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
It's likely going to take more than numbers to get your team on board and excited about lean manufacturing. The Fabricator said, "If being lean were all about the technicalities, you could rule the...
Industry Week recently talked about misconceptions in lean manufacturing and robots saying, "For many, a conversation about lean manufacturing and automation frequently is reduced to man versus...
Lean manufacturing is definitely about saving time and money. Apruve said, "Lean manufacturing is designed to focus on the weakest links in your manufacturing process and cut down on wasteful issues...
Lean manufacturing has been around for a while. However, many people misunderstand lean and see it as a destination instead of a journey. Plus, it's not always about tackling the biggest problems...
What is the key to lean manufacturing? Understanding the Kaizen. Manufacturing Automation said, "Lean manufacturing aims to eliminate waste and Kaizen focuses on creating an environment and culture...