A large majority of manufacturers remain dependent on inefficient data collection systems. Many continue to rely on data manually captured from their operations by shop floor personnel. This
One of the most common questions we get from manufacturers: What data can I collect from my equipment and operations using MachineMetrics? The answer will rely on the make and model of the equipment
In recent years, many manufacturers have reconsidered their supply chain strategies and looked to reshore or nearshore critical segments. This trend is driven by various factors, including rising
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
We Need More People! Maybe… What if we helped our existing team be more efficient? What if we empowered our shop floor personnel with the right information and tools to ensure they could focus on the...
Data is critical to the success of manufacturing. Without it, companies lose track of their production, resulting in inefficiency, missed deliveries, and stifled CI programs. With it, a company can...
Have you ever heard the expression "out of sight, out of mind"? Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But in manufacturing, being out of sight and out of mind may mean losing focus on shop floor activities,...
What is Machine Operator Efficiency? Machine Operator Efficiency, or MOE, measures the performance of industrial machinery operators. Represented in the form of a percentage, it takes into...
Using Shop Floor Control to Manage with Confidence Intelligent shop floor management is a basic premise of modern management approaches. It’s proven that optimally functioning shop floor operations...