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Make Gains Stick with the Continuous Improvement Tracker

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 05, 2025

Closing the Gap Between Scheduling and Execution with the...

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
MachineMetrics / May 28, 2025

Real-Time Job Tracking Delivers Clarity to the Chaos of the...

Even the most capable ERP system can only tell you what was planned. It can’t tell you what’s actually happening on the floor, right now. For most discrete manufacturers, job tracking still relies on
MachineMetrics / May 21, 2025

Tariffs & the Factory: What Plant Leaders Can Do to Fight...

Executive Snapshot Tariff policy has shifted sharply in the past 18 months, squeezing margins for U.S. discrete-manufacturing plants. Metal duties remain in force, a new 25% levy on imported vehicles
MachineMetrics / May 01, 2025
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    Bridging the Gap Between Shop Floor and ERP
    MachineMetrics / April 09, 2025
    Despite significant investments in ERP systems, many manufacturers still struggle to manage their operations effectively. The root of the problem? A lack of accurate, real-time data from the...

    How a Global Automotive Supplier Prevents Tool Failures...
    MachineMetrics / March 10, 2025
    Customer Profile Industry: Automotive Operations: High-volume precision machining for major automotive OEMs Products: Complex machined components used in steering, driveline, and suspension systems...

    MachineMetrics Unveils Revolutionary AI-Driven Tool Mon...
    MachineMetrics / March 04, 2025
    MachineMetrics, the global leader in production intelligence for discrete manufacturers, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking predictive tool monitoring solution. With...

    MachineMetrics Announces AWS GovCloud Availability to S...
    MachineMetrics / February 19, 2025
    We're excited to announce that MachineMetrics is now available in AWS GovCloud (US), providing manufacturers working with government contracts and defense suppliers a secure, compliant solution for...

    What is Work in Progress (WIP) in Manufacturing? A Comp...
    MachineMetrics / February 19, 2025
    Work in progress (WIP) in manufacturing refers to partially finished products at various stages of production, and it’s a key concept in efficiency. Taking the right approach to managing WIP in...
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