If the primary measure you use to evaluate the success of your fab shop is how many square feet produced, then chances are you are not making as much money as you should.

Your shop does not have an infinite amount of capacity to make money – it is limited. You can only get so many kitchens or so many square feet through your shop in a day. Even though your capacity is limited, there is always room to improve. So, the question is: Are you making all the money you can from your shop?

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