All modernization processes using extensive or intensive methods can be divided into seven main stages, including the analysis of data and available information:
Making a decision to upgrade
The following problems of the enterprise may prompt the decision to modernize:
There is a lot of equipment that is in a state of disrepair and cannot be repaired.
Low efficiency of existing mechanisms.
A large amount nurse database of obsolete equipment.
The need to improve productivity.
Need to expand production.
Search for equipment and selection of suppliers
At this stage, the prospective hardware park and organizations where it can be purchased are studied. The efficiency of the production process in the future depends on how well the new mechanisms meet the needs of the enterprise. Suppliers must be reliable in order to quickly and inexpensively implement the modernization process.
Drawing up a business plan
A necessary stage that allows you to take into account all expenses, the payback period of the project and calculate future benefits.
Raising financial resources
Search for investors or creditors, which will allow investing more funds in the project and modernizing it faster and more efficiently. Not every enterprise has free financial assets to carry out such an event.
Conclusion of contracts with suppliers
Immediately after receiving approval of the application from the investor or creditor, contracts for the supply of products can be concluded.
Delivery and installation of new equipment
If you order equipment from different companies, the delivery times may differ. It is necessary to take this into account in order not to stop the production process unnecessarily. It is necessary to dismantle the old equipment before receiving the ordered one. After the arrival of the new equipment, it is assembled. During this time, it is necessary to train the staff to work with these devices or involve competent specialists from outside.
Adjustment and testing of equipment, testing of components, creation of a control system
It is necessary to conduct a trial operation in order to identify technical problems at the initial stage. After that, the final installation can be carried out. Usually these processes take no more than 3 months. After that, the mechanisms are launched into operation in the normal mode.