Coating Process Assessment
Most engagements begin with a structured Coating Process Assessment.
The assessment provides an objective, hands-on evaluation of critical unit operations across your coating process. The goal is to identify root causes of variability, assess operational risk, and define a clear path to improvement. Each assessment consists of three main steps.
Introductory call to understand your process, equipment, team structure, and objectives.
Onsite evaluation of critical unit operations, including observation, data review, and stakeholder interviews.
Clear findings and recommendations, with options for internal execution or targeted follow-on support.
Each assessment begins with a structured discovery call to align on objectives and define the scope of work. This step ensures time onsite is focused on the unit operations and issues that matter most to your team.
Typical topics include:
Coating line configuration and process flow
Equipment types and operating ranges
Current challenges, constraints, and performance targets
Team structure, roles, and level of process ownership
This discussion establishes clear priorities and allows the onsite assessment to be efficient and productive.
01. Discover
The onsite assessment focuses on hands-on evaluation of critical unit operations across the coating process. Time is spent observing equipment in operation, reviewing available process data, and speaking directly with operators, engineers, and supervisors.
Assessment activities may include:
Walkthrough of coating, mixing, drying, and supporting processes
Observation of setup, changeover, and steady-state operation
Review of process controls, documentation, and operating practices
Interviews to capture day-to-day realities and constraints
The goal is to understand how the process truly behaves, not just how it is intended to operate.
02. Assess
Before leaving site, key observations and initial findings are reviewed with stakeholders to confirm alignment and clarify priorities. A written summary follows, documenting findings and practical recommendations.
Formats
Identified sources of variability and risk
Immediate improvement opportunities
Recommended follow-on actions, organized as discrete projects
Recommendations may be executed internally by the client or supported through targeted follow-on engagements with Coating Edge Solutions.
03. Execute
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