The IPM Method:
Step 3 — Implement & Test

Execution That Ensures Performance

The Value of Implementation & Testing

Implementation & Testing is where engineered plans move from paper to the plant floor. IPM manages every detail of site preparation, OEM coordination, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Precision, discipline, and verification ensure that every packaging system is installed correctly, commissioned efficiently, and validated for sustained uptime.

Site Preparation and OEM Coordination

Before installation begins, the facility must be ready. IPM manages construction, utility connections, and equipment foundations to eliminate delays once machines arrive. As an OEM-neutral partner, IPM coordinates technicians during installation, aligning their work with system requirements while advocating for the customer’s best interests. IPM holds every partner accountable for performance, safety, and adherence to schedule.

Key Milestones in
Implementation & Testing

IPM executes with discipline and precision.
Each milestone reduces risk, validates performance, and safeguards uptime from day one:

Site
Preparation

Secure construction, utilities, and facility readiness for installation.

OEM
Coordination

Oversee OEM technicians to ensure proper installation and accountability.

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Verify equipment performance under controlled conditions.

Installation &
Commissioning

Direct onsite installation, system integration, and commissioning for reliable operation.

Site Acceptance
Testing (SAT)

Validate the integrated packaging system in the customer facility, confirming performance and uptime readiness.

SAT and Performance Validation

Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) is the definitive proof that the system performs as promised. Conducted at the customer facility after installation and commissioning, SAT confirms that each machine center functions in sync as a single, integrated packaging line. During this phase, IPM verifies rates, uptime targets, and reliability under real operating conditions, supported by formal field observation reports. The process ensures the line is production-ready, safeguarding uptime, runnability, and the customer’s investment.

FAT, Installation and Commissioning

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) verifies that equipment meets design specifications before integration, typically at the OEM or IPM facility, and sometimes at the customer site if pre-install checks are required. Once FAT is complete, IPM manages installation and commissioning, overseeing integration with System as a Machine controls. IPM conducts frequent site visits and provides field observation reports to keep progress visible and ensure accountability.

Commissioning is a pivotal phase, transitioning the line from installed equipment to a synchronized, production-ready system. It validates control strategies, fine-tunes performance, and confirms that every machine center runs in harmony. This disciplined stage ensures the packaging line is fully operational, optimized for sustained uptime, and positioned to deliver rapid ROI.

From Implementation to
Training & Optimization

Implementation & Testing is the bridge between execution and long-term success. With performance validated and uptime secured, the system transitions seamlessly to Step 4: Training & Optimization. In this next stage, IPM equips operators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to sustain reliability and protect uptime over the life of the packaging line.

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The IPM Method:Step 3 — Implement & Test

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