Remote Machine Monitoring: A Game-changer for Manufacturers
An issue in manufacturing that is singular to machine builders is the speed with which they can respond with service to the machines, in the case of a failure. In the past, this has usually meant an actual failure has taken place, resulting in a delayed order, scrapped parts, and potentially days of downtime. When […]
How Cloud and SaaS make Smart Manufacturing Cheaper, Secure
The choice between using on-premise software and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is currently a hot topic for manufacturers. Here are some key points to help you better understand the benefits of SaaS and why many manufacturers are shifting towards this solution. Security Concerns and Solutions Previous Concerns In the past, many manufacturers were concerned that cloud-based software […]
Difference between Takt Time vs Cycle Time vs Lead Time
With IIoT, digital transformation, and the next industrial revolution underway, some resources make technology adoptions sound easy. Meanwhile, many are still confused about terms such as takt times, lead times, and cycle times. The following will explain the difference between these time metrics, the formulas behind them, how to calculate each, and how they can […]
Four benefits of PaaS for Manufacturers
In today’s global economy, modern manufacturing is highly competitive, with companies vying for market share and often operating on razor-thin margins. To maintain a competitive edge, companies continuously push for improvements in efficiency through process improvement and increased OEE. That search for solutions to drive these improvements has led many manufacturers to look to Platform […]
Why most Industrial IOT Implementations fail?
The IoT Revolution is picking up speed and as it does, it is changing the manufacturing world forever. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brings together machines, advanced analytics, and people . It’s the network connected assets and devices by communications technologies that results in systems that can monitor, collect, exchange, analyze, and deliver valuable […]
Why most Industrial IOT Implementations fail
The IoT Revolution is picking up speed and as it does, it is changing the manufacturing world forever. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brings together machines, advanced analytics, and people . It’s the network connected assets and devices by communications technologies that results in systems that can monitor, collect, exchange, analyze, and deliver valuable […]
How to identify and solve production issues with data analysis
Knowing how to solve production issues quickly and efficiently is a skill all manufacturing managers should possess. Though there are many strategies that exist to identify and fix problems, the starting point for eliminating the most severe shop floor issues is having an infrastructure in place to support the automated collection and standardization of production […]
What is Scrap? How to reduce scrap in manufacturing
Of all the components comprising the cost structure of manufactured goods, material cost is one of the most expensive for almost any industry. Of course, without raw materials and components, there would be no production. But if too much material is rejected for off quality, it can significantly impact a company’s profit margins. Even tooling alone […]
What is Takt Time? How to calculate and reduce this key metric
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming how manufacturing companies measure and improve processes. By using a machine data platform, companies can rapidly realize fast ROI and unprecedented improvements in efficiency and productivity. But industrial IoT and machine data platforms alone aren’t magic wands that can be waved to create new value. While they […]
Lean manufacturing: The Principles, Wastes, Benefits, and Tools
What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is a philosophy founded on a strategic approach to continuous improvement and sustainability through the holistic elimination of waste and inefficiencies throughout an organization. Lean manufacturing is more than following a set of rules—rather, it is a philosophical approach that requires changing the pervasive mindset within an organization towards […]