However, a case can be made for thinking small in terms of system design. One of the most obvious advantages of a small system is the capital investment itself. A smaller system provides some additional capacity per hour and in many cases cuts the investment to a fraction of the cost of a big system. Of course, the space required for this system is also smaller, which saves real estate dollars.
A smaller design also means less people to man the system. This is a particular advantage when production demand fluctuates from week to week. The chance of incurring idle time for labor while the job is set up is much less with a small system. The peak demand requirements can be met by working overtime with a small crew. Using a small crew gives the definite advantage of more seasoned workers on the job.