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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

Optimize Changeovers and Reduce Downtime with...

Did you know that MachineMetrics provides real-time visibility into tool life across your entire shop floor? MachineMetrics Tool Life Monitoring delivers real-time visibility into tool life and
MachineMetrics / Apr 29, 2025
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    How to Improve Quality in Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / September 08, 2022
    There are a few core measurements that every manufacturer uses to manage their operation. Measurements like efficiency, productivity, capacity, labor, and equipment utilization are almost universally...

    First Pass Yield: What is it, Formula, and How to Impro...
    MachineMetrics / September 22, 2021
    Key Takeaways: First Pass Yield (FPY) measures the efficiency of a manufacturing process by assessing how many products meet quality standards on the first attempt. High FPY indicates a...

    Quality Assurance in Manufacturing: Everything You Need...
    MachineMetrics / March 18, 2021
    Key Takeaways: Quality assurance ensures that products meet specified standards and customer expectations, playing a vital role in manufacturing. Implementing robust QA processes reduces defects,...

    Using Kaizen to Improve Manufacturing Quality and Effic...
    MachineMetrics / August 20, 2015
    Updated: October 9, 2020 What is Kaizen? Kaizen, a Sino-Japanese word that means "change for better", is most commonly referred to by lean manufacturers as the practice of "continuous improvement."...
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