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Virtual Part Counter: Reliable Data Even When Your Machines...

Reliable part counts are the backbone of good decision-making on the shop floor. Yet for many manufacturers, getting that number right is anything but easy. Some machines have unreliable or
MachineMetrics / Jul 16, 2025

Enterprise Widgets Deliver Real-Time Visibility Across...

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
MachineMetrics / Jul 02, 2025

MachineMetrics App Framework: Custom Insights without the...

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 -
MachineMetrics / Jun 25, 2025

Real-Time Visibility with the Production Order Dashboard

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 19, 2025
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    Machine Utilization: Track and Improve Equipment Perfor...
    MachineMetrics / August 18, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Machine utilization measures how effectively manufacturing equipment is used in production processes. High utilization rates indicate efficient use of resources, leading to lower costs...

    Operationalizing Manufacturing Data: From Systems to Ac...
    MachineMetrics / August 11, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Turning manufacturing data into actionable insights improves operational efficiency. Effective data strategies require real-time analysis and integration with workflows....

    Machine Integration: The Value of Connecting Equipment ...
    data collection / August 04, 2022
    Shop floor management systems require data to execute their core functions properly. MES systems need part counts, cycle times, and inventory records. Quality management systems need rejected part...

    How to Calculate and Reduce Lead Time
    MachineMetrics / August 01, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Lead time is the total time from the initiation to the completion of a production process. Reducing lead time is crucial for improving responsiveness and customer satisfaction....

    How to Calculate and Reduce Cycle Time
    MachineMetrics / August 01, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Cycle time measures the duration needed to complete one production cycle, directly impacting efficiency and output. Reducing cycle time can lead to higher productivity and lower...
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