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I will be speaking at PackExpo on "Faster, Better Cheaper Changeover" at
9:50 Monday morning. I hope to see some of you there and it you are, please
come up and say hello. I will be at PackExpo all week and if anyone would
like to get together for a cup of coffee, my cell phone is 787/550-9650.
Give me a shout and we'll figure out where to meet.


SOME THOUGHTS ON...
VISITING PACKEXPO

Packexpo is just around the corner. It will be held in Chicago from
November 7-11 2004. More information can be found at www.packexpo.com
PackExpo is one of the largest shows held in the US and the world with over
1.6 million square feet of exhibit space in 5 floors in 3 buildings. In
other words, it requires a bit of thinking about beforehand to get the most
out of your visit. I've been attending for 20 years and thought I would
share some of my experiences and thoughts.

1. Wear comfortable shoes. If you walk the entire show, I have been told,
you will cover about 15 miles. In addition to all the walking, you will
likely not spend much time sitting down. No matter what, at the end of the
day, your dogs will be barking. A comfortable pair of shoes can make all
the difference. My recommendation, for both men and women, is running
shoes. Don't worry about being in fashion. Very few people will see your
feet and those that do will not care. (They may have running shoes themselves)

2. Register early. You can register online at www.packexpo.com Registration
lines at the show, especially in the morning, can be long and you don't
need to spend your first day waiting in line.

3. Take advantage of the conference program. This year there will be more
conferences on more topics than ever before. Be sure to circle 9:55 Monday
and come hear me. You can find a complete schedule at www.packexpo.com I
tried to provide a direct link but for some reason when I do, it crashes my
e-mail. You can try typing this into your browser, removing the spaces

>http:// pei2004.packexpo.com/ pei2004/content/gsb_grid_v2.pdf

4. Eat a good breakfast. Meals at McCormick Place have gotten better over
the years but are still nothing to write home about. Also, time spent
eating is time spent not seeing the show. I've found that a good solid
breakfast allows me to go the entire day without lunch. Many exhibitors
will have popcorn, candy and other munchies to take the edge off.

5. Carry a bottle of water.

6. Make a plan of what you want to see at the show. You know what your
needs will be, make sure you locate and visit the people who can supply
these needs. If you are doing blister packing, make sure you list all the
blister pack vendors at the show, figure out where they are located and
make a map to locate them. Doing this will save you a lot of time backing
and forthing. Make sure that you look at all the blister pack vendors not
just the few you are familiar with. Just because you are wedded to one
manufacturer, doesn't mean that others won't have things of interest in
their booths. One of the great things about a show like PackExpo is that
you will get to see the newest technology, side by side, from all
manufacturers.

7. The good folks at PackExpo put out two show directories. One is pretty
heavy duty with maps of each hall, complete info including addresses,
telephones and the like on each exhibitor and much other useful
information. Make sure you get one of these not only to use at the show but
to keep on your desk when you get back to the office. It is an invaluable
reference. The other directory is a quick reference with only exhibitor
names and booth numbers. It is sized to carry in a hip or jacket pocket for
ready use.
TIP: Write your name on the front of your guide(s). If you use it for
making notes, you will not want to get it mixed up with someone else's copy.

8. When listing the things that you specifically want to see, allow plenty
of time to see everything else. If you are really ambitious, plan to spend
4-5 days at the show and walk up and down every aisle. Many of the vendors
will be smaller companies that you have never heard of. Give them a look
anyway, they are often the ones with the most unusual and innovative ideas.

9. Look at exhibitors from other industries. The fact that you work in the
food industry, for example, does not mean that vendors of pharmaceutical
equipment will not have things of interest. As in step 6, the key is to
avoid tunnel vision. Keep an open mind and look at everything.

10. When speaking with exhibitors, don't just ask them what they offer,
tell them what you need or want. This show is not just a good opportunity
for potential buyers, it is a very potent forum where vendors can find out
how their equipment is used and to get ideas for future improvements and
innovations.

11. All attendees at PackExpo get a magnetic swipe card that exhibitors
will use to collect your information. The first time you use it, check the
printout to make sure that your address, phone etc is correct. In addition
to the swipe card, you should still bring plenty of business cards.
Networking, at the show, at hospitality suites and other venues is an
important benefit. It is better to have a pocketful of business cards and
not swap them than to need to swap cards and not have any.

12. Many exhibitors will prefer to take your information and send
literature after the show. However, you can still accumulate a considerable
amount of stuff each day. You will be able to get plastic carry bags in a
number of booths but I find these get pretty heavy very quickly. I strongly
recommend that you carry a lightweight cloth briefcase with a shoulder
strap to collect this stuff in. A lightweight backpack also works well
though it tends to be a bit harder to put things into.

13. Did I mention comfortable shoes? That may my single most valuable piece
of advice.

TIP OF THE MONTH...
STORE CHANGEPARTS ON THE MACHINE

How much time is lost every changeover going to the toolroom chasing the
changeparts for the next changeover. Is there any reason that these parts
cannot be stored right on the machine?

One example where I saw this was a cartoner with interchangeable buckets.
Over the center of the machine, the users built a rack to store the
buckets. This not only saves the time spent chasing the parts, it also
simplified changeover. The parts were directly above the point where they
were used. The mechanic would remove a bucket, raise it, move it forward
and place it on the rack. Mounting the new bucket was just the reverse. No
bending, reaching or moving around.



Best,

John R Henry CPP

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Best,

John R Henry CPP

Visit the Quick Changeover website at http://www.changeover.com




Best,

John R Henry CPP

Visit the Quick Changeover website at http://www.changeover.com





Best,

John R Henry CPP

Visit the Quick Changeover website at http://www.changeover.com





Best,

John R Henry CPP

Visit the Quick Changeover website at http://www.changeover.com