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
At UGN, sustainability means, "Minimizing waste to improve efficiency, add value, and refine the manufacturing process for our automotive products when and where we can." Another important part of...
A lean audit is the first step toward lean manufacturing, and it is extremely important to do it right. First of all, it is important to work with your team throughout the entire process. “It is...
If you're interested in lean, there are five manufacturing terms to know when it comes to the basics of lean manufacturing. These terms might help you put words to what you see in action every day....
Things have changed. Digital transformation is about changing business models and about companies not just taking advantage of the huge opportunities created by these latest technologies but...
Nationwide Curtain Makers has grown significantly in the past two years by putting a heavy focus on improving their manufacturing efficiency. They used to be a retailer with six employees and two...