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4. WORKFORCE
Expanding means new, top-notch, hightech goods, but it also could mean new
employees. Be sure to plan for additional
headcount, cost for recruiting, hiring and
training.

5. TECHNOLOGY
High-tech tools are exciting with so many
possibilities and so many options - but
those choices come at a cost. And, sometimes, the technology changes so fast that
the money spent may not be worth it in the
end. Be smart about your technology-driven
purchases. "Make sure you invest in technology that meets your goals and will not become
obsolete in the near future," mentions Steward.

6. VENDORS & SUPPLIERS
In order to be successful, businesses must
always have the right support system.
"Select the right partner suppliers that
understand your expansion plans and can
fully support you," explains Steward.

7. EQUIPMENT NEEDS
Companies should perform their research to
learn about the latest features that today's
equipment offers. "They should pay attention to ergonomics and really think about
how comfortable employees will be while
performing their tasks with the new equipment," says Little.

8. ADDITIONAL SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
When planning an expansion or possible
improvements, companies should consider employee wellbeing and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
compliance. "The maintenance provider wants
expansion, but it should be a safe expansion,"
mentions Little. "Providing safety equipment
and processes also affect capital expenditures."

9. ADDITIONAL IT EQUIPMENT
How does this new equipment interact? Is
the equipment able to communicate via a
company network? Can it be accessed offsite? Is additional IT equipment required to
utilize the equipment at its fullest capabilities. "These are very common questions that a
company should ask prior to purchasing the
equipment," notes Little.

10. COST
Always budget for more than you think you
need. Things always come up that you don't
anticipate and you don't want to be overextended in the end. Be sure to account for
some unexpected costs.

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Changing of the Seasons
Nip/Tuck: Aircraft Edition
Staving Off Obsolescence
The Business of Biz-Jet Maintenance in Latin America
Airlines Need MROs to be More Like Pit Crews
Stepping Up Ladder Safety
Time to Upgrade?
Browsing the Digital Library
Product Showcase
Only the Paranoid Survive: Overcoming Complacency
It Takes Teamwork to Identify Safety Challenges
Can People be Trained to Become Better Service Providers?
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