Surveys and Data

- Asset Reliability Survey

One of food and beverage manufacturers’ main challenges today is pursuing optimal ROI on capital asset investments. Many organizations struggle with a high level of uncertainty when it comes to the ecosystem of asset reliability. Will equipment be available when it is needed to meet customer demands? What is the real impact of loss of equipment availability? Are we ready to embrace technology enhanced asset reliability solutions? Need help addressing this challenge? Let the Manufacturing Health People lend a hand. FSO Institute’s Asset Reliability Survey will help you evaluate your company’s strengths and opportunities and explore the possibilities of successful asset reliability management.

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- Technology Survey

Technology shifts are a given in today’s manufacturing environment and a significant investment of both time and money. Viewing technology within the context of the 12 Dimensions of Manufacturing Health can provide an insightful perspective to better enable more informed prioritization of your technology investments. In this survey, we explore your views of both the maturity level of Technology in your company (your current base of investment) as well as the acceptance or utilization by those who would benefit.The outcome is a unique assessment of balance and alignment of your investment and how well they have been adopted by your associates.

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- Workforce Engagement Survey

A highly motivated workforce consistently produces the best quality products and showcases excellence in customer service. The FSO Manufacturing Health Assessment™ survey on Workforce Engagement will help raise awareness of the current level of engagement in your organization and what is supporting or hindering creating the highly engaged culture you desire. This diagnostic tool reflects on the OpX Leadership Network's published definition of Workforce Engagement: a high degree of emotional attachment, intellectual commitment and behavioral actions creating ownership and generating individual, team and organizational performance.

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- Worker Safety Survey

A hallmark of world class companies is their dedication to Worker Safety as a top priority. The best systems have unimpeded support from top leadership that permeates through a culture which proactively sets the tone in both words and actions. Greater awareness for advancing worker safety improvements in your company is key to a committed ‘worker safety first’ environment. FSO’s Manufacturing Health Assessment™ survey on Worker Safety will help you explore opportunities for your company to continuously improve their dedication to both a culture of Worker Safety and Worker Safety Plans.

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- Supply Chain Survey

How are your systems and processes responding to the challenges being faced in your supply chain, and are they meeting your current and future business needs? Are your sources for ingredients, to packaging materials, and to MRO consistent and reliable? What has been the impact upon your customers and consumers? You will find some actionable insights that will assist in making better informed supply chain decisions. This survey should only take you 5 minutes.

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- Manufacturing Performance Survey

Would you consider that you are nearing the “gold standard” or even world class? How do you think you compare with the FSO Industry Average? According to the OpX Leadership Network industry definition: OEE = Availability (%) x Rate Performance (%) x Quality (%). While OEE is a good metric, Manufacturing Performance encompasses your people, process, equipment reliability and technology. This 7 minute survey on Manufacturing Performance will provide insights for discussions of improvement with all stakeholders.

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- Facilities Survey

This survey on Facilities should take you only 6 minutes but will supply some good comparative information for your team. To what degree is the work environment in the manufacturing facilities support product and people safety? Are your facilities and infrastructure positioned to support your future business needs? Does the facility support the evolving technology needs of your production? How are the facilities viewed by your customers and your workforce?

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- Quality and Product Safety Survey

Quality and Product Safety have been combined on this survey as they are interdependent. Consider your teams’ responsibilities for meeting your expectations. How are the quality and safety plans performing and measured? Are there effective plans in place to address urgent issues that may arise? Is the leadership in your organization visible and supportive of the quality management system? Are your teams current in their training? Take the Quality and Product Safety survey, it should only take you 7 minutes.

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- Capital Expenditures (CapEx) Survey

Are your capital expenditure processes utilized by the company delivering the expected results? Are the investments providing the expected return on capital? Are your projects delivered on time with minimal change orders? Do you consistently achieve vertical start-ups? In just 5 minutes, the CapEx survey can supply some data to assist in your analysis of the procedures and performance results as compared with your peers in the consumer products industry.

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- Packaging Survey

Packaging is dynamic and if not managed well can create significant issues for manufacturing. Are your changeover procedures keeping pace with the proliferation of SKU’s? Are the new package designs considering the manufacturability on existing equipment? Are your technologies supporting these needed changes and adaptations? The Packaging survey will only take 5 minutes and the outcomes may assist in your commercialization planning and execution.

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- Sustainability Survey

To what degree is your company committed to executing on your plans for sustainability and corporate social responsibility? Are the employees in your plants aware of their roles and supportive of the company’s goals? The Sustainability survey will assist in your internal conversations and the balance of the 3Ps.

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