The Downside to Do-It-Yourself IoT

The digital transformation of industrial production enterprises relies on the internet of things (IoT) for connectivity, visibility, and deeper insight into performance. And although the success of

IIOT MachineMetrics / Jun 02, 2020

5 Steps to Bring Your Legacy Systems...

The move to industry 4.0 will be defined by how effectively legacy systems and assets within shop floors are integrated into online or cloud platforms. This is because a large percentage of

industrial iot MachineMetrics / May 29, 2020

Finding the Payback for Smart...

Industry 4.0 is defined by smart manufacturing processes such as data-driven plant optimization, industrial automation, and predictive maintenance. Since these processes rely on shop floor data,

MachineMetrics Smart Manufacturing / May 22, 2020

Working together for lean

Graham Immerman Lean Manufacturing / September 13, 2018

Lean manufacturing is takes cooperation. It involves new technology like ours as well as top-notch operational organization. Industry Week says that means getting maintenance and operations to work together efficiently. They said, "By adopting lean techniques, maintenance and operations has an opportunity to change from a reactive cost center to a proactive partner in driving increased asset performance and efficiency. This collaborative approach will drive uptime, productivity and ROI on a manufacturer’s capital expenditure." What do you think, could this make your production more efficient?

Recommended ReadGoodbye Silos: Getting Maintenance and Operations to Work TogetherSource: http://www.industryweek.com

In recent years, manufacturers have faced increased pressures, from rising operational costs to an ever-changing regulatory landscape. They've had to learn to function with greater efficiency and flexibility, to quickly respond to changing market dynamics and compete. Operational excellence is key to that. It requires an ongoing transformation and not just the digital transformation that has so much buzz. Read More

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Lean manufacturing crisis response

Many states are opening manufacturing back up after limiting operations due to coronavirus response. This process can be difficult and confusing. Where do you start? What do you prioritize? How do y...