1. Planned Maintenance Program
We asked several customers if they had a planned maintenance program, and the main response was…
• Yes, but If it's not broken, we don’t shut our lines down to fix it• Yes, but we aren’t as proactive as we should be
• Yes, but we fix some things but not others
The moral of the story is – not all customers are taking their “Planned Maintenance” as seriously as they should, and we know it’s easier said than done.
Our 2D2W service commitment means quotes and orders are out the door fast. Our products are right the first time and ready to install when delivered. Can’t find the right part? We can reverse engineer from a worn part to get your equipment up and running.
So, next time you’re thinking about your planned maintenance program – Call Slideways and we will get you back on track.
2. Record Numbers to the Show
Pack Expo Las Vegas crushed attendance history with over 32,000 attendees and over 2,300 exhibitors. Record numbers are a testament to continuous growth and innovation in the packaging and processing industry.
3. Robots and Vision Systems
Everyone wants automation and reliability to make their business more efficient. OEMs are implementing more robots and vision systems. End-users are reaping the benefits with greater accuracy, and scalable throughput for their business.
One OEM told us that their vision and robot-enabled machine has a payback period of 1 year, giving the owner an additional 9 years of higher profitability and improved cash flow during the machine's projected lifetime.
4. Networking
With increased utilization of AI and hybrid work becoming the norm, it's more important than ever to keep and nurture that in-person, human interaction. Although AI offers many positive efficiencies, in-person conversations, and networking will never go out of style.
Pack Expo continues to cultivate opportunities for in-person networking on a large scale. Our leads from the show were real customers with real issues. They were vetted in the booth and are now being addressed by our reps in the field. Talking to the customer strategically and on purpose is important to continuously add value in this ever-changing landscape.
Bonus
The Perfect Margarita at Margaritaville really is perfect. Disclaimer – these should be consumed in moderation with ample sustenance to minimize the likelihood of not showing up to the airport on time for your flight back home.
