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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

Clock In/Clock Out Brings Labor and Production Together

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 11, 2025

Make Gains Stick with the Continuous Improvement Tracker

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 05, 2025

Closing the Gap Between Scheduling and Execution with the...

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
MachineMetrics / May 28, 2025
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    Production Visibility: How to Unlock Real-Time Shop Flo...
    MachineMetrics / July 28, 2022
    In traditional manufacturing operations, production visibility was limited by manual processes for tracking data. Operators, technicians, and managers relied upon a sea of charts, graphs, forms, and...

    The Importance of Data Standardization in Manufacturing
    data collection / March 24, 2022
    The power of data brought to life by the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) technologies is undisputed. For manufacturing, it’s no...

    How Data Accessibility Drives Organizational Alignment ...
    MachineMetrics / February 28, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Data accessibility is crucial for manufacturers seeking to make informed decisions and improve operational performance. IoT systems streamline data collection, making it easier for...

    Fact or Fiction: Which Story is Your Data Telling You?
    data collection / January 28, 2021
    Key Takeaways: Accurate data interpretation is crucial for making informed decisions in manufacturing, but biases and assumptions can distort insights. Data-driven decision-making requires reliable...

    The Impact of Visible Machine Data Across the Executive...
    MachineMetrics / September 11, 2020
    Key Takeaways: Visible machine data helps executives make informed strategic decisions. Access to real-time data aligns operations with business goals and boosts productivity. Transparency in machine...
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