Instant, reliable communication amongst plant managers is essential for them to coordinate and optimize their facility’s productivity and efficiency. Even a slight delay in relaying information can prevent a company from achieving these goals, especially if the delay results in unplanned downtime for equipment retooling or maintenance.
The owners of Rice, TX-based Casita Travel Trailers—which have made fuel-efficient fiberglass trailers since 1983—are well aware of this. For many years, the family-owned company has relied on the latest technology to help managers communicate better. In 2015, for example, plant managers there began using wireless switch devices in conjunction with their portable devices and headsets to help streamline operations.