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Clock In/Clock Out Brings Labor and Production Together

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 11, 2025

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
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    How to Calculate and Improve Machine Availability
    Downtime / February 10, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Machine availability measures the percentage of time equipment is available for production. High machine availability is critical for maintaining consistent production output and...

    A Guide to Cutter Compensation: What is G41 and G42?
    MachineMetrics / February 03, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Cutter compensation allows for precise adjustments in CNC machining, ensuring accuracy and quality in the manufacturing process. It enables operators to account for tool wear, diameter...

    Industrial IoT is a Necessity, Not a “Nice-to-Have”
    industrial iot / January 27, 2022
    This article is part of a series addressing the most pressing concerns manufacturers have when it comes to Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT solutions. In the rapidly changing manufacturing technology...

    Kepware vs. MachineMetrics: What’s the Better Solution ...
    data collection / January 19, 2022
    Kepware has long been synonymous with industrial connectivity. Having been founded in the mid-1990’s, they have successfully helped connect a large variety of industrial equipment across a wide range...

    Yes, You Really Are Ready for Industry 4.0: Here’s Why
    industrial iot / January 13, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Manufacturers must assess their IoT readiness to ensure a smooth transition to smart, connected operations. Successful IoT implementation requires robust data infrastructure, skilled...
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