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44 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2023 For electronics manufacturers, consistently producing quality products is the baseline for success. Even as pressures created by supply chain disruptions and labor scarcity persist, organizations need to focus on continuous improvement to remain competitive. In this effort, manufacturers should chal- lenge themselves by constantly seeking to make operations run better, increase profit- ability, and improve the customer experience. By focusing on activities that move the per- formance needle, organizations can attain a higher state of production excellence. Identifying High-payoff Activities What exactly is a high-payoff activity (HPA)? HPAs are activities that directly improve pro- cesses, enhance best practices, and evolve the production facility to the next level of produc- tion excellence. Top 5 High-profile Activities for Production Excellence HPAs fall into five categories. ey are: • Safety • Quality • On-time delivery • Cost reduction/efficiency gain • Continuous improvement When deployed, these five types of HPA can improve production performance. Safety Safety should be the top priority for ever y PCB manufacturer. Protecting employees on the pro duc t ion f lo or i s no t only the right thing to do, but it is also a business best practice. Employees are happier and more productive working in a safe work- space, using safe processes, and operating throughout the day under an umbrella of safety. Connect the Dots by Kevin Beattie, SUNSTONE CIRCUITS