One of Wiley ’ s newest endeavors is the construction of prefabricated wall panels , for which it now has a new wall panel machine to more efficiently construct a higher quality wall panel . The new partially computer-controlled machine was designed especially for Wiley and is one of the best in the industry . In order to maximize the utility of its automated capabilities , Wiley employs nearly 50 computer operators and programmers experienced in engineering , design , export , sales , and accounting software systems . Central to the operation is the highly specialized wooden-truss design program used by the engineering staff . To ensure that all of this technology results in the highest quality products , the Wiley production facility is one of a very small percentage of facilities that opens their doors to the rigid quality-control specifications of the Pre-Fab Construction Industry .
Current Production Process
Wiley Housing Systems , Inc ., is a batch production company that specializes in make-to-order timber housing systems . The manufacturing facility is over 100,000 square feet in size ( see the accompanying figure ) and is sectioned off into different areas such as wall , floor , and roof truss assembly , raw material cutting , and metal storage . Each of the assembly lines is fed by a common 26,000 square foot on-site supply point . The only required materials are commonsized lumber ( i . e ., 2 × 4 , 2 × 6 , etc .), aluminum connecting plates , and nails . However , each of the processes is tailored to meet customer demands and specifications .
All of Wiley ’ s products are constructed of standard dimensional lumber that arrives via truck or train and is stockpiled in its lumber yard . Typically , Wiley has enough lumber on site for two weeks of continuous operation without replenishment . All other inventory , work-in-process , and common materials are stored inside the production facility . Once an order is received , the staff engineers design the truss system and electronically queue the order for manufacture . The production foreman then assigns the order to a cutting team . This team consists of two men — the sawer and the tailor . The sawer is responsible for saw setup , as well as lumber