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Build vs. Buy MES | The Case for Modular MES

The manufacturing landscape is evolving, and so are the challenges manufacturers face when managing shop floor operations. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have long been heralded as the
MachineMetrics / Jan 09, 2025

2024 Year in Review: Driving the Future of Production...

What a year it has been! In 2024 we continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in production monitoring and operational excellence - introducing cutting-edge capabilities, celebrating
MachineMetrics / Dec 31, 2025

Rethinking MES for Digital Transformation

Digital transformation has become a necessity for manufacturers aiming to compete in an increasingly complex and fast-paced global market. However, the journey to achieving a fully integrated,
MachineMetrics / Nov 25, 2024

Production Planning and Scheduling: Taking a Modern Approach

The modern manufacturing landscape presents a host of new challenges, including the increasing complexity of production planning and scheduling. Traditional methods, from whiteboards to spreadsheets,
MachineMetrics / Oct 02, 2024
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    What you can gain from lean manufacturing
    Lean Manufacturing / February 24, 2018
    There are some well known benefits of lean manufacturing such as saving money and improving efficiency. There are also some lesser known benefits like reflecting the needs of stakeholders and...

    MachineMetrics Launches Production Waste Calculator
    MachineMetrics / February 15, 2018
    In a time when the bottom line has never been more meaningful for companies, waste elimination is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any business. Understanding what...

    La-Z-Boy uses lean manufacturing
    Lean Manufacturing / January 29, 2018
    The La-Z-Boy chair is a staple in many U.S. homes, and one of many companies that use lean manufacturing. "The difference for us has been that we have a really good lean foundation, and we have...

    How lean manufacturing saved a furniture factory
    Lean Manufacturing / January 24, 2018
    Gaston Caperton bought a troubled furniture factory and transformed it into the successful Gat Creek Furniture. He did so using lean manufacturing techniques, focusing on efficiency. It worked....

    How to Identify and Reduce Waste in Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / January 18, 2018
    The advent of digital transformation has provided a unique opportunity for manufacturers to embrace new technologies that will allow them to take their lean manufacturing initiatives to the next...
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