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“ Benchmarks aren’ t just about identifying problems, they’ re about enabling progress.”
Analyzing your maintenance program provides a clear picture of shop throughput and technician efficiency. For example, the industry benchmark for a full-time technician working 2,080 hours annually is around 1,500 direct labor hours. If your fleet is falling below that threshold, the benchmark becomes a diagnostic tool.
threshold, the benchmark becomes a diagnostic tool,” he explained.“ It could indicate an issue with time tracking, a productivity gap or something more nuanced, like experienced staff taking on mentoring roles, which naturally increases indirect labor hours.”
“ Benchmarks aren’ t just about identifying problems, they’ re about enabling progress,” Duke added.“ They help you spot long-term trends and make short-term adjustments. It all starts with accurate data and meaningful measures that give you the confidence to make smart decisions and drive continuous improvement.”

“ Benchmarks aren’ t just about identifying problems, they’ re about enabling progress.”

Wrap-Around Aerial Platform attaches to an aerial boom in place of a standard work platform

Platform features two side platforms. Maintains existing functionality of an aerial work platform while providing unique new capabilities, benefits and a safer work environment for the workers to access a task at any height. Can be configured into L- Shape, U-Shape, and can surround a vertical structure to provide 360 degree access. https:// www. liftandaccess. com / sites / default / files / lombardilift _ short _ version _ 1. m4v
GREATER ACCESSIBILITY
EASIER SAFER MORE EFFICIENT
Donald Lombardi x( 978) 578-4189 x sales @ lombardilift. com x www. lombardilift. com The original Lombardi Lift was designed and patented in 2007. The prototype was constructed at Diversified Product Development
Engineering and Manufacturing-Diversified Product Development x( 254) 757-1177 x sales @ lift-wise. com
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