"Prepare for the upturn"
...
"The companies that put the money back into the equipment during
the slow periods are the companies that are going to run away with
the pie when business picks up again." (
FFJournal, January 2009)
Looking Forward!
Welcome to the February 2009 edition of the AMS Controls Newsletter. As you are aware, a large percentage of our everyday conversations now contain a reference to the economy. The evidence of a recession is all around us - on TV, in the papers, on the net and definitely on the minds of our families.
The initial response of most companies was to hunker down and conserve cash, which is understandable in light of weakening sales. However, we are now seeing signs that firms are thinking about the future and where they want to be in the changing competitive landscape.
We have seen a resurgence of interest in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) as a tool to aid in profitability and competitiveness. A well-implemented CIM system can provide mistake-proofing and scrap-savings as well as many other benefits. Forward-looking companies will be better able to exceed their customers' expectations while achieving much higher levels of productivity and profitability. AMS Controls is focused on providing equipment and services to help manufacturers achieve their potential.
AMS Controls is happy to announce the receipt of a significant order in January from one North American company, a move that clearly demonstrates their intent to be a tough competitor. This metal building component manufacturer is retrofitting 18 roll forming machines with
XL200 controllers, setting up
Eclipse in several factories, and starting to upgrade their folding machines to our
Pathfinder controller.
Thank you to all of the progressive-minded companies whose representatives made the trek to the Windy City for the AHR Exposition. AMS enjoyed meeting everyone that stopped by the display to see a demonstration of the
XL220 HVAC-rectangular duct machine controller.
This newsletter is a resource intended to give you ideas that, when implemented, will make your operation more competitive. As usual, in this edition of the AMS Newsletter, we offer several ideas for reducing scrap and improving the integration of your current machinery with available information technology tools.
Are you ready to compete?
We appreciate all of your feedback as well as ideas for future articles.