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
The statistics show that robots are leading to more jobs in manufacturing, not less. The jobs created by automation are safer and more desirable to the tech savvy next generation. "Demand for...
Supply Chain Dive said, "With machines and parts interconnected with one another, purchasing managers have the added responsibility of thinking about how new parts will integrate with existing...
Forbes reported, "Consumers today want products that are smarter, more customized and available on demand. The only way companies can satisfy this need is by creating a new business model that...
Smart manufacturing isn't just a broad buzzword. It has specific characteristics that contribute to its success. One important characteristic is making important data available to those it affects -...
Updated: January 21, 2021 Here’s what we will cover in this in-depth article on cloud computing in manufacturing: An Introduction to Cloud Computing in Manufacturing What is Cloud Computing? What is...