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Real-Time Visibility with the Production Order Dashboard

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
MachineMetrics / Jun 19, 2025

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
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    Do You Really Need to Buy that New Machine?
    MachineMetrics / March 30, 2023
    Every manufacturer has been there: Orders are out of control, and demand is sky-high. Overtime has become the norm, and everyone is wondering how to meet demand without increasing lead time and...

    How to Measure and Optimize Machine Productivity
    MachineMetrics / October 06, 2022
    Getting your machines to do more is the name of the game. Even in high-tolerance industries, it’s pivotal for equipment to deliver parts that meet production standards and output on a consistent...

    Machine Utilization: Track and Improve Equipment Perfor...
    MachineMetrics / August 18, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Machine utilization measures how effectively manufacturing equipment is used in production processes. High utilization rates indicate efficient use of resources, leading to lower costs...

    Visualize Producton Performance Using OEE Dashboard
    MachineMetrics / March 10, 2022
    A manufacturing company is only as good as its manufacturing equipment. But more importantly, how well the organization uses its equipment. Without knowing the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)...

    How to Perform a Manufacturing Capacity Analysis
    MachineMetrics / July 01, 2021
    Key Takeaways: Capacity analysis helps manufacturers understand their production capabilities and identify potential bottlenecks. Accurate capacity planning ensures that resources are utilized...
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