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The Challenge of Tracking Manual Processes in Manufacturing

The Hidden Half of Manufacturing Despite massive investments in automation, the majority of manufacturing work is still performed by people. In fact, studies show that 72% of factory tasks are
MachineMetrics / Sep 29, 2025

MachineMetrics and WM Synergy Partner to Deliver...

EASTHAMPTON, MA – September 19, 2025 – Manufacturing has always been defined by its ability to plan and challenged by its ability to execute. ERP systems outline the ideal production path: what to
press release / Sep 19, 2025

What is Production Intelligence? Closing the Execution Gap...

Most manufacturers don’t have a data problem. They have a decision problem. In fact, most manufacturers are drowning in data - machines stream data 24/7. Dashboards display utilization, OEE, and
MachineMetrics / Sep 02, 2025

MachineMetrics and Cre8tive Technology and Design Announce...

Northampton, MA – August 27, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the pioneer in intelligent, real-time MES for discrete manufacturing, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Cre8tive Technology and
press release / Aug 27, 2025
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    Make Gains Stick with the Continuous Improvement Tracke...
    MachineMetrics / June 05, 2025
    You ran the kaizen event. You saw the improvement. But two months later… is anything actually different? It’s a challenge every CI leader faces. Gains made during Lean or Six Sigma initiatives often...

    Closing the Gap Between Scheduling and Execution with t...
    MachineMetrics / May 28, 2025
    Manufacturing schedules look great on paper—until they meet the real world. Every day, jobs run late. Machines sit idle. Priorities shift. And despite everyone’s best efforts, it’s hard to answer one...

    Real-Time Job Tracking Delivers Clarity to the Chaos of...
    MachineMetrics / May 21, 2025
    Even the most capable ERP system can only tell you what was planned. It can’t tell you what’s actually happening on the floor, right now. For most discrete manufacturers, job tracking still relies on...

    Tariffs & the Factory: What Plant Leaders Can Do to Fig...
    MachineMetrics / May 01, 2025
    Executive Snapshot Tariff policy has shifted sharply in the past 18 months, squeezing margins for U.S. discrete-manufacturing plants. Metal duties remain in force, a new 25% levy on imported vehicles...

    Optimize Changeovers and Reduce Downtime with MachineMe...
    MachineMetrics / April 29, 2025
    Did you know that MachineMetrics provides real-time visibility into tool life across your entire shop floor? MachineMetrics Tool Life Monitoring delivers real-time visibility into tool life and...
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