When we saw an increase in production rate needed during opportunity assessments at Monsanto and Solutia, we would salivate. Impressive results could be obtained in a matter of a few days by a simple change in setpoint, tuning, and/or configuration. These were quick hits and were often done right at the end of the opportunity assessment while motivation and enthusiasm was at its peak. Once we left the plant, other priorities often sneaked into the picture.
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