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The Power of One Voice—On-site or Virtually

Vertical start-up can be consistently improved with the updated virtual FAT tool from PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network. In addition, processor relationships with OEMs can be greatly enhanced, resulting in better service and pricing.

FATs include automated product delivery systems and multiple conveyor loops to simulate actual plant conditions as closely as possible. Image courtesy of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery.
FATs include automated product delivery systems and multiple conveyor loops to simulate actual plant conditions as closely as possible. Image courtesy of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery.

Doug Herald, vice president of operational strategy and continuous improvement, AmeriQual Group

David Navin, president, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery

Stephen Schlegel, co-founder and managing director, FSO Institute

There are strength, speed, and accuracy in having a common language when performing a critical milestone event in a capital project, such as the factory acceptance test (FAT). That is why, five years ago, PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network published “One Voice Factory Acceptance Tests Protocols for Capital Equipment in the CPG Industry.” Since then, these protocols have provided guidance to thousands in our industry. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have learned from and applied these best practices, resulting in better outcomes for all.

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