappealing choices for office space within their factories. Custom construct costly permanent offices inside their plants, or jam supervisors into noisy corners of their production floor. Modular office systems allow manufacturers to:
-> Install offices without interrupting production
-> Spend 20% less compared to traditional building methods
-> Expand or reconfigure office space as your business grows
All without the red tape of traditional construction projects.
Here's why that's such a big deal for manufacturers…
1. Why Manufacturing Facilities Need Modular Offices
2. How Poor Organization Really Costs Manufacturers Money
3. How Modular Offices Stack Up Against Traditional Building
4. Setup Tips To Maximize Your Industrial Space
Why Manufacturing Facilities Need Modular Offices
The typical manufacturing floor is loud, busy, and never stops moving. Factory supervisors need a place to monitor quality data, manage workflow and talk with employees away from all the racket.
That's where modular offices come into play. Customizable office space allows plant managers to set up a little office right on the manufacturing floor. Complete with climate control, noise reduction and everything else they need to manage their facility.
Here's the thing though…
It's not just about offices. Factories need organization for tools, material, paperwork, safety equipment, and more. Fortunately manufacturers like KABTech USA offer storage racks and workspaces solutions that work perfectly with modular offices.
The need for modular offices and industrial storage racks in manufacturing facilities is expected to skyrocket. Per market research firm Grand View Research the modular office system market will grow 5.5% every year through 2030. If that number doesn't convince you these systems are the future… nothing will.
Simply put, manufacturers who take advantage of modular office systems will be ahead of the curve.
How Poor Organization Really Costs Manufacturers Money
Don't factories just deal with poor organization?
Dealing with it is how your competitors stay in the red. Poor planning and organization alone can be responsible for accidents, lost productivity and huge expenses.
Let's talk about downtime. When something goes wrong on the production floor every second your facility is not operating at capacity costs you money. A study conducted by Siemens found that unplanned downtime costs Fortune 500 manufacturing companies about 11% of annual revenue.
Yup. Eleven percent. That's $1.4 trillion globally every year!
While downtime can be caused by unplanned maintenance or equipment failure, poor communication and organization play a huge role.
Here are a just a few ways disorganization costs manufacturing companies time and money:
-> Tools and documentation are lost or unavailable
-> Supervisors can't keep an eye on quality control
-> No centralized space to meet with employees
-> Missing equipment manuals and safety documentation
Avoidable problems. All of them.
How Modular Offices Stack Up Against Traditional Building
Traditional building? On the manufacturing floor? Madness.
Okay, not madness. But construction inside an operating manufacturing facility can be expensive and extremely disruptive. Budgets must be approved, permits pulled, contracts signed, and months of lost productivity are added to the bill.
Not to mention it typically means closing off sections of your operation while work is being completed.
Modular office systems avoid just about all of those headaches.
Here's why…
Modules can be ready to go 30-50% faster than traditional office construction. Since components are built off site in a factory setting they simply need to be assembled where you need them. Installers will likely need far less time on site than traditional construction crews.
In most cases module offices can be finished in just a few days.
Speaking of the install…They will cost you significantly less than traditional construction. About 20% less on average.
Prefabricated materials make for leaner labor budgets. Little to no waste. And better quality control means fewer defects.
Put simply, prefab modules install faster, which equals less disruption and lower cost.
Want to add on to or reconfigure your factory offices? With traditional construction you're looking at the same hassles as your original build. Modules can be added or moved as your business needs change.
Why is this important?
-> Production requirements will change at some point
-> Your product lineup will expand and contract
-> Regulations will require you to organize differently
-> Natural disasters happen
Changes will happen. Being able to adapt your office space and organization makes your whole operation more flexible.
Don't forget about storage…
Modular offices don't just stack up to traditional buildings, they integrate with it. Industrial storage racks and shelving from manufacturers like KABTech are tailor-made to fit around modular offices creating a streamlined, efficient workspace for employees.
The Best Ways To Setup Industrial Storage and Office Space
Setup industrial storage racks and workspace in your manufacturing facility with these tips.
Understand your workflow. Before you do anything, watch how people move through your facility. Where are bottlenecks and interruptions to productivity? Position offices to minimize wasted motion and keep production and management in sync.
Invest in industrial storage racks. Don't neglect storage. Every bit as important as the office space itself you should outfit your module with plenty of room to store tools, safety equipment, documentation, and spare parts.
Visibility. Raise your workspace up off the floor or install large windows so staff can still see across the production floor. Keeping an eye on things will improve quality and productivity.
Future proof your space. Whatever you do doesn't have to be permanent. Setup your space with expansion in mind. Your needs today will change over time. Building with modular equipment will let you adapt quickly.
Modular office systems aren't just a nice thing to have. They are a requirement for every efficient manufacturing facility.
Equipping employees with the organization they need to do their jobs without spending years and thousands of dollars on traditional construction is a no-brainer. Office modules are the way to go.
They provide:
-> Faster installation times – Most setups can be completed in just a few days.
-> Cost effective – Save around 20% over traditional construction.
-> Highly adaptable – Add onto or reconfigure space to grow with your business.
When you add industrial storage racks and take the time to setup your space correctly you will empower your employees and save money. Enough factories have already gone modular to know it pays to follow suit.
Don't wait around and get left behind. Upgrade your manufacturing facility with a modular office system and streamline your operation today.
