Seamless operations in high-voltage is key to success

Seamless operations in high-voltage is key to success 

The world of high-voltage equipment manufacturing is a complex interplay of technology precision, and global collaboration. To coordinate and deliver the wide range of products that meet the stringent demands of the industry, seamless operations are paramount. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of operations in high-voltage manufacturing facilities, understanding all the different skills required and how the numerous talents drive business performance, customer satisfaction, and environmental sustainability. By the end, I hope you have a deeper understanding of high-voltage operations.

Discover more about operational efficiency in the latest episode of the Power Pulse podcast: Unlocking the secret to seamless high-voltage operations.

The foundation of seamless operations

At the heart of operations lies a deep understanding of customers’ needs and a robust operational framework. Translating customer demand into actionable plans involves not just enquiring into their current needs, but also anticipating future requirements. This involves a meticulous analysis of both explicit and implicit customer requirements and incorporating them into a comprehensive and operational planning process.

Efficient operations management ensures that the products being manufactured meet the highest international standards of quality and performance while optimizing resource allocation, scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce. Operations management encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and activities, including:

• management of production processes;
• optimization of production schedules;
• maintenance of production equipment and machinery;
• coordination of supply chain activities;
• management of inventory levels; and
• supervision of quality control procedures.

Operations underpin business performance by optimizing resource utilization, reducing costs, and improving overall productivity. Moreover, customer satisfaction hinges on the consistent delivery of high-quality products, which is directly influenced by the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. At Hitachi Energy, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software serves as the backbone of these operations, integrating planning, manufacturing, quality control, finance and delivery into a unified platform.

Beyond processes and tools, operations is all about the people. Multiple skills and tons of experience create efficiency while ensuring safety and a sustainable work environment. It is just stunning to see the power and energy when bringing people from different backgrounds, with different experiences together. The best ideas are generated when we all work together to improve the outcome of operations.