Hardly a day goes by that someone doesn t call to ask if I think it s time for them to get an automatic press. These calls are a little scary because I know that in most case the caller hasn t really thought through the ramifications of getting into automatic equipment. In this short article I would like to explore the major considerations of moving up to an automatic press and the impact it will have on your business AND your bottom line.
Loyalty is a funny thing.
If the price or mood of the customer isn t right you will find yourself stuck with that large monthly payment with the promises of big orders snatched away overnight. Even though many shops put those 4 dozen orders on the auto, I think you need steady sizable orders to really keep the press running. What ways can you handle the crunch of orders today. Getting an automatic isn t going to happen overnight. Maybe the short term is to increase production now while you plan your major purchase.