For manufacturers operating multiple plants, getting real-time, apples-to-apples visibility is a major challenge. Each site often runs different systems, measures performance with different KPIs, or
Legacy MES systems and basic monitoring tools are often rigid and slow to adapt. While they claim to offer broad functionality, they’re rarely configured to reflect the nuances of your operations -
There’s no shortage of data on the modern shop floor. The problem is getting the right information to the right people - with the right context to make a difference. Supervisors walk the floor to
For most manufacturers, labor tracking still feels like a disconnected process. Time clocks sit in one system, job data lives in another, and payroll has to piece it all together later. This creates
Lean manufacturing has stood the test of time as an effective way to increase efficiency in manufacturing. Tech Target defines lean manufacturing as, "A methodology that focuses on minimizing waste...
Have you heard of standardized work? It has to do with keeping the order in which tasks are done documented. Convergence Training said, "You can think of standardized work as defining who does the...
Lean manfuacturing techniques can really help your business move forward. Business Matters Magazine said, "With lean manufacturing, you only have the materials that you need and use. Because of this,...
Are you using big data for lean manufacturing? One major way it can help is in reducing waste. Rugged Mobility for Business said, "Big data analytics, machine learning and simulation systems, can...
Did you know that agile manufacturing and lean manufacturing aren't exactly the same? Lean manufacturing was developed by Toyota and is all about being extremely efficient. There are set principles...