Should We Calibrate Ourselves?
Most companies discover they cannot effectively perform their own
calibrations for many reasons. The most frequent issues with internal
calibrations are:
Cost of standards: Often, the cost of the assets with the
required accuracy to perform the calibration is prohibitive (It could take years
of calibrations to pay for one standard).
Developing Procedures: Many manufacture’s procedures are not
readily available. Sometimes they require research and development. This can
cost hundreds of hours of labor.
Productivity of Technicians: Often a non-commercial
calibration laboratory’s productivity per employee is only a fraction of what
can be obtained through an external commercial calibration laboratory who
specializes in automation, efficient procedures and experienced management.
Cost of Management: Managing the employees, assets,
maintenance and processes of a calibration lab can be burdensome on existing
management staff.
Not a core competency: The overall management burden of the
operation distracts from the core competency of the company.
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