The integrity of a mechanic's toolbox and tools, especially in the aviation industry, is extremely vital for foreign object debris (FOD) prevention. Aircraft maintenance professionals must ensure that no tools are left in the aircraft or engine after maintenance is performed. Asset management aside, the importance of keeping tools where they need to be is essential for risk management and, if not assessed properly, could have catastrophic results. "For our automotive customers, organization and efficiency are directly related to revenue and productivity, which is their main goal," explained Colby McConnell, founder and president of Sonic Tools. "However, we know with our aviation customers how important organization and efficiency are for FOD prevention. The main reason aviation mechanics should keep an organized and efficient work system is for safety. Each industry is different, but at the end-of-day it's about the bottom line: Revenue, productivity, risk management and cost associated with that risk."
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