How does the plant perform at normal rather than peak utilisation?
Assess contribution by product line, fixed-cost absorption, utilisation, energy, maintenance and working capital through a full demand cycle.
Are environmental, safety and infrastructure liabilities fully quantified?
Examine plant title or lease, machinery life, safety, environmental permits, emissions, certifications, supply contracts, pension and workforce obligations.
Which customers and specialist employees are essential to capacity?
Environmental remediation, ageing infrastructure, cyclical customers and specialised labour dependencies can be larger than the enterprise price.
How will plant and permit responsibility change without stopping production?
Plan a controlled transfer of plant responsibility, production, permits, maintenance, unions or staff representation, customers and critical suppliers.