Getting accurate rip yield numbers is crucial for making smart manufacturing decisions. But if you’re only relying on your rip line computer’s calculations, you might be overestimating your yield—and overpaying for in-house ripping.
We recently encountered a manufacturer who believed they were getting a 90% yield from their gang rip saw, while our outsourced rip line was reporting just 83% from the exact same material. At first, this discrepancy made no sense—until we uncovered the error.
Many manufacturers assume the percentage displayed on their rip saw’s computer is the true yield. But that’s not always the case. The problem? The rip saw doesn’t account for cutbacks, bad rips, or footage lost due to defects.
Without tracking the real footage in versus out, manufacturers end up with inaccurate yield numbers. And that means they could be underestimating the true cost of keeping their ripping in-house.
To avoid this mistake, follow these four simple steps:
When our client adjusted their calculations to this method, they realized their actual yield was much lower than they thought. And after crunching the numbers, they found that outsourcing their ripping to us was significantly more cost-effective than keeping it in-house.
Don’t let bad data lead to bad financial decisions. If you’re ready to see how outsourcing can improve your bottom line, book a call to learn more about our dimensional program.