Direct answer
A site is ready when the machine can be delivered, positioned, connected, guarded, tested and operated without waiting for unresolved building work, utilities, materials, approvals or people. Complete the readiness review before dispatch and close critical actions before installation begins.
Key takeaways
- Define the installed and accepted production state.
- Survey the real route, space and services.
- Sequence enabling work before machinery delivery.
- Use a readiness gate and signed action list.
Set a measurable objective
Site readiness should be tied to the installation plan and site acceptance test. State the required start date, planned downtime, production cover and which operations must be available for testing.
- Set installation, commissioning and production-release dates
- Identify work that can occur only during shutdown
- Confirm product and packaging quantities for testing
- Name site, supplier and contractor owners
Measure the current production condition
Use measured dimensions rather than drawings alone. Check external access, doors, corridors, lifts, floor capacity, ceiling restrictions, drains, ventilation, power, compressed air, network and safe working space.
- Measure unloading and movement routes
- Mark final machine, conveyor and guard positions
- Verify voltage, load, air quality and pressure
- Confirm extraction, water, drainage and environmental requirements
Plan the work in a controlled sequence
Building, electrical, mechanical and IT work should be completed and tested before the supplier depends on it. Coordinate isolations, permits, lifting, waste removal and access around normal site activity.
- Issue approved layout and utility schedule
- Book lifting and positioning equipment
- Complete services with test certificates
- Prepare permits, inductions and contractor controls
Hold the improvement after handover
Hold a formal review shortly before dispatch. Critical actions should have evidence and owners; open minor items should be assessed for their effect on installation, safety and acceptance.
- Photograph completed access and service points
- Confirm materials, operators and maintenance support
- Check FAT actions that affect installation
- Approve go/no-go for delivery
Comparison table
| Stage | Customer decision | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | Define the installed and accepted production state. | A numerical target and owner |
| Baseline | Survey the real route, space and services. | Representative production records |
| Action | Sequence enabling work before machinery delivery. | A timed plan with responsibilities |
| Control | Use a readiness gate and signed action list. | Approved standard work and review data |
Free working templates
Download these files and adapt them to the actual machine, product, site and acceptance plan.
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Relevant machinery and support routes
Use the guide to define the requirement, then compare the specialist routes below against representative product, packaging and output evidence.