Efficiency Factors, Losses, Financial And

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Efficiency Factors, Losses, Financial And Managerial Efficiency DAIRY PLANT MANAGEMENT (DTT-421) A K JHA INTRODUCTION Operation of a dairy plant in a highly effective manner is possible only when all factors involved are synchronized. It is difficult to Perfection in efficiency may be considered impossibility. But the various operations which conform to the recognized standards of efficiency should at all times be equal to or above the standards. The overall efficiency of the plant operation is directly related to productivity and hence, it is absolutely necessary to maintain this efficiency as high as possible by optimizing the use of available resources and facilities. DEFINITION operating efficiency may be defined as the ability to produce the desired products with minimum efforts, expense and waste without sacrificing the workers' welfare. FACTORS EFFECTING PLANT OPERATING EFFICIENCY Suitable location: Location of the dairy plant should such that collection and distribution of milk and milk products can be performed smoothly and economically. Besides, further expansion of the plant building should be possible. Supply of services and utilities should be uninterrupted. Building sf the plant should be well planned to ensure better working condition and hygienic condition, ease and safe production, lighting and ventilation. Adequate supply of raw milk into the plant and its scheduled arrival enhances plant operation efficiency. Quality of raw material Good quality of raw milk eventually reduces the requirement of number of quality tests for accepting the milk. A 10% rejection means 10% wastage of reception time. FACTORS EFFECTING PLANT OPERATING EFFICIENCY Specific work schedule: Work schedules should be prepared in such a manner that no working hour is wasted. Efficient and skilled labours are an asset for a dairy plant as they save time by their efficiency and prevent waste and damage to the equipments also. Training facilities enhance work efficiency as the labour force gets training on production and processing equipments. FACTORS EFFECTING PLANT OPERATING EFFICIENCY Proper processing units All processing equipment must be appropriate and up to the standard because these are the pivots for plant operation efficiency. Milk receiving equipment Vacuum samplers, automatic weight records, etc. will save a lot of labour; vertical storage tanks saves lot of floor space and thus it allows space for free movement of workers and also increase efficiency. Conveyors Instead of manual handling of cans, mechanical conveyors should be used. It will save time and prevent physical damage to the floor. Control