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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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    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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