Big data and manufacturing go hand in hand, because so much of what goes on in a manufacturing business is measurable and able to be optimized. Data streams are increasing in size, relevance, and
The Adoption of Big Data Analytics in Manufacturing The term “big data” refers to increasingly complex, massive data stores that can’t be effectively processed using traditional methods. In
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturing is roaring back to life and with it comes a renewed focus on Digital Transformation initiatives. The industry stands on the doorstep of its much
One of the greatest struggles for any manufacturer is knowing what is actually happening on the shop floor. To overcome this struggle manufacturers are using OEE Software to collect the critical data
Lean manufacturing. Machine monitoring. If you’re in manufacturing, chances are, you’re hearing these terms mentioned more and more in the same article or conversation. And with good reason. They...
Updated March 19, 2021 Understanding the value of lean manufacturing, how to build a lean manufacturing shop and how to profit from it is a critical learning for shops that want to compete for...
Think You Know What's Eating Your Profits? Think Again. "And most companies are largely blind to the lack of clarity that is eating their time and profits. They simply don’t see it." Can Smart...
Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town by Beth Macy Many lean manufacturers deal with the pricing pressures from Chinese...