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ANY manufacturing, not just ammo, operates on a 10 yr plan.
1. Discussion on possible NEED / desire for expansion. 2-3 yrs of studies, discussions and logistics.
2. Decision made to expand. 2-3 yrs to obtain capital, approve plans, schedule construction.
3. Construction, equipment and staffing. 5 years.
Many things can / do change in a worldwide economy in 5 yrs. Before the actual construction begins, plans can be changed / cancelled. After that, it happens, at great expense. Look at the massive projects around, where a building as 25%, 50%, 95% completed and shut down, walk away.
Even a major need, where decisions to add production hours ( to 24/7 ); how long can the workers go? Do you hire and train more people? Time and expense? Is the equipment capable? Maintenance?
Planning 10 years ahead, when situations change overnight, not easy or fun. Just a guess, at best.
1. Discussion on possible NEED / desire for expansion. 2-3 yrs of studies, discussions and logistics.
2. Decision made to expand. 2-3 yrs to obtain capital, approve plans, schedule construction.
3. Construction, equipment and staffing. 5 years.
Many things can / do change in a worldwide economy in 5 yrs. Before the actual construction begins, plans can be changed / cancelled. After that, it happens, at great expense. Look at the massive projects around, where a building as 25%, 50%, 95% completed and shut down, walk away.
Even a major need, where decisions to add production hours ( to 24/7 ); how long can the workers go? Do you hire and train more people? Time and expense? Is the equipment capable? Maintenance?
Planning 10 years ahead, when situations change overnight, not easy or fun. Just a guess, at best.