Running a manufacturing company requires more investment than most other startups. Your business depends on your ability to mass-produce premium quality products at high speed. If you can't deliver on the customer demand, your competitors will gladly fill your void. However, with the right tools, you can create a top-quality product line.

Your company's best practices and equipment are two of the biggest factors in your company's success. Manufacturing equipment tends to be expensive, so you need it to be durable and powerful enough for your company's needs. Continue reading to learn which manufacturing tools are actually worth the investment. 

Multi-packing and Cartoner Machines

Making your own cartons and other containers for your products is a great way to save on operational costs. However, if you're going to make your own packages, you need high-speed manufacturing machines. Douglas Machines' high-speed Vectra Cartoner machine is capable of making up to 300 cartons per minute (CPM). Not only is the Vectra Cartoner capable of producing at a high-speed capacity, but it's also compact so that it doesn't take up much floor space.

The Vector Cartoner loading system comes with a removable carton forming guide that ensures the consistency of your packages.

Douglas Machine has years of experience making high-quality factory machines. Their innovative solutions are the reason for their customer loyalty across a wide variety of industries. Their machines have a reputation for reliability, durability, and high quality due to efficient processes. Whether you need a vertical cartoning machine or a horizontal cartoner, Douglas Machine is a brand you can trust. 

Labeling Machines

When you own a small business, your thought process is more than likely to outsource your packaging needs. However, the more you do yourself, the more money you'll save in the long run.

If you need shrink sleeve labels for your food, beverage, or even cosmetics products, you can do it yourself in the comfort of your home. CoolJarz's shrink sleeve labeling machine can save you thousands on packaging costs, and even cut the time it takes to get your products on shelves.

Starting small is better than not starting at all. Making the changeover to handling your own shrink sleeve label needs is a huge step toward having a fully independent product line.

Conveyor Systems

Factories thrive on the continuous movement of people and machines, but you want all of your movement to be as efficient as possible. When your employees have to move materials and products from one end of the plant to another, it's taking time and energy away from production and costing you money at the same time.

The most efficient way to move materials around in a factory setting is with a network of conveyors. Using these innovative machines to move products and materials allows your workers to concentrate on more essential tasks. Contrary to the belief that machines put workers out of business, conveyors allow your employees to focus on more important tasks and even mitigate injury risks from carrying heavy materials.

Business Intelligence Software

Supply chain management is integral to ensuring your company has the proper materials in its inventory and can deliver on the customer demand. You also have to create high-quality products while figuring out ways to cut production costs.

These days, the leading manufacturing companies don't make important decisions without consulting big data. Business intelligence (BI) software is a tool that gives companies greater insights into their operations, customer needs, and the market.

 The most exciting feature of BI is predictive analytics. Predictive analytics is used from everything from forecasting trends in customer demand to preventing crime. With predictive analytics, you could perform predictive maintenance on your machines while lessening downtimes in production.

The goal of investing is to eventually reap more value from a financial exchange than you sowed into it. Tools that help you save on packaging, ease the process of moving materials, and gaining a competitive edge are always worth the investment.