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
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
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
With each generation of manufacturing, advances have taken place in the form of process adjustments, continuous improvement initiatives, and programs such as Lean and Six Sigma. Operators, line...
Using Shop Floor Control to Manage with Confidence Intelligent shop floor management is a basic premise of modern management approaches. It’s proven that optimally functioning shop floor operations...
What is Machine Condition Monitoring? Machine condition monitoring is the ability to assess the health of a machine over a period of time. This can include things like its efficiency, since losses in...
Key Takeaways: Effective communication helps overcome morale challenges related to machine monitoring. Transparent data sharing builds trust and encourages employee buy-in. Clear communication aligns...
Key Takeaways: MachineMetrics provides operators with real-time machine data to make informed decisions on the factory floor. Empowered operators can proactively address issues, improving overall...