Data Transformation: Your most...

The Connectivity Problem While buzzwords such as predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence, digital twin and augmented reality have promised to enable the fabled digital transformation of

MachineMetrics / Aug 21, 2019

Four Considerations for Manufacturing...

With global spending on IIoT expected to reach $745 billion in 2019, industries continue to gear up for Industry 4.0. According to International Data Group (IDC), that number represents an increase

MachineMetrics / Aug 13, 2019

Managing the Risks of Digital...

Digital transformation is a disruptive process that often throws companies into uncharted territory for their business. Many organizations have plunged headlong into the process and are ahead of the

MachineMetrics / Aug 06, 2019

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 Read Goodbye 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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What is takt time and could your shop use it?

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