Industrial automation planning
Define a practical first workflow, compare automation options and plan a measurable pilot.
What does the work involve?
- Map the current task, exceptions, operators and systems.
- Define cycle time, quality and recovery criteria using an existing baseline.
- Compare equipment, integration, training and support as one project.
What should you prepare before starting?
Bring a process map, examples of interruptions, output records and the decisions operators make during a normal shift. A clear boundary helps separate an achievable pilot from a larger programme.
Do you need to replace existing equipment?
A planning project can begin before equipment is selected. Compare changes to the process itself with software, sensing and robotics, rather than assuming new machinery is the first answer.
How is delivery checked?
Review the proposed workflow, pilot boundary, responsibilities and acceptance criteria together. The plan should explain what will be tested and which assumptions still need evidence.