Frankston Packaging Is Leading the Way in Short-Run Offset

So important is OEE to Frankston's short-run business plan that the company installed 50-inch television screens throughout the plant showing OEE and the associated production numbers. "Now our employees have a visual on how their machine and others are running throughout the day," says Bullock.

Replacing older, slower technology with new solutions has let Frankston make the most of shorter setups and faster operating speeds that over the years have shrunk turn times from 30 days to about five. In fact, some jobs can be turned around in a single day when there are no changes to the carton. "It's not just about lead times," insists Bullock. "Our investments have paid significant additional dividends in the form of higher quality and reduced waste."