MASTER PLANNING
A master plan is an all-inclusive three-to-five year visualization that identifies incremental capacity gains and site growth to accommodate future commercial projections.
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As a result of developing a master plan, you are empowered to make informed decisions that impact production capacity and efficiency, overlaid with capital forecasts. The foundation for a good master plan depends on well-defined commercial forecasts as well as validated process engineering data. Once these key elements are identified, collected, and organized, our well-rounded expertise kicks in as we provide innovative concepts throughout the progression of the master plan.
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Unique Process Systems and Applications Expertise:
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Operational risk identification
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Operational efficiency impacts
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Hygienic equipment design considerations
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Hygienic facility zoning and product protection
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Equipment reliability and maintenance ground plan
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Application specific code compliance
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Logistics study for personnel, process, waste, and traffic
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Innovative ingredient/product portfolio data analysis (usage, economic order quantity, delivery method, and space allocation)
Typical Master Planning Elements:
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Project scope development
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Balance of plant utilities evaluation
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Sanitation and food safety
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Material handling systems, storage, and delivery of raw materials
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Finished product storage and distribution
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Operational space needs, adjacencies, organization, security, and employee requirements
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Facility modifications or existing building renovations
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Value engineering for existing site plan and infrastructure utilization
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Constructability and subsequent development of a comprehensive plan and sequence for implementation
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