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it ’ s a careful balance between containing our costs and maintaining the quality of the product .
“ As we delve further into the realm of lightout operations , automation is crucial . We will be investing in a CNC milling machine with a ten-pallet auto load system , for instance , which can operate overnight without human intervention . The machine has in-process gauging and can check its own work ; we just ensure there are sufficient pallets , tools , and materials to enable production with no manual labor .”
With strategic investments , Muffett is continuously enhancing its efficiency and subsequently expanding its capabilities as it strives to grow in certain markets . “ We have some interesting potential new customers lined up , and our current customer base is showing signs of increasing , particularly as we experience a lot of repeat business ,” Mark says . “ We ’ re currently focusing on our marketing efforts , as Muffett ’ s capabilities have always been somewhat of a secret , but we want people to know that we ’ re experts in our field . We have to get in front of the right audience and highlight our services to educate people on what we can do .”
Sarah concludes : “ Further afield , we hope to double in size within the next ten years and expand our reach to a variety of sectors and markets . We will continue to invest in our people , processes , and equipment to continuously innovate , enhance efficiency , and provide greater flexibility .” ■
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