The Bakery Shop is a popular local business, which has been operating for several years with a loyal and growing customer base. The bakery decided to expand its business by installing new slicers to meet the increasing demands of its customers.
Objective
The objective of the project was to install new slicers that could handle the bakery’s production volumes, reduce the manual effort, and enhance the overall efficiency of the production process.
Project Scope
The project scope included the following objectives:
The installation of new slicers in the bakery shop
Ensure the slicers meet the requirements of the local food and safety standards
Train staff on how to use the new slicers, clean and maintain them
Ensure minimal disruption to day-to-day operations during the installation process
Create a project implementation plan, including timelines and budgets
Ensure the new slicers improve operations efficiency and decrease labour costs
Project Implementation
The installation process began with conducting a thorough market analysis of all available slicers from different manufacturers. Subsequently, we chose the most appropriate slicers based on the following factors:
The slicer size and capacity
Quality and durability
Lease/purchase costs
The ability to meet food and safety standards
After finalising the contract, we worked with the vendor to develop an implementation plan that included the following milestones:
Ordering and delivery of the new slicers
Conducting training sessions for staff to teach them how to use the new slicers
Conducting a test run of the slicers to ensure they were working effectively
Addressing any technical issues that arose
The implementation plan was executed smoothly with minimal disruptions to the regular bakery operations. The installation required forty-eight hours of downtime, which was planned during the off-hours to ensure that there was no disruption to the bakery’s sales.
Results
The project was successful. The new slicers increased production efficiency and reduced labour costs by 25%. The bakery now produces sliced baked goods at a quicker rate, allowing them to increase sales. Customers are no longer required to wait for long periods to get their orders, which has contributed to a significant increase in customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
The installation of new slicers in the bakery was an ambitious project, requiring considerable planning and implementation. Working with a reliable vendor to select the right slicers and executing a well-defined project implementation plan was the key factors to the success of the project. The expansion strategy was successful, leading to increased profits, excellent customer satisfaction, and a more efficient production process.
