Operations Engineering and Operations Master Plan

Building a new facility or exploring a new system design is no easy feat. Aligning that goal with company objectives for a successful system launch introduces several questions along the way, no matter the industry. Bastian Solutions consultants work with customers to ensure project concepts are executed successfully with business goals, budget and timelines in mind to ensure proper planning. Some new system challenges and considerations include:  

• Labor costs, inefficiencies and shortages 
• Distribution and manufacturing rising costs  
• Space inefficiency 
• Non-value-add activities 
• Long or inconsistent fulfillment timeframes 
• Customer expectations  
• Seamless integration with existing equipment 

The purpose of an Operations Master Plan is to determine the best long-term configuration of material handling equipment, processes and staffing to meet your company’s vision for the future. Whether you are building a new facility, exploring a new system, or wanting to improve current operations, our consultants employ a proven methodology consisting of four distinct phases to ensure a properly sized solution.

Phase 1 Current State Review and Assessment 

• Understand current operations.  
• Analyze data and define future design requirements. 

Phase 2 Alternatives Analysis and Qualification 

• Identify potential concepts. 
• Evaluate conceptual alternatives. 
• Prioritize alternatives. 
• Present recommendations. 

Phase 3 Solution Development 

• Conceptual design development incorporating lean operations and material flow principles. 
• Equipment engineering. 
• Design, simulate and finalize. 

Phase 4 Business Case and Timeline 

• Determine equipment, software and installation costs. 
• Develop business case and implementation plan. 
• Complete final deliverables and presentation. 

The role of our consultants doesn’t end with a finished Operations Master Plan. Instead, Bastian Solutions consultants follow the project through all stages of development with detailed design reviews, functional specification development, reporting specifications, testing plan development, and training plan development, as well as site support during critical implementation phases. Our team of dedicated advisors provide insight into customers’ needs to help ensure successful, on-time system delivery.