Let’s use an actual case study to review the pros and cons of upgrading an existing running facility—keeping in mind that the operator can neither stop, nor outsource production while the upgrade is in progress.
 
Also, bear in mind that the results described below are not always guaranteed. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and build/find another building to house your business. A complete facility audit will give you the answer one way or another.
 
Here’s the situation: A call comes in from a potential customer who has realized that his pounds/pieces ...